My answer to question that was asked of me.....

Luxury isn't nessarily wealth, you don't have to be rich to enjoy a great cigar, there is a great tranquility that can come from a great cigar experience, you can't force it, but a great cigar that can make you sit back and relax, its a tool that relaxes the mind.

What my friends and I do is definitely a luxury, but you don't have to be in the top percent of wealth in this country to enjoy them. Cigars are my meditation, my personal luxury. My cigar is my moment of the day, my time to relax, I can meet good friends and new people at my store and just chill, I could never stop myself from smoking cigars, because they help me find that personal place and peace of mind... I love smoking cigars......

L'or de Jean Martell

L'or de Jean Martell, the latest expression to join the exclusive ranks of hyperpremium brandies that combine the complexities of ageand region that only Cognac is caple of. They blow past the bar that XO sets. Courvoiser has its Intiale, Hennessy its Richard Hennessy, Remy its Louis XIII. They command your attention as well as etheral prices (in L'ors case $3600) as the maker parades the possibilities that hundreds of years making and collecting eaux de vie suggest.

From the first taste of spicy licorice, then the slightest bite of sharp English cheese before the sweetness returns almost as a hard candy, but deeper than that.

You marvel at the myriad flavors trapped in one sip as it makes its way across your palate and you continue to taste in contemplation after it's gone.

P' 9120 Ipod Player and Radio

The P'9120 Table Top Radio by Porshe Design is yet another stunning entry into thier already distinctive lineup gadgets, tous, and cigar accessories. Made from exotic materials like extruded aluminum and die-cast metal,, this multi-band radio features three wide-range speakers complemented by a 3" active subwoofer.

The P'9120 also comes complete with a universal iPod dock and multiple connections to a range of external analog sources, including of course a headphone jack. Available from Porsche Design for a MSRP of $600.00. More information available at http://www.porsche-design.com/

Carlos Torano Sr. A Visit By One Of The Industries Heavyweights

Yesterday, Barrister Cigars was visited by one of the cigar industries heavyweights, Carlos Torano Sr. During his short stay at the cigar store, he talked in front a crowd of twenty or so gentleman explaining his rise in the cigar business from a young man to where his company is today. Also we got a chance to do a question and answer session with him, which was great idea because everyone had questions about the cigar industry. Thank you Mr Torano for giving up your time to give us insight on the industry.

Cartier's Changing Faces...

Cartier has revealed a remarkable, limited edition version of its iconic Santos watches. This new timepiece, presented in a limited edition of twenty pieces, features an XL-sized 18K white gold case which is pave-set with round brilliant diamonds and the price is set at $300,000
The Santos Triple 100 watch is distinguished by its system of modulating dials, which allow one to choose between 3 elaborate "faces", merely by turning the crown. One face displays a classic Roman numeral layout, the next showcases a dazzling chessboard of round brilliant diamonds and black sapphires, and the final face reveals an intricately engraved tiger head, which in itself took more than 40 hours to create. The selection of faces took months of research and development, and is based upon white gold prisms whose tiny swiveling motions are controlled by miniaturized gear trains.
Ticking inside the Cartier Santos Triple 100 watch is the manually-wound 9610MC movement which has been skeletonized and extensively decorated by hand. A system of two mainspring barrels ensures a power reserve of 72 hours. The fine aesthetic details of this exclusive Cartier movement may be admired through a sapphire crystal exhibition window.