In the 1830s, small scale commercial cigar rolling operations were started in Florida by Cuban immigrants. The first cigar factory was established in Key West
Author: Alice Rusalka
I love all things related to literature and storytelling, whiskey, art and cigars. I hope to build a community of passion and conversation here at Necessary Whimsy of people who enjoy a little bit of sophisticated fun.
Artist Introduction: Melva Houston
Yesterday I attended the 33rd Annual Carolina Blues Festival at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro, NC. With an array of artists, local and international, the
Vodka Review: elit® Vodka by Stoli
Stolichnaya Elit
Cigar Review: Oliva Connecticut Reserve
Made by: Oliva Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ring Gauge: 50 Length: 5” I paired The Bear and The Nightingale with the Oliva
Book Review: The Bear and the Nightingale
Written by: Katherine Arden Series: Winternight Trilogy Sequence in Series: Book 1 Hardcover: 323 pages Publisher: Del Rey Books Publication Date: January 10, 2017
Did You Know: The Difference Between Impressionism and Expressionism
The Impressionist movement came after the invention of the camera and was a reaction to a rapidly changing urban environment. It originated with the Anonymous
Introduction: Rob Kaz
Today I would like to introduce you to a different kind of artist, one known more for an animated and whimsical style, Rob Kaz. Born
Whiskey Review: The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve
Dalmore Cigar Malt Distiller: Dalmore Single Malt Region: Scotland Cask: matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry ABV:
Cigar Review: Cordoba and Morales Finca Santa Fe FSG
Made by: Cordoba and Morales Wrapper: Criollo ‘98 Binder: undisclosed Filler: undisclosed Ring Gauge: 52 Length: 6” I paired The Whiskey Maker’s Series: The
Book Review: Single Malt Murder
Written by: Melinda Mullet Series: A Whiskey Business Mystery Sequence in Series: Book 1 Audiobook: 9h 57 m Read By: Gemma Dawson