Volume I · Issue 04 —
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01
A field in Pinar del Río, three weeks before harvest
Origin Report · 12 min read · Mar 18, 2026
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02
Why fermentation is the single most important hour
Craft · 8 min read · Mar 11, 2026
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03
A dozen whiskies for a dozen cigars
Pairings · 6 min read · Mar 4, 2026
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04
The case against the quick smoke
Essay · 5 min read · Feb 24, 2026
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05
What we mean when we say "Havana-style"
Primer · 9 min read · Feb 17, 2026
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