Author Ryan Stevens

Danner found a home in Portland, Oregon in 1936 and has been producing high-quality workboots, hiking boots, and shoes ever since. Drawing their motivation from the hearty, outdoor Northwest lifestyle, cutting...

I feel like I'm part of George Clooney's plan in Ocean's Wine Edition as I sneak a full bottle of wine into the little league game. My wife smiles, chats, and then refills the clandestine coffee cup with a...

Born from the passion and drive to create a truly signature, bold style, Aganorsa Leaf has proven itself as one of the world's premier cigar brands. Owner Eduardo Fernandez built the foundations of Aganorsa...

Artisan soaps, fragrances, and all-around smell-good products are jumping on the "natural" bandwagon and helping to steer the public away from non-essential chemicals and additives. As we slowly turn our...

Diving into the world of boutique cigars can be a dangerous road to follow. There are so many popping up without a direction, only relying on great marketing and a cult-like following. On the other hand, there...

Blending fashion with function seems to be every company's big go-to tagline to tout their product. Usually, it falls dramatically short on one side or the other; leaning towards function to sacrifice style...

It's always interesting when new shoes come out with spring-based designs, promises of performance-enhancing features, and unrivaled comfort. The flames of hope that all of these ideal elements can work...

I am going to try and be as professional as I can while reviewing this cigar, partially because Drew Estates has always been near and dear to my heart, and secondly... well, it's a damn good cigar. Drew...

When two powerhouse brands come together for a collaboration, the expectations are usually set way too high and are rarely met. When we heard that Drew Estate was going to create an homage to the Pappy Van...

Cigars are not so much a science as they are an art. Sometimes you have let go and leave details to the wind and wind up with a Pollock, and then sometimes you follow the guidelines to a "T" and wind up with a...

One of the most impressive things about the Rocky Patel brand is that it follows the drive, determination, and class of its founder Mr. Rocky Patel. His recent counter-attack on the Government's assault on the...

Holy smokes Batman! Yeah, totally cliche, but it still works. I love cigars, and I love them more cigar companies combine all of the wonderful elements of construction, flavor, and certainly not least, value...