When Mister Macoute is not practicing his mixing mastery of tropical delights, or engaging in eye-bogglingly wicked vodoun practices best left undescribed, there is nothing he enjoys better than a robustly made cigar. In fact, all of us here at the Lounge have our favorites in the world of the sophisticated smoke: Hecate favors a smooth Butera or Bahia Gold, Christian relaxes with a Davidoff or Fuente Fuente Opus X, Tonton is relishing a recent taste for Royal Jamaica and the occasional Rum Runner (he likes the logo), and I love a Churchill-length Punch Gran Cru. Naturally enough, following is a brief collection of the finer things in life:

Cigar Aficionado
A thorough and elegant magazine, Cigar Aficianado brings you closer to the good life with interviews, cigar knowledge and tips, and reviews. A compelling bimonthly read in itself, this attractive site is best perused with a good smoke.

Cigar Weekly
A favorite place to go on a regular basis, Cigar Weekly provides superlative news stories and reviews of cigars, plus a weekly opportunity to become a reviewer: just fill out their guestbook.

Cigar.com
A well-stocked place for the cigar enthusiast, the "World's Finest Virtual Cigar Community" provides excellent resources for cigars and accessories, as well as links to clubs, tobacconists and manufacturers.