I had a lot of fun putting this one together — the story of JFK, his favourite Petit Upmanns, and the embargo that changed cigar history. It’s one of those tales where politics and personal rituals collide most unexpectedly.
What do you think? Was Kennedy’s late-night cigar run a clever bit of foresight, a touch of irony, or just a good old-fashioned legend that’s grown with time?
I’d love to hear your take — and while we’re at it, do you think any other president had a cigar story as memorable as this one? Drop your thoughts below 👇
I had a lot of fun putting this one together — the story of JFK, his favourite Petit Upmanns, and the embargo that changed cigar history. It’s one of those tales where politics and personal rituals collide most unexpectedly.
What do you think? Was Kennedy’s late-night cigar run a clever bit of foresight, a touch of irony, or just a good old-fashioned legend that’s grown with time?
I’d love to hear your take — and while we’re at it, do you think any other president had a cigar story as memorable as this one? Drop your thoughts below 👇