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The Good Life Diaries

Michael Herklots began his career in the retail Cigar business in Boston in 1998. He relocated to New York City in 2002 where he currently works and resides. Aside from his duties in the retail business, he regularly travels to the Dominican Republic, and hosts events and seminars around the country on enjoying "The Good Life". Herklots is a teacher for the American Sommelier Association and is a contributing writer for several national publications.

Recent Columns

The Good Life Diaries: A Talk with Jose Seijas
So often when you think of cigar men, you think of stocky guys in guyaberas standing in a field smelling tobacco leaves, their shirt pockets stuffed with freshly rolled puros for them to smoke all day. But there is a cigar man who is quite different. Tall in stature and always impeccably dressed, Jose Seijas is a soft-spoken gentlemen whose passion for making some of the most popular premium cigars on the market is incredibly evident, yet his demeanor is as subtle as the cocoa notes on the cigar that bears his name.
posted: Monday March 31st - 1:08pm
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First Annual ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic
Well there is no doubt about it. The first annual ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic was a sensational hit! Unlike the festival thrown in Havana each year, the ProCigar festival was an intimate group of less than 200 people from around the world.
posted: Tuesday March 11th - 11:18am
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Dominican Republic
I just returned from a quick trip to the Dominican Republic. Within hours of my feet touching Dominican soil, I felt like I never left. I get to the Dominican Republic about four times a year, and every time is unique and special. This year I brought my girlfriend and two friends along with me- making it extra special.
posted: Tuesday February 19th - 5:43pm
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A Sign of the Times...
I was recently in Switzerland and Germany on a business trip. I enjoy traveling and absorbing a little non-American culture when I can.
posted: Wednesday January 23rd - 11:29am
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Reflections on 2007
posted: Wednesday January 2nd - 11:04am
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Dunhill Estupendos
There’re tricks in every trade- but one thing cannot be faked, and that’s age. Whether it’s a good bottle of wine, a classic car or a great cigar, they all demand proper care, patience and a true love for them.
posted: Tuesday December 4th - 9:03am
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La Aurora
Jose Blanco, marketing director for La Aurora, popped in to see me recently. I love this guy, I really do. He’s balls to the wall cigars.
posted: Tuesday November 27th - 6:19am
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Special Occasion
I woke up this morning earlier than normal and opted to drive into work rather than taking the subway. After dimpling my tie, I walked over to the humidors to make my morning smoke selection – and found myself at a loss.
posted: Tuesday November 20th - 11:23am
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