Saturday, May 5, 2012

Speedy Cigars for Derby Day




(Cigar Aficionado) Billed as the fastest two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby doesn’t allow much time for a drink and a smoke. Happily, the race’s signature cocktail—the Mint Julep—is a short one, not meant for sipping (as its crushed ice dilutes it quickly).
In that spirit, we chose to pair it with a short cigar. In the name of science, two editors lit up simultaneously and timed how long it took to finish each cigar. Continued

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