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David Yancey

United States
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Covers:  Cigars, Whiskey, Wine, Coffee, Beer, Tea, Food, Cigar Pairings, Wine Pairings, Whiskey Pairings

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I smoked my first cigar in April 92. I was with some friends, and one of our friends brought us some “Cubans” he had brought back from a mission trip. We were sitting out on our back porch, lit up, and well, the rest is history. I knew I was hooked.

Many years later, I came upon what is now my passion: pairing cigars. The first pairing that I can remember that impacted the overall experience was a La Aurora Rube with a Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale. The way the flavors complemented each other op…

What was your first job as a journalist?

My first publication as a writer was for the Whiskey Network Magazine.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a journalist means providing an article that is enjoyed by my audience and one that creates an interest or conversation.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

I use Microsoft Word and Grammarly for my writing. I also use various resources on the internet for research.