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1. Governments should act to further the public interest. This statement would probably receive general agreement, but it is not always clear exactly what determines when something is in the public interest. Discuss various measures of the public interest, including utilitarianism, the Pareto criteria, potential compensation, and the social welfare function. Explain each concept and the advantages and disadvantages of each. 2. What is the Coase theorem? Under what conditions will the Coase theorem's conclusions hold. Be sure to explain the importance of the distinction between small groups and large groups in the application of the theorem. What did Coase mean when he referred to the reciprocal nature of the problem with regard to his theorem? 3. What is the median voter model? Explain three ways in which the conclusion of the model can be reached. Use graphs to assist your explanation. What condition must be satisfied in order for the median voter model's outcome to be economically efficient? 4. What is the free rider problem? What is the prisoners' dilemma game? Explain the relationship between the free rider problem and the prisoners' dilemma game. What solutions are possible to the free rider problem, both inside and outside of government? 5. What is the Ricardian equivalence theorem? Explain the arguments supporting and opposing the theorem. In your explanation, be sure to make clear who bears the burden of the debt according to both sides, and the implications (e.g., regarding interest rates, investment, etc.) of both sides of the equivalence theorem argument. Use graphs to help explain how each side views the burden of the debt. 6. Explain Niskanen's theory of bureaucracy. Include in your discussion the incentives facing bureaucrats and the compare the characteristics of bureaucratic output to output in the private sector. 7. Presently the social security tax is shared evenly between employers and employees. Explain, using graphs, what difference it would make if the entire tax were paid by employees as compared to the case where the entire tax is paid by employers. Be sure that your answer clearly compares all of the results of the two cases. 8. Compare the effects of placing a per unit tax on the demanders in a market as compared to placing a tax of the same magnitude on suppliers. Carefully compare who bears the burden of the tax in each case, using graphs to illustrate the comparison. In general, how can one determine what proportion of the burden of a tax will be borne by demanders and what proportion will be borne by suppliers? 9. What is a value added tax? Explain how the amount a taxpayer owes is calculated under a value added tax. Compare a value added tax to a sales tax. Be sure that your comparison includes both the burden of the tax in each case and the administrative aspects of each tax. 10. Compare the Haig-Simons definition of income to the Fisher definition. Give an example that illustrates the difference between the two definitions and explain how much income in your example would be taxable under each of the definitions. 11. Congressional decision-making tends to resemble a distributive game in that each member of congress tries to get special interest programs passed rather than those in the general public interest. a) Explain why this is so. b) Show how this type of situation could lead to a cyclical majority, using a numerical example if possible. c) Explain why such cycles are rarely observed in the real world. d) Explain how this situation could lead to a unanimous coalition in which each
You may use graphs to assist in your explanation. Relate the concept of the collective consumption good to Lindahl pricing. 13. 16. Philosopher John Rawls has argued that a fair society is one that would be approved of from behind a veil of ignorance. Why does the optimal tax promote the efficient use of resources? After the tax is collected. Explain why the buffalo population was declining but the cattle population was growing under these circumstances. Explain why this is so. Explain. Explain the relationship between Lindahl equilibrium and efficiency in the production of a collective consumption good. and collective consumption goods. while the population of cattle grew substantially. 19. buffalo were hunted almost to extinction in western America. Explain what Rawls means. Use graphs to assist in your explanation. Does Lindahl equilibrium necessarily imply that the good is being produced efficiently? Does efficiency in the production of the good necessarily imply Lindahl equilibrium? How is Lindahl equilibrium beneficial to the political process of agreeing on the quantity of public sector output? . With regard to efficiency in collective decision-making. what the problem is in each case. Use a graph to assist your explanation. All of these problems might be described as arising due to poorly defined property rights. What is a collective consumption good? Explain how the efficient level of production for a collective consumption good is determined. can majority rule ever be efficient? Discuss the situations in which unanimity rule is required for efficiency and when less than unanimous approval in collective decision-making could be efficient. 15. What are some possible solutions to problems such as pollution and the potential extinction of animal species? 20. Given this special status accorded to unanimity. explain the contractarian idea of fairness. Explain the relationship of property rights to these instances where the market fails to allocate resources efficiently. should the money be paid in compensation to those who are harmed by the externality? Explain the pros and cons of compensating those harmed by an externality. and explain the advantages of Lindahl pricing for collective consumption goods. Give a thorough explanation of the condition for economic efficiency in the production of a non-rival consumption good. Why would someone vote for something that would make him worse off than the status quo? 12. Some reasons why resources could be allocated inefficiently by the market are negative externalities. people were killing and consuming far more cattle than buffalo. During this period. explain why the principle that describes the decline in the buffalo population also explains why many contemporary American cities have so much air pollution. and what factors affect the size of the excess burden for a specific tax? If several goods are to be taxed. the unanimous decision rule is analogous to market exchange in private sector decisions. what condition would have to exist for the outcome selected by majority rule to be efficient? What is the relationship of this condition to Lindahl equilibrium? Use graphs to help your explanation. Next. What is the excess burden of taxation? Why is there an excess burden. and more generally. using graphs. however. Page 2 member would be better off outside the coalition. Next. and explain possible solutions to each problem. and why the market will not produce the efficient level. how should the taxes be distributed to minimize the excess burden of taxation? 17. 14. positive externalities.Public Sector Economics Test Questions. 18. Assuming that majority rule chooses the outcome most preferred by the median voter. During the 19th century. explain Pareto's concepts of social welfare and compare Rawls' vision of the social welfare with Pareto's. Explain how a corrective tax can eliminate the inefficiency caused by a negative externality.
Income taxes and property (or wealth) taxes tax two different elements of the same tax base. Within this framework. including the way in which his "Clarke taxes" help to make the system work. using a graph to assist. In what respects would the Clarke system be better than simple majority rule? In what respects would it be worse? 25. and explain how the tax system currently deals with this issue of imputed rental income. Discuss the way that saving is taxed under an income tax and a consumption tax. 29. Explain why this is so. Use a graph to assist your explanation. do you think that the current tax structure should be changed? Give an economic justification for your opinion. 24. . Redistribution programs might be pursued to promote greater equality. 26.Public Sector Economics Test Questions. What is the common pool problem? Discuss how the problem can be solved. Which is more efficient? Why? Which is more equitable? Why? In your explanation. Are there many examples of natural monopolies in the real world? How did most monopolized industries come to be monopolized? 28. the theory behind regulating a natural monopoly for the public benefit. Why would potential solutions to the common pool problem for small and large groups be different? 30. Do you think that one goal would be favored over the other from behind a Rawlsian veil of ignorance? Redistribution might take place through cash transfers. As a result of your explanation. Discuss the merits of these two different goals. Explain and evaluate the argument that there is a double tax on saving. Why does the optimal subsidy promote the efficient use of resources? Does the existence of a positive externality necessarily imply that a subsidy is needed for the efficient allocation of resources? Distinguish between marginal and inframarginal externalities in giving your answer. Explain why. What is the prisoners' dilemma game? Explain what outcome you would expect to see in a prisoners' dilemma game if (a) the game is played only once. be sure to discuss how some tax systems place a double tax on saving. 27. giving a simple example to illustrate your explanation. Others argue that taxes on saving should be higher. Explain the demand-revealing system of voting proposed by Clarke. What is a natural monopoly? Explain. Some critics of the current tax structure in the United States argue that there is a double tax on saving and that the tax structure should be overhauled. Relate your discussion of the prisoners' dilemma game to the Coase theorem. Both the prisoners' dilemma game and the Coase theorem consider the way that individuals interact when there are possibilities for mutual benefit. making sure to distinguish solutions that might apply to small groups from solutions that apply to large groups. or might take place through in-kind redistribution. Discuss these two methods of redistribution as ways of addressing the goals of greater equality and alleviation of the problems of poverty. 31. Page 3 21. Explain how a subsidy can eliminate the inefficiency caused by a positive externality. Explain how the Social Security program is financed. 22. making sure to distinguish between funded and pay-as-you-go systems in your discussion. or might be pursued to help alleviate the problems of poverty. or (b) if the game is played repeatedly with the same players. A market economy can operate only if the rights of individuals are protected. explain the logic of taxing imputed rental income on owner-occupied housing. What are the economic consequences on saving and investment from funding Social Security as we do today? Use a graph to assist your explanation. 23. What are the three institutions of government that protect individual rights? Briefly explain the function of each institution.
38. How would this program affect the incentive to earn income? Will low-income people necessarily have higher incomes with this program than without it? Use a graph to illustrate the points in your answer. Would the recipient in part (b) be better off selling some food stamps? Illustrate your answer to all three parts of the question using graphs. The food stamp program provides stamps worth a certain fixed amount to buy food. does that mean it is non-rival in consumption? Why might the market produce non-rival goods inefficiently? Why might the market produce nonexcludable goods inefficiently? 37. Use a graph to assist in your explanation. Assume that a per unit tax is placed on the supplier of a good. Page 4 32. What is a collective consumption good? Explain how the efficient level of production for a collective consumption good is determined. (a) If the recipient wants to buy more food than could be purchased with food stamps alone. would the recipient be better off with cash rather than food stamps? (c) Assume that $2 worth of food stamps can be sold for $1. as it applies to democratic politics.00 of income earned. Use graphs to help illustrate each component of your answer. 41. Assume that a redistribution program is instituted which guarantees a certain minimum income. 35. does that mean that it is also nonexcludable? If a good is nonexcludable. 33. and why the market will not produce the efficient level. The food stamp program provides stamps worth a certain fixed amount to buy food. 39. and reduces the amount people are paid by $.50 for every $1. Explain the cyclical majority. if any. Which type of taxation will have the lower excess burden? Why? 34. Two categories of public goods are non-rival consumption goods and nonexcludable goods. exists between the shifting of a tax from one side of the market to the other and the size of the excess burden of a tax. The tax cost for the public school is the same whether one chooses to go to . and what relationship. and allows recipients to spend more on food if they desire. and explain the advantages of Lindahl pricing for collective consumption goods. Use graphs to assist in your explanation. Public schools are financed by tax dollars and provide a certain level of education for every student who enrolls. Which of these two types of subsidies is likely to have the greatest effect on the allocation of resources? Why? Would the recipient be better off with an excise subsidy or a fixed quantity subsidy of the same amount? Explain. Explain the factors that determine how much of the tax is borne by the supplier and how much can be shifted to the demander. Also explain what determines how large the excess burden of the tax will be. Relate the concept of the collective consumption good to Lindahl pricing. using a diagram to help your explanation. What condition must be present for a cyclical majority to occur? Is a cyclical majority more likely to occur in large groups of voters (electing a president. The program pays people the guaranteed amount if they earn no income. Explain the differences between these two types of taxation. 36. would the recipient be better off receiving cash rather than food stamps? (b) If the recipient wants to buy less food than the amount that could be purchased with the food stamps. If a good is non-rival in consumption. Explain the differences between fixed quantity subsidies and excise subsidies. Explain both the distributional and allocative effects of the food stamp program. for example) or small groups (congressional voting)? What difference does the size of the group make to the likelihood of a cyclical majority? 40. using graphs to help illustrate the differences.Public Sector Economics Test Questions. Discuss the similarities and differences between these two types of goods. and allows recipients to spend more on food if they desire. Two alternative ways of taxing real estate are site value taxation and taxation based on assessed value.
43. and that the tax rate is doubled to 50 cents per unit. in which the federal government matches the amount that local governments spend for a specific purpose. however. assume that public housing is available to eligible individuals free of charge. Describe the differences in the effects of these two types of grants. Assume that a good is taxed 25 cents per unit. assume that individuals receive a certain guaranteed level of income if they have no earned income. which side is more plausible to you? Should education be subsidized? 46. explain why in theory markets may fail to allocate good efficiently. What happens to the amount of tax revenues collected as the tax rate on the good is increased? Explain the relationship between tax rates and tax revenues. and the transfer eventually is eliminated at a certain level of earned income. or go to private school. For each characteristic. For simplicity. Describe the flypaper effect and explain its relevance to local government expenditures that result from a federal grant. Explain the theoretical arguments that a subsidy may be inefficient. Then explain the inefficiencies inherent in government intervention in each case. Consider an excise tax put on a good in a competitive market. Income transfer programs provide income to individuals with low incomes. (a) will the individual be better off than if the public housing had not been available? (b) Will the individual live in better housing than if the subsidy were not available? Use graphs to help illustrate your answer. the amount of transfer income falls. .Public Sector Economics Test Questions. Two types of federal grants to local governments are categorical grants. Define each characteristic. even in theory. Are students who go to public school better off than if they chose to attend private school? Does the subsidy to public school students cause them to consume more education? Use a graph to help illustrate your answer. Education produces a positive externality. and why. if anything. After examining the arguments on both sides. 44. and matching grants. How will the revenues collected by the tax change as a result of a doubling of the tax rate? How will the excess burden of the tax change? Use a graph to help illustrate your answer. would you like to see changed in the federal government's budget? Why? 49. 42. making sure to clearly differentiate them. If the same amount of money is given. Explain the argument for the subsidy. which provide a fixed sum of money for a specific purpose. and this has been used as a justification for having the government subsidize education to internalize the externality. Discuss how the federal government budget has evolved since 1960. 48. Just because a positive externality exists does not mean that a subsidy will be efficient. Page 5 public school. which type of grant gives the local government the incentive to spend more? Use graphs to illustrate your answer. Public housing provides a certain level of housing to eligible individuals at a reduced cost. illustrating your points graphically. even when a positive externality exists. If an individual chooses to accept the public housing. 45. so students going to public school receive a subsidy equal to the tax cost of providing the public education. (a) Will recipients be better off participating in the transfer program as compared to not participating? (b) Will recipients have a higher level of dollar income if they participate in the program? Use graphs to help illustrate your answer. (a) What percentage of national income is expended by the federal government? How has this changed over the years? (b) What are the major components of federal expenditures? How have they changed over the years? (c) What are the major components of revenues? How have they changed over the years? (d) What. 47. using graphs to illustrate your arguments. but as their earned income rises. Two characteristics of publicness in goods are nonexcludability and jointness in consumption. but the benefits are reduced or eliminated as individuals' incomes rise. Explain what type of government intervention might be called for in each case. For simplicity.
If you could redesign the government redistribution system. 54. 53. the political system continues to be dominated by two major political parties. 59. Illustrate your ideas graphically. Explain the difference between technological and pecuniary externalities. If a policy change moves the economy from a non-Pareto optimal situation to a Pareto optimal situation. and how resource allocation through government bureaucracies compares with resource allocation in markets. Indeed. even though there is nothing in the Constitution that even mentions political parties and there is no law that prevents additional parties from forming. the environment in which their budgets are determined. and why it would be effective at reducing the external cost. explain what trade-offs are involved in designing an effective redistribution program. despite many small minor parties. Some people have argued that education should be subsidized because it creates a positive externality. and illustrate it in an Edgeworth box diagram. 55. 57. Explain the relationship between quotas and tariffs as methods of restricting imports. Explain how the optimal tax would be designed. does this necessarily imply an improvement in social welfare? Explain your answer. the United States has had a two-party political system. Explain why this is so. What movitation for production in government bureaucracies is analogous to profit maximization in the private sector? Discuss the incentives that face bureaucrats. Page 6 50. Throughout its history. If either a tariff or a quota is going to be used to restrict imports by a certain amount. and why are they relevant? 56. economists have characterized firms as profit maximizers and developed a theory of markets based on that assumption. how should public policy deal with pecuniary externalities? When are pecuniary externalities most relevant to public policy. Use the concept of inframarginal externalities to explain the arguments on both sides of this issue. and why. What are the arguments in favor of using the Ramsey rule to determine tax rates? What are the arguments against it? Considering the political environment within which tax laws are determined would you favor or oppose trying to make more use of the Ramsey rule to set tax rates? 52. How can a redistributive program be designed to help those in need. To efficiently allocate resources. Explain the difference between the concepts of Pareto optimality and Pareto superiority. political system to make more parties politically viable. and some of the disadvantages. Use graphs to help assist with your explanation. governments do not sell their output and there are no profits and losses from government production. while others have argued that there is no efficiency reason for subsidizing education. What changes would have to be made the the U. One way to deal with the externality would be to tax the airlines. Use a graph to explain the design of . Explain the differences between inframarginal externalities and externalities that are relevant at the margin. Jet aircraft taking off and landing at commercial airports generate an externality because the noise they make disturbs those on the ground in close proximity to the airport. Typically. In the private sector. how would your ideal system deal with these trade-offs? 51. List and discuss some of the advantages of local public good provision compared to provision by higher level governments. The Tiebout hypothesis suggests that producing public goods locally can be more efficient than producing them at a higher level of government. Illustrate the points you make to answer the question in a graph 58. Explain why this is so. Explain the Ramsey rule.S.Public Sector Economics Test Questions. Use a graph to assist your explanation. but still give recipients an incentive to become self-supporting? Using a negative income tax to illustrate your points. how should public policy deal with technological externalities? To efficiently allocate resources. explain what groups would favor tariffs and what group would favor quotas.
using graphs to illustrate your answer. .Public Sector Economics Test Questions. One Senator. representing an oil-producing state. supporting the tax but saying that overburdened consumers deserve a break. compare bureaucratic output with output in competive and monopoly industries. representing an oilconsuming state. 61. Explain. 60. says that energy suppliers are burdened enough already and that we do not want to create further disincentives for producers. Describe the bureaucratic bargaining process in which government agencies negotiate with Congress to determine the agency budget. Another Senator. Page 7 the tax. so the tax should be placed on the demanders. Should the revenue collected from this tax be paid to those who own property below to compensate them for the harm they suffer? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using the revenue from the tax to compensate those on whom the aircraft noise is imposed. What incentives face both those in the agency and those in Congress? How will the agency budget compare with what a competitive industry would produce? Using a graph. what difference it would make whether a pergallon tax on gasoline was placed on the suppliers of gasoline or on the demanders. advocates placing a per-gallon tax on the suppliers of gasoline. With increasing awareness of long-term problems with petroleum supplies there has been some discussion of increasing the per-gallon tax on gasoline.
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A season after the team went 12-1 in non-conference play only to struggled to the tune of 6-12 in the Big Ten, the confidence level across the country, and in the Gophers' own gym seems to be incredibly stronger.
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Whiskey Review: Straight Edge American Whiskey
A while back I was fortunate enough to score a bottle of Dave Phinney's "Slaughterhouse" Whiskey. Dave Phinney as you may or may not know is the famed vintner who created "The Prisoner" an Über California wine blend. He then sold the company and now makes acclaimed wines from virtually all the major wine producing countries in the world under his Orin Swift label. Last year he decided to turn his taste for wine into sourced whiskeys. Straight Edge was Dave's first leap into the whiskey world and his skill in crafting wine doesn't miss a beat when putting together these whiskeys. Straight Edge is hard to come by and I was lucky to grab a bottle for this review.
Straight Edge much like all of Phinney's creations catches the eye with creative labeling. Straight Edge as the name implies sports an old style straight edge razor. The red background in the lettering matches the color of the whiskey itself. In the bottle the whiskey has an attractive almost sherry color to it. Straight Edge is a blend of 5, 7 and 8 year old Bourbon from Kentucky and Tennessee. It's finished at Phinney's facility in Napa family using Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. Mercury Head is Orin Swift's high end expensive Cabernet. I have a bottle of the '01 Mercury Head and you can see in the picture below the Whiskey and the wine it was barrel finished in.
Here is my review:
Spirit details: Proof 84
Price: $50
Origin: USA
Description: Sherry color in bottle, straight razor on label.
Nose: The nose screams vanilla and wood.
Palate: Upfront lots of vanilla, butterscotch and toasty oak. Midway spice with orange and honey that coats the mouth.
Finish: Real toasty on the finish with vanilla, caramel and a wonderful touch of rye that rounds out the profile.
Conclusion: An extremely well balanced whiskey. While I don't feel the body was as "weighty" as the Slaughterhouse this whiskey was more nuanced in it's primary flavors. I attribute this to the aging in Cabernet barrels rather than Bordeaux barrels with Slaughterhouse. Orin Swift Cellars has diversified their profile with both American Whiskeys. Straight Edge delivers sharp flavors of vanilla, oak and spice which is what a quality American Whiskey is all about. If you can find a bottle I would grab it as I wish I had more myself. Below is a link to my review of Slaughterhouse if you'd like to compared the two. Enjoy!
Feature: Graycliff Cigar Factory at Graycliff Hotel, A "Cigar Oasis"
Last month I had the pleasure of taking a day trip to Nassau Bahamas. My one and only plan was to visit the Graycliff Hotel to learn about their cigar making process, techniques and the quality that's synonymous with the Graycliff brand. Graycliff Hotel was purchased by the Garzaroli family in 1973 and is the premier five star hotel and restaurant on the island as well as housing the largest wine cellar in the Caribbean. The historic mansion and its property boasts a welcoming reception area, opening air dining and Himalayan salt pool, all of which cater to the cigar enthusiast.
Upon entering the hotel you can smell the sweet aroma of a cigar in the lounge. With antique leather chairs, showcases of spirits, paintings and a piano you quickly envision a sense of calm and quiet reflection that guests enjoy puffing away on any given day. My wife immediately lit up a petit corona and sunk into a leather chair perusing the extensive spirits listing. Within a few minutes we were greeted by a lovely woman who guided us to the Graycliff Cigar Factory. We could have easily wiled away the afternoon enjoying cigars and spirits right there however I needed to visit the factory where they make the cigars I've enjoyed for the past sixteen years.
As we made our way through the old stone walkway palm trees adorned the property along with statues and an elegant pool that truly gave you a sense of the sophisticated history of the hotel. Just before we approached the factory we were taken back by the largest Cigar Divan I have ever seen. The Divan had a large ceiling with fans, lounge chairs, couches, wrought iron tables and a free standing humidor. This is the perfect respite to grab a cigar from the factory and sit with a smoke enjoying the scenery. I'm sure it was no coincidence that the divan is right by the entrance to the cigar factory.
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Upon entering the factory there is a lounge and bar offering espresso and spirits. Alongside is a cabinet humidor containing six lines of the Graycliff portfolio. The represented cigars where: Graycliff Originale, Graycliff Professionale, Graycliff Emerald, Graycliff Crystal and Graycliff Espresso. I was met by Adam Collins the General Manager for Graycliff. Adam is a very personable individual who greeted us warmly. As we shook hands I was given a Graycliff Professionale PG and lit it up immediately. The sweet and earthy flavors of the Professionale made it the perfect first smoke of the day. As we entered the epicenter of the factory which is their boutique rolling room I observed several rollers meticulously rolling vitolas for various Graycliff lines. Graycliff prides itself on perfectly rolled cigars and seeing firsthand you appreciate the dedication to the craft. Adam oversees the day to day operations as well as maintains the quality control and works on blends. In speaking with Adam you can see the passion in his eyes and the excitement he gets from working on a blend and speaking about the factory.
One particular roller that caught my eye was a gentleman rolling what appeared to be a free-form cigar or a cigar without a mold. This is extremely difficult to do as keeping a cigar's measurements and consistency takes a keen eye and skilled hand. The individual in question was Master Roller Miguel A. Lavadie Duconger who is one of the last free form cigar rollers in the world. As it turns out he was rolling the John Howard Graysmith line which is the ONLY commercial line of cigars dedicated to the free hand cigar rolling style. Miquel makes the cigar using the "Entubado" method which takes the individual filler leaves and rolls them into scroll-like tubes placing them next to each other in the bunch. This method although more time consuming creates more airflow and a better draw and burn making it a more satisfying cigar of very high quality. Watching Mr. Lavadie Duconger work was observing a master at his craft. I've visited cigar factories before, seen rollers at their respective tables and even watched rollers attempt free hand cigars but NOTHING like the quality and consistently I saw at the Graycliff Cigar Factory.
Master Roller Miguel A. Lavadie Duconger rolling "Free Form"
The John Howard Graysmith which Miguel is responsible for has two vitolas: "Cannon" a 60 x 7 Parejo and "Buccaneer" a 60 x 7 Piramide. Both cigars have uncut or "shag" feet. The JHG line pays homage to the original way cigars were rolled as well as a nod to the famous pirate John Howard Graysmith whose exploits were legendary and who built the Graycliff Mansion.
John Howard Graysmith Buccanner and Cannon Cigars:
As impressive as the rolling room was Adam took me to the aging room where cigars are stored, bundled and readied for future shipping. Adam oversees fermentation and processing which is a testament to his hands on style of management and adherence to complete quality control. Returning to the rolling room I was able to light up a Graycliff Espresso Pirate which is my personal favorite of the line. The Espresso pirate yielded rich notes of mocha, leather and a bit of spice. The cigar was wonderfully balanced in the medium to full bodied range.
As I toured with Adam he took me down a hallway which I would call the "Cigar Education Wing". Part tobacco education part museum this area sports framed cigar posters such as tobacco leaf classifications in which primings of each leaf are listed, cultivation methods, manufacturing, and the history of cigar making. Walking the hall and reading the informative descriptions gives a cigar enthusiast quite a lesson on how a cigar goes from the field to your hand. This is the first of its kind I've seen and shows how the company wants their consumers to understand the process as well as enjoy their cigars.
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It was at this point I met up Paolo Garzaroli president of Graycliff Cigar Company. I've met Paolo on several occasions and I can say he has a true passion for quality, tremendous vison and is a gentleman who believes in family and building relationships with people. Paolo directed me to the display cases that showed cigar memorabilia such as presses, molds and cutters. On the adjacent wall there were photos of celebrities enjoying Graycliff cigars and even such luminaries as Nelson Mandela. The impact Graycliff has had on the industry and consumers is demonstrative in these photographs.
Showcase of cigar memorabilia:
Celebrites and Heads of State enjoying Graycliff Cigars:
Much to my dismay I had to leave all too early as I had a ship to return to. Visiting Graycliff was a priority as well as the highlight of my trip. I thanked Adam and Paolo profusely for the cigars, tour and hospitality. If you visit the Bahamas you NEED to visit Graycliff or do one better and stay on the property. You will be educated, satiated, and puffing away in paradise. I will return as a guest and spend more time at Graycliff which I now call the "Cigar Oasis".
Smoke, Sip & Dine: Three-Course Cigar Dinner Feat. Davidoff Cigars, La Hoja Cigars, The Balvenie, Glenfiddich, and more!
On Thursday, April 16th, we're breaking all the rules. For the first time, we'll be hosting a three-course cigar and spirits dinner on both floors of the gold-medal Neely's Barbecue Parlor. This event is only possible due to a rare legal exemption provided to Neely's/Merchants before NYC restaurant smoking bans went into effect.
The event starts at 7:30pm and will run until 11pm
Our three-course dinner upstairs features the new "Churchill" from Davidoff Cigars, live entertainment, a selection of wine and beer and a professionally guided pairings of single malt scotch from The Balvenie and Glenfiddich.
After dinner, guests will move downstairs to a closed-to-the-public Merchants NY Cigar Bar to pair new blends from La Hoja Cigar Co. with an array of paired drinks.
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Cigar Inn Wins 2014 NYC Cigar Lounge of the Year
Before we get into the results of the third-annual New York City Cigar Lounge of the Year Award, I want to make a moment to thank the over 200 NYC cigar smokers who voted in this year's contest. It was our largest voter turnout yet and we saw some really great comments roll in on the strengths and weaknesses of the different cigar lounges and cigar bars in the city. I'm also happy to announce that, as a service to NYC cigar smokers, we will be delivering the positive and constructive feedback to each cigar lounge in the city that requests a copy in the hopes that they will use the feedback to improve operations and provide even better customer experiences in the future. Now on to the main business. This year saw our closest race yet. After a week of voting, there was no majority winner, so we had our first runoff vote between the three lounges with the most votes:
The Finalists
1. The Cigar Inn (Manhattan)
2. Blew Smoke Cigar Room (Brooklyn)
3. Merchants NY Cigar Bar (Manhattan)
Honorable mention: Maxis Cigar Shop. I have to mention Maxis Cigar Shop in Franklin Park because of the large number of write-in votes they received! In their comments, voters for this shop mentioned selection and friendliness of staff and patrons as the main reasons for their votes.
In third place overall: Blew Smoke Cigar Room with 14% of the runoff vote. Although this cigar lounge is a relatively recent addition to the NY cigar lounge scene, it has quickly gained a following as a hip hangout in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Voters frequently mentioned the quality of patrons and friendly staff as their reason for voting for Blew Smoke. In second place overall, with 33% of the runoff vote is Merchants NY Cigar Bar. In 2012 and 2013, Merchants received just handful of votes, so it is equally remarkable that they have jumped to the #2 slot. Voters recommended Merchants because of its decor, staff friendliness, and availability of full bar and food menus. Congratulations to Blew Smoke and Merchants! Now, without further ado, we announce the winner of the 2014 NYC Cigar Lounge of the Year Award. And the winner is…
The Cigar Inn
For the third year in a row, The Cigar Inn has won our coveted award with just over 53% of the total runoff vote. As in previous years, Cigar Inn won for a variety of reasons, including friendly staff, selection of premium cigars at competitive prices, ambiance, and clientele. What stood out among the voters, however, was one word: hospitality. Here we'll quote a few voters explaining why they chose Cigar Inn:
"The value of cigars offered, the environment and the staff. Bring all this together and the experience brings me back every time I step into the city."
"The owners treat everyone like they're special. Whether you're buying one stick or five boxes, you're always welcomed."
"The 73rd St location has figured out the right balance between allowing new folks to enjoy themselves without subtracting from the regulars' experience. To me, creating that brotherhood is what the cigar lifestyle is about."
"I've been to pretty much all of the cigar lounges in the city, and the ONE and ONLY thing that distinguishes the CIGAR INN from the rest is the HOSPITALITY, warmth, and level of service of the management team."
Speaking from my own experience, I can say that all of these observations are true. That's why when I have a few hours free to smoke a cigar, Cigar Inn is my go-to spot. What's even more incredible to me, however, is that they have managed to create this experience and expand to new locations in a city so rife with costly anti-tobacco and anti-smoking regulations.
Billy, Gus, and Bass: you have created something truly special at The Cigar Inn, and so for a third year in a row we are proud to honor you and your establishment as the NYC Cigar Lounge of the Year. Warm regards, Matthias Clock Founder, Fine Tobacco NYC Note to cigar lounge owners: to request your copy of feedback from your voters, email Matthias at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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It's that time of the year again! Voting is now open for our third annual NYC Cigar Lounge of the Year Award. For the last two years, Cigar Inn has been voted the best cigar lounge in New York City with commanding leads both years. Now, New York City cigar smokers will decide who will win the honor in 2014. Results will be announced in early January.
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FTNYC Exclusive Review! Illusione "Pactum".
Last night I had the pleasure of smoking the Illusione/Smoke Inn collaboration which marks the 9th edition of SI's Microblend series. The Illusione "Pactum" which gets its name from the Latin verbiage "Agreement", or at that time in ancient Rome it came to mean a "Gentleman's Agreement". I can say knowing Abe and Dion personally these are two true gentlemen who seek to provide the highest quality in a cigar for the connoisseur. Being a big Illusione fan I was very excited to try this smoke and here is the first exclusive review you will find. Enjoy!
Blend Specifics:
Vitola: Boxed Pressed Robusto
Wrapper: San Andres Capa Fina Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 56
Appearance & Construction
The Illusione Pactum has a gorgeous chocolate wrapper with a nice sheen and slight veins on the sides. The box press is perfect and there are no soft spots with a feel of well packed tobacco inside. The dry draw yielded raisinated flavors and a cocoa sweetness.
Taste & Smoke Characteristics:
Lighting up the Pactum greeted me with earthy characteristics and a distinct sweetness from the wrapper. The first third of the cigar brought on some full tobacco flavor due to the higher priming from the Nicaraguan filler leaves. The ash was sliver and gray and fell off on its own. Midway the cigar brought out a bit of wood, hay and a slight gingerbread note. All the way the Pactum gave the sweetness from the San Andres 'Capa Fina' maduro cover leaf which really balances out the smoke. The final third gave a lot of the similar flavors as the last half which is not a bad thing at all. The combination of wood, sweet and rich tobacco hit all parts of the palate and gives you an excellent example of what a balanced smoke is all about.
I have been continuously impressed with Abe's Microblend series not just as a concept but knowing the personal attention he gives to each blend and working with the brand owners. Dion of Illusione is a master craftsman and a perfectionist in what he puts out. When these two make a "Pactum" you can rest assured you are getting a smoke worthy of the Roman Empire. Pick these up before they sellout as other Microblends have.
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Event Invite: The Smoker Social With John Starks
On Tuesday, September 16th, New York City cigar and spirits aficionados are invited to meet and greet legendary NY Knick John Starks and sample cigars from his new cigar line at the world-famous Merchants NY Cigar Bar. Brugal, maker of some of the world's finest rum, joins us as our featured spirit of the evening.
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Guests will enjoy:
- One John Starks Signature Series Cigar
- One glass Brugal Anejo
- One glass Brugal 1888
- Live Blues
- Meet & Greet with John Starks
Tickets for this event are extremely limited. Dress code is business casual.
Ticket price: $40 online, $50 at door
Cigar & Spirits Selection
John Starks Signature Series
The Signature Series has received high marks from reviewers, with a 93 Rating from Cigars Magazine and described by the reviewer as "Seamlessly rolled, evenly balanced. Wonderful flavor with a strong, smokey, woody taste. Spicy with a hint of sweet chocolate on the back end."
Brugal 1888
The award-winning Brugal 1888 combines a distinctively dry style of spirit with a proprietary aging process to produce a complex and layered rum that is truly unique. The product starts with a clean and dry distillate, which is then aged to maturity for 6-8 years in American Oak Casks, followed by a 2-4 year ageing in Oloroso Sherry Casks – the same casks used to mature the world's finest single malt. The finished product is smooth, rich and full bodied while still retaining the distinctively dry style that separates Brugal from all other rums on the market.
The Brugal distillery leverages the expertise of The Edrington Groups's Master of Wood, George Espie, who runs The Macallan and Highland Park Scotch Whisky's Cask Management Systems. Under The Edrington Group's guidance, the casks in which 1888 is both double-distilled and double-matured are handcrafted or hand-picked to ensure the finest of aging conditions. With Brugal 1888, the rum's unique flavors shine through and are not overwhelmed by the sweetness generally associated with rum; it is undoubtedly a world class rum.
Tasting Notes
Color: The light enhances its dark amber hues and bright, clean color.
Nose: Fascinatingly complex, with spiced nuances, hints of chocolate, of roasted coffee, cinnamon and other dried fruits.
Palate: On the palate, pleasant, smooth and full-bodied. Its finish has nuances of toffee caramel, wood and liquorice.
Aftertaste: Brugal 1888 leaves a slightly sweet and long lasting aftertaste, with a sublime taste which denotes perfection.
Brugal Anejo
Expert crafting of rums aged 2 to 5 years in white American Oak Casks. Using traditions and skills passed down through five generations, our Maestros Roneros craft rums that provide the consistent quality and distinctive style that Brugal demands.
Tasting Notes
Color: Amber, bright and clean.
Nose: Light aroma of wood with hints of chocolate.
Palate: Dry in an overall sense. Buttery in the mouth with a slight hint of caramel and wood tannin.
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This beautiful new rehab property fetchers two almost identical units one above the other. Each unit is a 2 bedroom 2 bath brand new luxury rehab that can accommodate up to seven people depending on the make up of your group (such as couples, kids and so on). The whole property can accommodate fourteen people max; we do reserve the right to leave the number of people we allow to our discretion.
We do rent the two units together or each on their own to accommodate the size of your group. If you have a small group please find one of or listings per unit on VRBO.
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Located in one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods; just steps from the iconic Wrigley Field, restaurants, shops, and so much more. The El red and brown lines is just a a few block away and will take you to downtown Chicago with easy access to museums, Millennium Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile and many more Chicago attractions.
Jewel (a local grocery store) is just outside our door and Whole Foods is just a few short blocs from the property so you can take full advantage of the gourmet kitchen. You also will love not having to take cabs everywhere as everything is just a few steps away. If you do want to explore more of Chicago public transportation is plentiful, easy, and convenient.
For both units we do charge a rate of $499 to $899 on weekdays and $995per - $1295 on weekend per night with a 3 night min. Our rates range widely depending on events, group size, weekday or weekend bookings, if booking one or more units with us and season. We do try to work something out that would work for both parties a month or less out to the date in question if we still don't have a booking. Please contact us for more details.
We just hosted a 4-night Thanksgiving extravaganza for family from both the East and West Coasts. We had 13 in all, including 4 kids, in Units 1 and 2. Angelina provided us with a table that easily accommodated everyone for the Thursday feast, which we cooked at the retreat. The place is great. First-class in all respects. KitchenAid and Viking in the kitchens. Outstanding WiFi service. Two of the 6 marble bathrooms even had rain showers. And the location is great, needless to say. Short walk to the Red Line (15 minutes to Macy's on State) and more bars than you will need in a lifetime. Uber taxis and black cars took just a few minutes to arrive. It was too cold to use the decks, but they are fully equipped. And there is a two car garage. Plus street permits. too. Thanks, Angelina!
An amazing, beautiful place! It was very spacious, nice and clean. The owners had great communication. The location of this property is ideal. It's in a great neighborhood, close to the Brown Line and only about 7 minute walk to Wrigley Field. The neighborhood is very vibrant with lots to do. The back patio(s) are nice to sit and relax on, although you are just looking at the backs of buildings. I was surprised to read two other reviewers say the loved the view of Wrigley Field from the back patio because there is absolutely zero view of Wrigley Field from the back patio as of 8/23/15. I didn't care about that though, it was an easy stroll to Wrigley to catch games over the weekend and I would highly recommend this place to anyone!
Owners communication is superb! The condo is more spacious than the photos indicate. What a great surprise for the kids to see Wrigley Field from the back deck!! Only thing the place is missing are a couple of wine glasses.
We spent a sports weekend in Chicago and this place was everything we wanted and more. An amazing view of Wrigley Field from the back porch, within walking distance to shopping, dining, bars and public transportation. The owner was very responsive, personally followed up to make sure everything was going well for us. I hope I'm lucky enough to stay her again.
P.S. It was immaculately clean. :)
We booked only a few days before our trip trying to see if we could snag a deal that wasn't a hotel downtown, and we ended up at this amazing condo in Wrigleyville, and could not have been happier. Literally steps away from Wrigleyfield and the bars and restaurants in that area, and a short walk to North Halsted where my friends and I were visiting other friends for Market Days in August. Could not have been easier, and Angelina was super easy to communicate with and work with. Would definitely stay there again if given the opportunity. Thanks again!!
Just a few blocks down from the iconic Wrigley Field
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