The Croom & Flood Journal

I find cigars fascinating. Because I've seen so many comfortable gentlemen smoking them in their jacket and ascots, it seemed the perfect subject for our ascot tie blog. Here's a little of everything you need to know about cigars. The History of the cigar Thank god for Christopher Columbus for not only taking the credit for discovering the New World but also for introducing tobacco to Europe. It was his crew who found the joys of smoking for the first time when they met a group of natives on Hispaniola (that island that houses Haiti and The Dominican Republic). Those...

Christian Martin Monsen of Norway enjoys an early cravat. Photo: Municipal Archives of Trondheim A work of art as masterful as the ascot tie takes time to reach perfection over many fashionable years.  You could look at the ascot tie as the father to the modern man's tie and be thankful that there was a day when men enjoyed something looser around the neck.  Let's look at the history of the ascot tie for sale in its entirety. Horse racing anyone? It all started at the Royal Ascot race, probably around June of 1711, when Queen Anne visited the now famous horse racing grounds....

Before we explore a few garnishes for the beloved gin & tonic, let's put on our ascot ties and explore the history: Tonic Beginnings The gin and tonic drink is one of the most British and regal drinks the world has ever known. Gin's past is fascinating and when you combine that with tonic, you have one of the most interesting alcohol mixer combinations in history. Tonic has played a role in starting wars, ending wars, and preventing disease.It all started when the Incas generously gave the Countess of Chinchon of Spain a medicine from the bark of the Quinquina...