Manager · Fort Lauderdale

Vishal “Mace” Maisuria

Smoking since 2020Medium to fullHabano RosadoCuban espresso

Mace has been friends with Jay and Moe for more than 20 years. He started smoking cigars in 2020, during lockdown, and when the job came up his only question was when he could start.

Fifteen years in management, hospitality and customer service, plus a love of wines and liquors, carried straight over into tobacco. On a day off you will find him grilling in the backyard with his cats nearby, a mixed drink or a glass of wine in hand, cooking for his fiancé. He is an undercover chef.

“I don’t sell cigars, I offer an experience to new friends, because in cigars we’re all friends.”Vishal “Mace” Maisuria

What Mace writes about

Cigar reviews: The notes and nuances of each cigar, with the tobacco, production and value, from direct experience.
Guides for smokers: Clear information on smoking and caring for your tobacco.
Pairings: Drinks and pairings built around the cigar you are smoking.
Taste first: The right questions come before any suggestion.

What guides Mace’s work

The preparations: A pristine shop and correctly humidified cigars come first.
The experience: Every cigar smoker is a friend. Suggestions follow your notes, strength and profile.
The feedback: He always says “see you later” and wants to hear how the pick went.

Strength

Medium to full

In rotation

Bandolero, Ashton, Plasencia

Per day

1 or 2

Wrappers

Habano Rosado, Ecuadorian

Pairing

Cuban espresso, amaretto, Cabernet Sauvignon

Off the clock

Undercover chef