Not all rums are created equal. Some rums are sweet and rich like your favorite bourbon, while others are harsh and seem like they would be better used as industrial cleaner. In fact, some cheap rums give that $8 bottle of vodka a run for its pitiful money. The key to avoiding drinking repurposed bleach is to know what to look for and figure out how to distinguish between cheap and inexpensive. And hell yes there’s a difference. 

There are thousands of cigars in the world, and the prospect of trying them all is daunting—if not impossible. Besides, a cigar is meant to be a relaxing experience. There are a few, however, really worth hunting down. That’s why we created The Cigar Bucket List. Some of the cigars on this list are hard to find or expensive. Some are waiting at the tobacco store around the corner. All of them, however, are interesting and worthy of your time.