Cigars

Cigars are a way of life. This is our blog about it.

Black Friday Gifts for Cigar Lovers

Black Friday Gifts for Cigar Lovers

For Americans, Black Friday is the perfect day to buy gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Discounts apply to a broad range of merchandise, from electronics to toys and clothing. They can also be extended to specialty items. For family members or friends of cigar...

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Why Do I Have to Cut my Cigar?

Why Do I Have to Cut my Cigar?

Many people who are unfamiliar with cigars might think that smoking a cigar is like smoking a cigarette. You just whip it out, light it up, and begin smoking. This is not the case, however. Cigars are a higher-class product and require more preparation and care. While...

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Types of Cigar Cutters

Types of Cigar Cutters

Cutting your cigar is an important part of the smoking process, as it allows air to pass through. However, if you do it wrong, you could ruin the cigar. To cut your cigar, you need to understand proper techniques and have the right tools. When it comes to cigar...

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Halloween-themed Cigars

Halloween-themed Cigars

Ah, fall, with its changing leaves, cooler temperatures, crisp air, seasonal festivals, and edible delights. (Yes, we’re talking about pumpkin-flavored everything here.) And let’s not forget about Halloween here. If you’re a kid, there’s that glorious tradition of...

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What are Vanilla Cigars?

What are Vanilla Cigars?

Cigars offer many unique and tantalizing flavors, but vanilla is fast becoming one of the more popular of all flavors. Vanilla cigars are rich in taste while providing a sweet smoothness that is difficult to find with any other type of flavor. These types of cigars...

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Best Way to Light Cigars

Best Way to Light Cigars

Your cigar will do you no good unless you light it up. However, when it comes to lighting your cigar, there are good ways and bad ways to do so. If you light your cigar with the wrong kind of instrument, there’s a chance that you could end up ruining its flavor. So,...

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International Coffee Day: How to Pair Cigars with Coffee

International Coffee Day: How to Pair Cigars with Coffee

On October 1, the world celebrates International Coffee Day. The celebration is spearheaded by the International Coffee Organization, which is composed of 77 member states and various coffee associations. For coffee lovers, the day is a worldwide celebration of the...

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Introduction of Cigars to the Americas

Introduction of Cigars to the Americas

Cuban cigars are the most popular in the world. We don’t know when the first cigar came to the Americas, but we do know that Cuban cigars weren’t the first. A ceramic pot was found dating back to the 10th Century in Guatemala depicting a Mayan smoking tobacco leaves...

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Most-Asked Cigar Questions

Most-Asked Cigar Questions

People who are just beginning to explore smoking cigars may have a lot of questions. If you are new to cigar smoking, you may feel shy about inquiring. Asking questions, however, can help you avoid making mistakes when you purchase or smoke your cigars. Here are some...

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Get Smart on Cigar Terminology

Get Smart on Cigar Terminology

Many people interested in cigar smoking may turn to books to gain information about the pursuit. However, this often leads to more confusion because the writing contains parlance they may not be familiar with. New terms can make learning about cigars more daunting and...

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Cigar Flavors

Cigar Flavors

Cigar aficionados can wax poetic when describing the flavors of their favorite cigar. While someone who is just beginning to take an interest in cigars may not recognize the variety of flavors contained in the cigar, experience and a discerning palate can make those...

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Get the Most out of Labor Day Weekend

Get the Most out of Labor Day Weekend

Summer is one of the best times of the year. Since the weather is nice, it’s easy to enjoy the outdoors and spend time bonding with family and friends. However, as we all know, the season eventually comes to an end, and life returns to relative normalcy. The turn of...

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