2009 Top Ten Cuban Cigars
The 2009 Top Ten Cuban Cigars? Well look no further, the votes are IN!
If you are lucky enough to get your hands on any of these, find a nice quiet area – or a loud one with friends – and enjoy! Read the story »
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What is in a Name?
Who owns the rights to Cuban names and stores?
Altadis SA purchased 50% of Habanos SA (prompted by Altadis S.A. influence). In 2001 Habanos S.A. decided to dramatically change the way they make and market cigars. This change was carried out over a three year period. Read the story »
Should I Buy Name Brand Cigars?
There is a lot of talk of whether you need to find a popular label to get a good smoke. Well, here is my take…
Buy the Godfather a Cigar (or a cup of coffee)!Tax Increase On Cigars!
Get ready to pay a bit more for your favorite smoke. On February 4th, 2009 President Obama signed into law the expansion of the State Children’s Insurance Health Program (SCHIP). This program provides health and dental insurance to children and pregnant mothers who do not qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford health insurance. Read the story »
Buy the Godfather a Cigar (or a cup of coffee)!Cigar Glossary
Every art, science, game and hobby has its vocabulary. You know – the cool words that make you sound in the know and part of the scene. Read the story »
How to...
How to Blow Smoke Rings
The term “blowing a smoke ring” is something of a misnomer and probably the reason many cigar smokers...
How to Refresh a Dry Smoke…
It takes only a few weeks for a cigar to become dry in adverse conditions, but it takes a few months...
How Long Does it Take to Smoke a Cigar?
This is a surprisingly common question I get but it is an almost impossible answer. My friend Tommy laughs...
How to Age a Cigar
Whether or not you choose to age your cigars – in a humidor, a tupperdor, an igloodor, or a ziplock...
How to Cut a Cigar
Here’s the skinny on using a simple, single-blade cutter: A cigar has two ends – the Foot (already...
How to Size up a Cigar
Not sure what size is what? Click on this handy chart! Buy the Godfather a Cigar (or a cup of coffee)!...
Out on the Town
Who Invented the Cigar Band?
Sit back, light up your favorite smoke and consider, perhaps for the first time, the lowly band that...
Cigar Do’s and Don’ts
The sum and total of cigar knowledge, lore, etiquette and practical advice could fill dozens and dozens...
Misunderstood Opus X
Most times when I am in a cigar store I hear people complaining about Opus X and I have to educate them...
Big News: Cigar Trade Show in Vegas
Although the economy is at a stand still and challenges loom for the next president, raising of the...
Cigar Store Etiquette
Let’s be honest – when you walk into a well-stocked humidor, it may feel a little bit like Tennyson’s...
The Origins of Rocky Vintage
Many of the younger cigar smokers won`t remember this but back in 90`s it was called the “Cigar...
Off the Grid
Made in Cuba or Made in Havana?You may have seen or heard two different terms when discribing Cuban Cigars. “Made in Cuba” and “Made in Havana.” The...
Where Did Punch Cigar Get Its Name?You wouldn’t think a cartoon character would be the inspiration of cigar line, but that is exactly where Punch got its name...
Who Discovered Cigars?Everybody knows that Christopher Columbus discovered America, but do you know that he also discovered cigars? Columbus did not invent...
Buyer Beware of RatingsBuyer Beware when buying cigars and buying them because the cigar got a 95 or a 93 etc. rating. First you need to look through all...
Rating CigarsThere are a variety of characteristics you can use to rate cigars. The only thing that is important is that you are consistent in what...
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