There are lots of fine cigars available nowadays; corona, robusto, macanudo and perfecto. Finding a good cigar is not difficult when you know a few basic things. There are many brands, shapes, sizes, colors, and tastes of cigars. None of the mentioned characteristics is entirely independent so the selection of a cigar have to be […]

A cigar has to be lit first before its flavorful smoke can be enjoyed. Before lighting it, however, a cigar usually has to be cut first. Cutting a cigar has evolved into a process that requires a special skill. Given the proper information needed, anybody can learn this special skill. There are several types of […]

One way of maintaining the peak of freshness of cigars is by keeping them in a humidor. A humidor is a storage box that provides a constant temperature and humidity that will maintain the freshness and flavors of cigars. It comes in a variety of styles, sizes, and materials. When it comes to the selection […]

Learning right kind of cutting and lighting techniques is essential as well as finding a helpful tobacconist that will guide in a process of selecting the quality and the brand. Tobacconists are happy to answer to your questions. They know that satisfied and knowledgeable customers will eventually return. A lot of tobacconists are also cigar […]

Amarillo: A type of shade-grown yellow wrapper leaf. Amatista: A glass jar that containing 50 pieces of cigars. Belicoso: A pyramid-shaped cigar with a rounded taper at the head. Its length is around 5 to 5 ½ inches and its ring gauge is about 50. Bloom (also called plume): A fine white powder that results […]

The most essential element in smoking is the tobacco used in a cigar. The way it is prepared and packed are also important. Smoking is also a physical experience and that aspect should not be totally neglected when it comes to cigar selection. A Table of Different Cigar Lengths and Diameters: Name Length Ring Gauge […]

Spending a little more cash is generally needed to get a truly fine cigar but for occasional smokers and novices who just want to enjoy a good a cigar without emptying their bank accounts, there are a few cigar options available that will still offer a satisfying smoke without asking for a high cost. Generally […]

Agricultural products are usually at their best as fresh. The same thing goes with cigars. Even high quality cigars will not taste that good if they are stale. Keeping good cigars in perfect condition for a long time is fairly easy if they are stored properly. The two factors that affect the cigars the most […]

One of the premiere tobacco growing regions in the world is Cuba. Cuban cigars are still considered as some of the finest in the world despite the decades of deterioration caused by Fidel Castro’s regime. Located in the Pinar del Rio area in Western Cuba, the Vuelta Abajo retains a high rank in the tobacco […]

Lighting a cigar seems very simple but like a lot of things today, it has developed into a specialized skill. Cigar enthusiasts may still enjoy their favorite choice of cigar without having this specialized skill but by exerting a little effort to acquire that skill will allow them to enjoy every cigar to the fullest. […]