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HOW TO SPOT A REALLY GOOD CIGAR . . .

Take a really critical look at your cigar. As a stogie connoisseur, it's natural that you want your cigar to be worth...

BIG WIN FOR FANS OF CUBAN CIGARS

Most American citizens, including all those who are Cuban cigar lovers, are applauding President Obama on his very re...

CLEARING OUT THE SMOKE . . .

Really fond of cigar smoking, but have to admit you're not a big fan of "the morning after" smoke aroma? If smok...

A Few Cigar Vocabulary Words...

Ever find yourself wishing you could carry on a truly intelligent conversation with other cigar smokers? Do you hesit...

THE 7 MOST RECOGNIZED WRAPPERS

The outermost leaves (or "wrappers") control much of a cigar's character and flavor. It has become quite commonplace ...

THE QUESTION OF CIGAR PATERNITY: WHO NAMED THE BABY?

Tracing the roots of cigar ancestry is a challenge, as everybody loves these tightly-rolled little bundles of joy. Th...

PREMIUM TOBACCO, HANDLED WITH CARE

Aside from snuff, the cigar is the most potent form of tobacco enjoyed by humans. For centuries, cigar fumes and ritu...

It's 1883 in New York. Who Makes the Best Cigars?

Early in the 16th century, smoking tobacco became the norm throughout Europe, introduced there by the explorers and s...

Quotes from HISTORICAL FIGURES with CIGARS IN HAND

Throughout history, the hands of the powerful and famous have repeatedly reached for cigars, seeking the comfort and ...

QUALITY CIGARS ARE ALWAYS IMPECCABLY DRESSED

A flawless wrapper leaf is key to creating the ideal "public face" for every cigar. The best of the best are large en...

PROPER ETIQUETTE: LIGHTING YOUR CIGAR

There are several ways to light a cigar, and even more opinions on the proper etiquette. No matter how you choose to ...

TOUGH DECISIONS . . .

If you have problems making decisions, then for you, cigar smoking may pose a real challenge. Some dilemmas facing th...
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