Cigar Aficionado

This entry is part of our “The Story Behind” (TSB) feature that gives you an inside look into some of your favorite cigars. The year was 1996, and Alan Rubin...

Jaime Garcia is the master blender of My Father cigars, one of the highest-rated brands in the industry. He is the son of the well-respected Jose “Pepin” Garcia who was...

When the Cuban Embargo went into effect in 1961, most cigar manufacturers outside of Cuba were ill-prepared for the loss of their supply of Cuban tobacco. A few, like Fuente,...

Getting a cigar going on the right foot (wait, they only have one foot!) is important. We mean getting it properly lighted is a vital step in enjoying a relaxing...

If you love a great Maduro, you might be interested to know a bit more about the wrappers. Here’s a look at how they are fermented differently than natural wrappers....

If you’ve just picked up the cigar-smoking hobby or are helping a friend get started, this guide lists the essential accessories needed for success. A Small Humidor Some enthusiastic cigar...

The Serie V is one of Oliva’s top brands with the core cigars and several extensions including the Maduro Especial and the impressive Serie V Melanio in natural and Maduro...

Women and cigars are not a new thing! Depicting women manufacturing, selling and smoking cigars isn’t new in the history of art, either. A 1732 print titled “The Habit of...

As you likely know, cigars have two dimensions that are generally listed in the sales details. Length is given in inches such as 5.5 or 5 ½. Centimeters may be...