Cigar Aficionado

Here’s a primer on the anatomy of a cigar. Knowing how it is constructed will enhance your appreciation for its quality and may help you better understand where the flavors...

If you’re planning to pick up a few cigars as the first ones you smoke, we’ve got a few tips that will lead to a successful foray into the world...

While cigar taste is very subjective – to each his or her own is the best approach – there are some principles universally accepted for what makes a good cigar...

Perhaps you’d answer the question by saying “a ten by ten walk-in humidor,” but we’re trying to be practical here! Buying a humidor, especially your first humidor, takes some forethought....

Cutting the cap of a cigar to make it properly smokable is part science and part art. The science of it includes knowing how to use a very sharp cutter...

Like the grapes used to make fine wines, some tobacco vintages are superior to what is typically achieved using the same seed in the same fields. When this pleasant circumstance...

When selecting a cigar, you’ve got lots of wrappers from which to choose. Here’s an overview of the various wrapper options. You’ll learn what they are and how they may...

Many guys think that small cigars – call them cigarillos if you want – are novelties or maybe stogies that only women like. A second look at small cigars might...

There’s always something new to learn about cigars and smoking them for enjoyment, no matter how long you’ve been smoking. This is partly true because the cigar industry continues to...