Cigar Aficionado

One of the fun things about attending large cigar gatherings, besides enjoying fantastic cigars and catching up with friends, is reading some of the great cigar-themed t-shirts people are wearing....

We recently posted about the construction and smokability that a premium cigar should have. In this article, we discuss finding a cigar that you personally might enjoy. 1. Understand Strength...

Few dispute that cigars made with tobacco originating in Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and a few other locations can now compete on equal footing with Cuban cigars in terms...

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...