Cigar Aficionado

It’s no secret that cigars can be somewhat stinky when smoked in enclosed areas. Depending on the size of the cigar, how long it’s smoked, and the conditions where it’s...

Knowing about the different parts of a tobacco plant might seem to be in the category of “more than you need to know,” but if you really want to fully...

If you’ve been smoking cigars for a time, or you’re just an old-school type, odds are you’re using the traditional device to keep them humid. Known generally as Credos, after...

A connoisseur is defined as “an expert in an area of the fine or domestic arts, or somebody with discriminating taste in such a specialty.” It’s definitely something to aspire...

Cigar Cutters other than guillotines, and why you might want to try one (or more) Guillotine cutters dominate the cigar world these days, but they’re far from the only cutters...

Celebration season’s coming up—graduations, weddings, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and summer holidays, all opportunities for enjoying a celebratory cigar. Special events often call for special smoke as well. It could...

Cigars and drinks—what’s not to love? Pairing your favorite smokes with your favorite beverages, it’s simply a no-brainer. But choosing good pairings can be a challenge, especially if you’re a...

About the only thing to know about cigar bands is that they’re nice to look at. They really have little functional purpose beyond their looks. But they can definitely be...

Why butane is the only choice for cigar lighter fluid, and we mean the ONLY CHOICE! This next is from an email sent by one of our regular customers, who...