Cigar Fundamentals

Here is a list of six “rules” an actual cigar shop owner sent Cigar Life Guy; a list of rules that can either make or break the cigar smoking experience in a private, smoking lounge. These rules [...]

There are many rituals that work their way into the enjoyment of cigars. Some of these rituals can lead to very heated arguments. Like those arguments about where the best cigars come from (Cuba [...]

Have you ever considered how much time you spend in your car? Whether you’re commuting for work or driving for pleasure, a car can easily feel like a second home at times. If you’re [...]

What better thoughts conjure up images of life in Old Havana than spending a leisurely afternoon in an outdoor café with good friends, rum and cigars while enjoying one of the signature cocktails [...]

How many times over the years have you had someone show you their humidor, and while beaming with pride, point out a few selective beauties? What was the sentence that is usually uttered in [...]

There are many reasons why cigars are better than cigarettes, at least, in our opinion. Coming out way in front of pipes, cigar and cigarette smoking are the two most common ways that people [...]

For decades there has been a market for fake or counterfeit Cuban cigars. People can easily get duped as, on the outside, many of these Cubans look quite convincing. Some of them even smoke [...]

It’s the 20’s again, what better time to learn a thing or two about your favorite pastime of lighting up, sitting back, and smoking a premium cigar. Here are 20 things every cigar smoker should [...]

A guide to cigar wrappers — what is arguably the most important part of the cigar.   When you think of a cigar’s flavor and aroma, the first things that come to mind are the types of tobacco leaf [...]

Whether it is the chilly weather, the limited sunlight, or the visiting in-laws, the holiday season is a time when we all could use a little extra cheer. For the cigar smoker, adding a [...]