Honduran Cigars: 5 Reasons Why You Should Try Them
Honduras is one of the leading tobacco-growing countries globally. Cigar enthusiasts often claim Honduran cigars rival Cuban cigars in taste and strength. Since they’ve been cultivating and growing tobacco for centuries, it’s no wonder. It’s also known for its coffee and beef exports. There are a lot of well-known cigar brands that have been around […]
Candela: “Those Green Leaf Cigars!”
Cigar wrappers come in many shades and colors. There are almost as many wrappers as there are shapes. The most we’re familiar with are the light tan of Connecticut shade wrappers, the medium browns of Habanos, and the oily dark Maduros. Walk into a cigar store’s humidor and you’ll most likely see hundreds of selections […]
Eleven Political Heavyweights Who Love Good Cigars
People from all walks of life enjoy the cigar lifestyle. So, it’s no surprise that you’ll also find many political heavyweights who have joined the ranks of brothers and sisters of the leaf. Over the years, many heads of state and other political figures have shown that they, too, live the cigar life. Some of […]
What’s Special About Premium Cigars?
Ask the average person the difference between a machine-pressed cigar and a quality premium cigar. The only answer you’ll likely get is the price. Sure, the price does differ, but the cost is not the only thing that makes a cigar a premium cigar. A one-dollar stick has a different taste because everything about it is different. […]
Boxbags are Putting Cigar Boxes Back to Work
Cigar boxes have been around for hundreds of years. During that time, they have evolved from very utilitarian to resembling works of art. Some smokers covet the beautiful packaging the cigars come in more than the cigars themselves. Demeatria Powell, the owner of Smokin Lashes, LLC and creator of the original Boxbags, saw the opportunity […]
Drew Estate and the Rise of the Infused Cigar
Few things in the cigar world evoke such disparate reactions more than “infused” or flavored cigars. Retail shops and cigar lounges relegate infused cigars to separate humidors from “traditional” cigars. Additionally, purists often scoff at them and consider them as inferior in quality and taste. But make no mistake, infused cigars have crept into the […]
Lancero Cigars: Elegant Cigars for Distinguished Palates
David Bowie’s nickname was the “Thin White Duke” for a reason. Like David Bowie, Lancero cigars are also thin and noble in stature and deserve the recognition of every serious cigar smoker. The trend towards large, brawny ring gauges continues to be embraced by cigar makers. However, Lanceros remain the distinguished smoker’s cigar of choice. […]
Hollywood Royalty Kurt Russell Enjoys His Cigars
Longevity in Hollywood is a novel idea reserved for a rarefied few. Nevertheless, some actors like Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, and Sylvester Stallone have managed to be box office staples for decades. Add to that list of long-time screen stars and cigar lovers Kurt Russell. Russell has entered his sixth decade on the big screen and shows […]
Cigarillos Are More Than Just Small Cigars
When you think of a cigarillo, often the image that comes to mind is Clint Eastwood chewing on a tiny cheroot. Or a distinguished cigar slightly bigger than a cigarette carried in an exquisite silver case, a la James Bond. Whatever you envisage, there is more to cigarillos than meets the eye! Where Did Cigarillos […]
Brother of the Leaf: Sylvester Stallone Loves Cigars
Very few actors have so embedded themselves in the cultural zeitgeist that the mere mention of the character’s name can describe a person in a situation. Rocky will forever be every scrappy underdog. Rambo will always be the wronged person taking justice into their own hands. Both of these characters belong to one of Hollywood’s living legends. He is a […]