6 Cigar Lounge Pet Peeves to Avoid

A cigar smoked down to the nub, which can be a pet peeve for some.

The behavior of fellow patrons has peeved any regular cigar lounge goer at some time in their smoking career. Some of these things are so basic they often aren’t uttered aloud but are understood. Some folks need to catch up on the basics, so we’re writing them down. What are a few common cigar lounge […]

Cigar Humidifier: Humidification Options for Cigars

Cigar humidifier: desktop humidor using a Boveda humidification bag.

An experienced cigar smoker knows that storing cigars requires little maintenance. For example, you should keep your cigars under particular conditions to ensure they taste the way they should. Preserving cigars between 68-70% humidity and 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit is optimal. Sixty-eight to seventy-two degrees Fahrenheit is the sweet spot for both moisture and temperature, which […]

How To Become A Certified Tobacconist

Cigar rollers at a cigar factory. Learning how to roll cigars is one of the many things you learn in certified tobacconist programs.

An increase in fine dining gave rise to the wine sommelier — experts who spend years training and tasting. The sommelier’s authoritative knowledge of taste profiles and provenance is well-known around the world. , and wine lovers rely on their expertise to pair vintage wines with meals. However, wine is not the only luxury industry […]

Prevent Cigar Mold From Ruining Your Stash

White and blue floral mold. Cigar mold not only damages your good sticks, but can make them unsmokeable and downright toxic. However, not all bloom spells doom.

If you’ve spent any time amassing a collection of cigars in your humidor, the thought of cigar mold has undoubtedly crossed your mind, and rightfully so. As cigar smokers know, there are few scenarios more terrifying than an entire stash of expensive smokes ruined by the forces of nature, leaving the owner of the furry mess devastated […]

Maduro Cigars: Deep, Dark, and Delicious

Maduro Cigars: The Liga Undercrown by Drew Estate

Cigars usually come in one of two classifications of wrappers: Natural wrappers or Maduro wrappers. Natural wrappers range in color from light yellow Connecticut Shade to brown Habano. Maduro cigar wrappers vary from dark browns to black. There also is a green leaf variety of wrappers with Candela-wrapped cigars, but these are rarer. Maduro cigars […]

How to Cleanse Your Palate Before Smoking Cigars

Cleanse your palate before and between cigars to enhance the aroma and flavors

Have you ever had your favorite cigar and enjoyed the nuanced tasting notes only to have it taste completely different or even bland the next time you try it? Perhaps the aroma has changed and something seems off about your smoke. You may be the victim of palate or olfactory fatigue! To get the fullest […]

How to Cut a Cigar Without a Cigar Cutter

Cigars that properly demonstrate how to cut a cigar

It’s a beautiful day outside and you’re enjoying yourself. The sun is shining. There’s a slight breeze in the air, and you think to yourself, “Wow, what a perfect time for a cigar!” You pull out the cigar that has been waiting for you to light it at this very moment. You grab your cigar […]

How Cigar Shapes and Sizes Affect Your Smoke

Different cigar shapes and sizes affect how

Every cigar lover has a favorite type of cigar, from a standard corona to a beefy Churchill. There’s something to love and appreciate about different cigar shapes and sizes. What some might not know is that there are some key differences between each that make each style of smoke a unique experience. Vitolas is the […]

What’s Special About Premium Cigars?

A man smoking a premium cigar

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. […]

Lancero Cigars: Elegant Cigars for Distinguished Palates

Lancero cigars

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. […]