Are Real Cohiba Cuban Cigars Worth the Hype?

Real Cohiba Cuban cigars.

Ask a handful of new cigar smokers what the ‘best’ cigar is, and you’ll likely hear the word “Cuban” come up. As with anything that’s outlawed,’ Real Cuban cigars have had a certain mystique surrounding them. It’s an air that other cigars don’t have. But – are they worth the mystique and the money? Anyone […]

Cigar Etiquette for the Casual Cigar Smoker

A man lighting a cigar practices common cigar etiquette.

New to cigars, or just a casual smoker looking for a few cigar etiquette tips? It can be an intimidating world especially if you find yourself in a swanky cigar lounge surrounded by a bunch of experienced cigar enthusiasts. Here are a few guidelines to help you navigate the world of cigar smoking.   1. […]

Top Travel Destinations for Cigar Lovers

Las Vegas is one of the top travel destinations for cigar smokers.

Vacations wouldn’t be complete without enjoying a fine cigar somewhere in the mix. Finding a place to enjoy a good cigar is a vacation “must” that you can do anywhere. But, if you’re looking for some cigar-centric activities, you’ll want to check out one of these top travel destinations for cigar lovers.   Tampa, Florida […]

New Cigar Smoker Tips: Choosing a Good Cigar

Cigar options for new cigar smokers.

If you’re new to cigar smoking, then walking into a giant humidor filled with cigars of all shapes and sizes at your local lounge can be intimidating. Maybe, you’re out with a group of experienced cigar smokers. You need to make a solid choice of stogie for a drink with friends, but as a new […]

7 Awesome Reasons Why Cigar Life is for You

Historical artifacts proving cigar life has been enjoyed for centuries.

The history of Cigar Life The love of cigars has a long history, and no one is certain of when it began or with whom. What we do know is that the tradition of cigar life and smoking is extensive. Cigar’s history dates back at least a thousand years. Although, it may have been even […]

Summer Drinks and Cigars: Beat the Heat

The Mojito is a great summer drink to pair with your cigar.

When the mercury spikes, what’s a better way to beat the heat than enjoying summer drinks and nice cigars under a piece of shade? Honestly, not much – except for an ice-cold beverage to pair with your favorite cigar. There are a few requirements to summer cocktails – they have to be refreshing, easy to […]

Choose Joy in Your Life Like You Choose a Cigar

The camaraderie of smoking a good cigar is one way to choose joy.

Take a second and list the things in your life that bring you a moment of joy without complication. A relationship with even the ‘perfect’ woman is still far from perfect. Children grow up and so grow their personalities. Usually, outside of your perceived bounds of logic and reason, they figure things out. Jobs pay […]

Five Great Responses to “Why Smoke Cigars”

Five great replies to why smoke cigars.

If you’ve heard it once you’ve heard it ten thousand times from non-smokers asking us the same question – why smoke cigars? Well, here are five great replies you can use the next time you hear that tiring, old question.   We Enjoy the Taste. We enjoy the warm and pure taste of tobacco that […]

How to Light a Cigar the Right Way

Gain style points and look like a pro by learning how to light a cigar the right way.

Unfortunately, it’s a sight that I see all too often. A good cigar gets destroyed by a case of runaway canoeing. In other words, the hard & uneven burning that can occur with an improper lit cigar. The unfortunate truth is that a surprising number of passionate cigar smokers were never taught the proper way […]

Curing Digital Headaches With a Good Cigar

Smoking a good cigar can cure a digital headache

The cigar lifestyle is not a revolution. It’s not a call to stop the modern world from spinning itself sick. It isn’t about locking up cellphones in a giant humidor. You’re not forcing people to enjoy themselves without bleeps, bloops and incessant swiping. And you don’t need to force anything to blink your eyes in […]