December 26, 2009

  • Cigar Wrapper Types

    Wrappers are a very important part of a cigar. Not only do wrappers play a functional role, they also play a role in the experience of a cigar. Knowing the differences in wrapper types can help you determine what cigar might be best for you. Can you explain how a Colorado wrapper differs from a Maduro wrapper? Do you know how a Claro wrapper will influence a cigars taste? Below, we explain each wrapper type in detail and the properties each wrapper type imparts on the experience of a cigar.

November 1, 2009

  • Cigar Cutter Lighter Combos

    If you enjoy smoking cigars, you're carrying on a pastime that has been around for a very long time. Few things can compare to the enjoyment derived from a luxurious, high quality cigar. Of course, if you do smoke, you'll realize quickly that you need a cutter and a quality lighter to help ensure your smoking enjoyment. You'll find that one of the most popular options is to choose a cigar lighter with a cutter for your needs. These combination units offer quite a bit of convenience, as well as quality operation and other benefits.

July 21, 2009

  • How to Glue a Cigar Wrapper

    Cigars, especially the good ones, can cost a fair amount of money. To that end, a damaged cigar can be a very disappointing thing. Of course, it is only disappointing if one isn't aware of just how easy it is to fix them.

July 19, 2009

  • When to Ash a Cigar

    One may not realize it, but the ash on the foot of one's cigar does play a role in how well the cigar smokes and how it tastes. Most often, individuals give this little consideration. There are good reasons to maintain a certain amount of ash while smoking, however.

July 18, 2009

  • Cigar Lighting Instructions

    Smoking a cigar is a different affair than smoking a cigarette. There are etiquette concerns regarding when and where it's appropriate to light up as much as there are etiquette concerns regarding how one lights up. Following both is certain to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone involved.

June 25, 2009

  • Differences in Cigar Wrappers

    The wrapper is an integral part of your cigar. Before you begin applying your lighter to just any old cigar, you need to know the difference the type of wrapper makes. Numerous different types of wrapper exist and they all play a role in how much you enjoy your cigar. Do you know the difference between a Claro and a Colorado wrapper? What is a Maduro wrapper? How does the type of wrapper used affect the enjoyment of the cigar? Here, you will find a bit of help in understanding the role played by the wrapper.

February 3, 2009

January 5, 2009

  • The Cigar Boom: What It Was (And Is)

    As the 1990s dawned, few industries seemed deader than cigar sales and manufacture.From its height in the 1850s - when Cuba alone exported 356.6 million cigars - the cigar had fallen into virtual moribundity. (…)

October 23, 2008