Cigar Geography: Dominican Republic
Adore, despise, or remain indifferent over them, it’s hard to imagine a world without Dominican cigars. Some of the highest-rated and best-selling premium cigar blends in history have rolled...
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Adore, despise, or remain indifferent over them, it’s hard to imagine a world without Dominican cigars. Some of the highest-rated and best-selling premium cigar blends in history have rolled...
With summer’s inevitable onslaught upon us, thoughts turns toward the lighter things in life: tiki cocktails by the pool, sunshade awnings over the back patio, and gossamer attire all strike...
As with any hobby or passion, you have to start somewhere. Preferably with the “training wheels” still attached and a safety helmet securely slapped on. Fortunately for cigar smokers, things...
Hear the word tobacco, and the plant’s primary stimulant likely comes to mind. Condemned for its habit-forming influence yet sought for its diminishing “buzz” effect, the chemical compound known as...
Pepper spice and cigar strength are surprisingly similar. They both have the power to mask attributes that our olfactory senses would normally be able to detect and cause a lot...
Somebody once told us that hand-rolling a cigar was like massaging the back of someone who you care for deeply. Too gentle of a touch and the whole experience falls...
The act of smoking tobacco leaves has been a part of North, Central, and South American culture for far longer than any European explorer can claim. Indigenous tribes cultivated...
Cigars are complex, but they’re not necessarily complicated–especially for those just starting out. Ultimately, cigars are fermented tobacco leaves rolled with a wrapper to smoke.
Cigar appreciation is a fantastic hobby. You don’t really have to know anything about cigars to know how to smoke one and how to enjoy one. Of course, if you’re...
We’ve talked a great deal about the many factors that influence a cigar’s body, flavor, and strength, for good reason too. A strong understanding of the components that influence a...
As the ever-expanding array of cigar smoking options continues to grow, the need for more diverse and resilient seed strains becomes more paramount than ever. Cross-pollination, seed saving, growing environment...
Cigar stores can be a little overwhelming. Especially for those less knowledgeable or new to the hobby, walking into a cigar store presents you with sometimes thousands of choices.
So you want to learn more about cigars? Well, welcome to one of the finest and most classic traditions. Cigar appreciation goes way back, and there’s a rich history associated...