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Download As mentioned in the above graphic, one very useful tool for identifying the flavors of a cigar is a flavor wheel. These helpful charts outline several common flavor descriptors (cocoa, earth, cedar, pepper, etc.) as grouped by core flavor components ( nuts, herbs and spices, woody, mineral, etc.) These can come in […]
While not as frequently noted as the country of origin where the tobacco comes from for a premium cigar, the way that the tobacco was grown can have just as much of an impact on it’s flavor as anything else in the process. Here, Rick Rodriguez of CAO Cigars gives us a little insight into […]
Often times we see certain cigars grow enormously in popularity based on high ratings given from Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Insider, and other notable sources. It tends to make any cigar more attractive when you see that nice 90 rating next to its name, but what exactly is taken into consideration when doling out those ratings? […]
An Ashtray is just an Ashtray right? Not exactly. There are 2 types of ashtrays out there. Cigarette ashtrays and Cigar Ashtrays, the difference is how they are designed. This is a typical Cigarette Ashtray. Notice how the slot to insert the cigarette is tight to ensure that the lit cigarette doesn’t roll around? This […]
Rick Rodriguez of CAO Cigars recently took a little time to talk to us about properly storing and aging your cigars. From humidor maintenance to selecting the best sticks to age, properly caring for your cigars is very important, watch as Rick explains: Transcript: Hey guys. I’m Rick Rodriguez, the Head Blender from CAO. I’m […]
