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Despite living in an age of unprecedented access to information, some cigar myths persist. By now most of us know that a great cigar does not have to be Cuban. But there are a handful of untruths that continue to plague blogs, cigar catalogs and message boards wherever aficionados congregate. Here is our list of […]
Beginning smokers hear a lot about the importance of aging their cigars, but for many it’s a mystery as to what’s happening in their humidor that makes cigars tastier over time. More experienced aficionados can tell the difference between a cigar fresh from the factory and one that’s had a year to sit around, but […]
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know we take a somewhat different stance on cigar etiquette than our peers. Our attitude is along the lines of “there’s no wrong way to smoke a cigar.” That’s not so say that lighting the cap, smoking from the foot and inhaling deeply are anything we’d […]
Ah, it’s the age-old debate over whether to leave the band on or off your cigar when you smoke it. Let’s make this simple: there is no right answer. Or, for the optimist: Either way, it doesn’t really matter. Some people will tell you leaving the band on a fancy cigar will give others the […]
A cigar is a dead plant. Sorry to dispel the aura of luxury, but it is what it is — a fragile collection of dead leaves bound together. As such, a cigar is incredibly susceptible to changes in moisture levels. When your cigar burns too fast or too slow, it is often due to subtle […]
