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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 […]
Going into a B&M cigar shop always gives me a little shock when I look at the price tags. I know I have a warped view on cigar prices from working for a discount online mail order company, but still, seeing a $15+ tag on a stick that goes for $8 or less from us […]
One theme behind many of our cigar rants is how drastically set and setting can affect the smoking experience. It always rings true for me, the cigar is obviously the catalyst, but the state of mind achieved at the end of a satisfying smoke goes beyond just burning tobacco. As a fan of a wide […]
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 […]
The Stogie Guys blog is quickly becoming our favorite cigar-related read. Just today they broke the news of a new La Aurora blend that will be introduced at this year’s IPCPR. We also loved yesterday’s post lamenting the fact that one can’t enjoy a cigar outdoors on a nice summer day at the baseball stadium. […]