Monthly Archives: January 2018

Humidor Must Haves: Camacho, Avo, Davidoff

Humidor Must Haves: Camacho, Avo, Davidoff
Even with the vast amount of cigar manufacturers in the industry today, there are certain must haves for a true aficionados humidor. There are the staples such as Fuente, Padron, My Father etc. The founders here at Cigars.com each have their own vast humidors with an array of different smokes, but there are 3 lines…
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Rocky Patel: The Highest Rated

Rocky Patel: The Highest Rated
In this industry, you would be hard pressed to find a more awarded brand then Rocky Patel. Yes, they do exist but they are few and far between. Rocky has established himself as one of the most prolific manufacturers in the industry and is a veritable cigar rock star. His cigars can be seen on…
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General Cigar At A Glance

General Cigar At A Glance
We here at Cigars.com are proud that we can maintain such a wide inventory. With the advent of the boutique brands, we are proud stock more premium cigars than ever before. We are big fans of the smaller, new brands such as Caldwell, Foundation, and Warped. However, as seasoned smokers, we need to appreciate the…
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Two Big Names, Four Legendary Brands

Two Big Names, Four Legendary Brands
Altadis USA produces more premium cigars in the world then almost anybody. Their brands can be seen on the shelves of every cigar shop in America and their Montecristo line is universally recognized as one of the finest cigars in the industry. Recently, they have began to adapt some of their products for the booming…
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Fresh Cut: My Father La Opulencia

Fresh Cut: My Father La Opulencia
If you were to look over the resume of Don Pepin Garcia, you would be more then impressed. Most of his lines rate in the mid 90s, he has twice been honored with the Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the Year awards, and his work with Tatuaje is the stuff dreams are made of. The two…
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Fresh Cut: HVC

Fresh Cut: HVC
Over the past 7 years, Reinier Lorenzo has slowly but surely made his way into the hearts and minds of cigar enthusiasts. His brand isn't as well known as similar sized companies, but his cigars are outstanding, creative, and a must have for the true cigar enthusiasts. He name dhis company after his hometown, Havana…
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Fresh Cut: Highclere Castle

Fresh Cut: Highclere Castle
Leave it to Nick Melillo to combined the world of cigars, history, British nobility, and a BBC drama all in one project. The cigar in question is the newly released Highclere Castle, one of the most exciting releases of the year. It may have one of the coolest back stories of any cigar in recent…
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Best Boutique Cigars For Beginners

Best Boutique Cigars For Beginners
What is a boutique cigar? Well, many cigar experts are still trying to give it a definitive definition. While years ago, many felt as though they had a grasp on what a boutique cigar was, today the term has come to be known as small batch. At Cigars.com we consider a boutique cigar to be…
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Champagne & Cigar Pairings

Champagne & Cigar Pairings
It's the New Year! Time to make your resolutions and of course pop the cork on your favorite bottle of bubbly. Although it isn't one of the classic pairings, a good cigar can pair quite well with a fine bottle of champagne. Think about it, they are both luxury items. At a fancy event in…
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Rick Rodriguez Manufacturer Spotlight

Rick Rodriguez Manufacturer Spotlight
CAO was once the bastion of boutique, small batch cigar companies. Their small Nashville-based operation produced some amazing early blends that helped begin the boutique cigar craze. When they were purchased by cigar conglomerate General Cigar in the 2000s, many fans feared that the massive company would ruin the brand by mass producing it and…
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