Category Archives: Cigar Smoking Guide

Pairing cigars with whiskey

Pairing cigars with whiskey
Learning how to pair cigars with drinks gives you a fantastic way to experience your favorite cigars in new ways. The same cigar will taste five different ways when you sip five different whiskeys by its side. It's a fascinating science, but for many experienced smokers, it comes down to an instinctive understanding of the…
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Cigar holiday gift guide 2024

Cigar holiday gift guide 2024
Whether you smoke or not, finding the best gifts for cigar lovers is a challenging feat. There’s a world of choice out there: much-loved classics, seasonal specials, limited editions, and more. Cigar smoker gifts can range from cellophane-wrapped singles to carefully curated cigar sampler packs and gift boxes. You can even give cigar accessories as…
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Why are Cuban cigars so special?

Why are Cuban cigars so special?
Ask anyone to say where cigars come from, and they're likely to say Cuba. Few products are so closely associated with the climate and culture of a single community. So why are Cuban cigars so special? The answer to that question begins with the long history of Cuban cigars, stretching back beyond the arrival of…
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How to store cigars without a humidor

How to store cigars without a humidor
What came first, the cigar or the humidor? For most beginners, the cigars come first. You might not yet know the best humidity for your cigars or the importance of storing them correctly, especially if you don't plan to smoke them immediately. That raises the important question of how to store cigars without a humidor.…
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Beginner Cigar Kit: The Essentials

Beginner Cigar Kit: The Essentials
https://youtu.be/1H3Ot6c4JHk We here at cigars.com are beginning an exciting new chapter for all our cigar lovers embarking on this brand-new, pleasurable pastime. We’ve worked tirelessly over the last year and a half to curate cigar kits for new smokers.  Becoming an avid cigar smoker can be daunting at times, however, we want to make the first…
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How to tell if your cigars are too dry

How to tell if your cigars are too dry
Learn how to tell if a cigar is dry and you've mastered one of the most important skills in storing and smoking premium cigars. Tobacco might seem like a completely dry product, but that's not the case. Smoking a dry cigar can be a harsh and unpleasant experience. That's why it's a good idea to buy…
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How to build a cigar collection

How to build a cigar collection
A home cigar collection means a quality smoke is always within arm's reach. You can stock up on your favorite brands in bulk, offer a stick to visiting friends and family, or age your collection for a unique vintage flavor experience. Once you've been smoking for a while, you've probably found a few favorites. In…
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Why cigar humidity matters

Why cigar humidity matters
It's hard to beat the feeling of lighting up a premium cigar on a rainy day or watching the smoke drift away into a hot summer night. But both of those scenes can affect cigar humidity, adding harshness to the flavor profile and creating an uneven burn. With the right cigar storage, you can make…
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A guide to dry boxing cigars

A guide to dry boxing cigars
Learn how to expertly dry box cigars. Our guide covers tips, benefits, and the step-by-step process to enhance flavor and preserve freshness in every smoke.
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