Category Archives: 3 Years & Up: Experienced Cigar Smoker

How to Bunch Cigars with Kristoff Cigars

We had the good fortune of having Jarrid Trudeau, Executive VP of Kristoff Cigars stop by our studio to show a step-by-step process of bunching. Specifically, the Entubar bunching technique, a rolling method that originated in Cuba and is now commonly used within the cigar industry.  To start this process, we began by taking apart…

5 Boutique Cigars You May Have Overlooked

Boutique cigars are a doorway into another world of tobacco smoking, whether it's a signature blend by a world-renowned master tobacconist, a painstakingly hand-rolled stick wrapped in fine vintage leaves, or just a limited edition cigar from your favorite studio.  The best boutique cigars have something special, something almost indescribable. It's not always about the…

Boutique Cigars to Try in 2021

If you're wondering "What is a boutique cigar?" the answer is there's no exact definition. Boutique cigars are produced by premium cigar brands big and small, and while they're often made in small batches and limited edition runs, that's not always the case.  One common feature of boutique cigar brands is the care they put…

Introducing Archetype Cigars

Coming from the Ventura Cigar Company, famous for their work on Psyko Seven, Archetype Cigars are an expansive line of premium blends with a central theme focusing on the archetypes found in every aspect of life. The Inspiration Behind Archetype Cigars Based on the work of psychologist Dr Carl Jung and Professor Joseph Campbell, Archetype…

All You Need to Know About Boutique Cigars

At Cigars.com we offer the best boutique cigars from the best brands and regions around the world. But you might be wondering exactly what are boutique cigars?  In this guide, I'll provide an introduction to boutique cigars, take a look at the difference between boutique and premium cigars, and list some of the best boutique…

Top 10 Cigar Factories

When it comes to a consumable item, most people tend to forget where they come from. From personal experience, I can tell you the Nabisco factory is a disappointment. However, with cigars, visiting a factory is the ultimate vacation. To see the process that goes into each and ever cigar, how the tobacco is cured…

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…