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Category Archives: Cigar Smoking Guide

Cigars vs. Cigarillos: The Difference Explained

Cigars vs. Cigarillos: The Difference Explained
Although both are technically considered cigars in that they are both made with some of the same things, the similarities between cigars and cigarillos for the most part stop there.  There are several key differences between cigars and cigarillos, and today we will be discussing exactly what those differences are and how they create a different smoke.…
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Common cigar burn issues and how to fix them

Common cigar burn issues and how to fix them
A burning question for many cigar beginners is identifying common cigar burn issues, what causes them, and then taking the appropriate action to resolve them. From cigar coning to an uneven burn and struggling to keep the foot fired up, cigar burn problems hit accomplished aficionados just as much as smoking newbies. Thankfully, these common…
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Most popular beginner cigars for women

Most popular beginner cigars for women
Once upon a time, cigars were fundamentally associated with masculinity. Thankfully, cigar smoking is no longer a male-dominated ritual. For every influential man who’s lit up a fat stogie (Winston Churchill, Al Pacino, etc.), plenty of famous women are known for their cigar infatuation. Rihanna, Whoopi Goldberg, anyone? Women have always played a pivotal part…
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Best Cuban cigar alternatives for beginners

Best Cuban cigar alternatives for beginners
Cuba has long been the benchmark for premium cigars, holding a reputation as the world’s most opulent tobacco product, even with non-cigar smokers. The country’s most iconic export has been the indulgence of actors and actresses, politicians, and rockstars, to name a few. However, the 1962 U.S. embargo put restriction on that. With US citizens…
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What should you light a cigar with?

What should you light a cigar with?
A cigar may as well stay sat in your humidor if you don’t have something to light it up. However, there’s a lot more to lighting a cigar than simply finding your nearest flame source. Despite what you may have seen in the movies, you don’t just stick your stogie in a candlestick flame while…
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What is a Robusto cigar?

What is a Robusto cigar?
Beginners should pay more attention to a cigar’s shape and size than its strength. Each will affect how you perceive the individual flavors in each tobacco blend. After talking about the Toro, we reveal all about one of the most iconic cigar shapes (or vitolas) — the Robusto. What size is a Robusto cigar? An…
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What is a Churchill cigar?

What is a Churchill cigar?
When we hear the name “Churchill,” we typically associate it with Great Britain’s esteemed wartime leader. However, the Churchill vitola has been a staple of the cigar industry for over 80 years. Following our introduction to the Robusto and Toro sizes, we’ve upped our ring gauge to reveal all you need to know about the…
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What is a Toro cigar?

What is a Toro cigar?
The perfect-sized cigar that lands in the middle of a Robusto and a Churchill is a Toro cigar. Toro-sized cigars seem to be the go-to sized cigar for both novices and aficionados alike. They’re sometimes known as Corona Gorda, which are thicker and lengthier than regular Corona-sized cigars. Today we’ll be covering these cigars, if…
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How to ash a Cigar

How to ash a Cigar
A key element to keeping your cigar in perfect condition while you’re smoking it is proper ash management.  Knowing when to ash your cigar can be tricky at times. We’re here to navigate you through the proper cigar-ashing etiquette cigar smokers should learn.  You may think your cigar could be humidified to perfection or cut…
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The Ten Best Mini Cigars for Beginners

The Ten Best Mini Cigars for Beginners
Starting your cigar journey off right is key to creating what will hopefully become a lifetime of enjoyment. However, before you get started, there are various unwritten rules, tips, and suggestions most novice cigar smokers should follow.  One tip I would suggest for beginner cigar smokers is to try cigars on the smaller side or deemed…
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