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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…

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…

As a beginner, it can be quite overwhelming to find a good cigar brand that you resonate with because there are so many options. Cigars come in many different shapes and sizes, as well as offering a vast range of flavor profiles.  Those smoking cigars for the first time should start with mild or medium-bodied…

Just because you’re physically capable of smoking a cigar backward does not mean you should. Smoking a cigar backwards means it is being smoked from the foot to the head. This is an uncommon practice that could negatively affect your cigar-smoking experience. Cigar manufacturers design cigars to be smoked from head to foot. Smoking a cigar from…

As a person just starting your cigar journey, figuring out which cigar is best to light up for your first time can be confusing. That decision also brings with it the dilemma of how much you should spend on your first cigar.  This is truly a subjective matter, so there is no clear-cut answer. The best thing…

Is there a right or wrong way to hold your cigar? There are situations you may find yourself in that are highly subjective.

Cigars are a pastime enjoyed worldwide. Explore its origins and learn about the unique tobacco-growing characteristics of the top cigar countries and regions.

We’ve now covered two of the three main parts of a cigar — the wrapper leaf and cigar filler. Two out of three isn’t bad, but we want to complete the set by telling you about the final element and perhaps the unsung hero of the trio — the cigar binder. Fillers and wrappers often…