Humidors: Essential or Headaches

Humidors: Essential or Headaches

One of the most frequently asked questions from new smokers is about storage. Many newbies are reluctant to invest in a humidor since they are unsure if they will enjoy the pleasures of cigar smoking. Many others invest in a humidor only to find they are unable to...
Cigars: Welcome to the lifestyle

Cigars: Welcome to the lifestyle

Cigar smoking is a lifestyle. What is meant by “it is a lifestyle?” Smoking a cigar is a gentleman’s/ladies’ recreation. A cigar lounge is one of the few places you will see a Congressman sitting next to a truck driver having a meaningful or frivolous...
Cigars: The Art of Rolling

Cigars: The Art of Rolling

Christopher Columbus landed on Cuba’s Bahia de Gibara on Oct. 29, 1492. Native Americans on the island were smoking raw twists of leaves and introduced the practice to Columbus’s crew. This method would later be fashioned into what we know as the cigar today. Because...
Cigars: Mad about Maduros

Cigars: Mad about Maduros

Most of the time, when I approach a newer smoker, or even a seasoned smoker for that matter, the subject of strength usually comes up in the conversation. Almost every smoker is under the misconception that the darker the wrapper, the stronger the cigar. In fact, the...
Counterfeit Cubans

Counterfeit Cubans

How do you tell? Ever smoked a Cuban cigar? Was it smooth and enjoyable, or was it so strong you had a taste in your mouth for days you couldn’t brush out? Did you buy it from a reputable dealer or do you have a “connection?” The truth is, unless you are paying full...