Okay, let’s say you break out a premium cigar and it’s not a handmade Cuban that you can rave about and the “fine folks” around you blanch in horror as you light up that Rocky Patel Catch 22 Rothschild. Here are our ten steadfast warning signs that tell your immediate circle are possibly premium cigar […]
Category Archives: Cigar
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Mar
Mar
Every premium cigar needs to be cut correctly to ensure your smoking experience is going to go well. There is somewhat of an art to cutting a cigar and for those with inquiring minds here is our deep dive into cigar cutting basics.? Let’s Talk About the Cutting Process A cutter is used to remove […]
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Feb
Feb
When you are thinking about pairing liquor or wine with a good cigar you want to weigh a number of factors: what’s the flavor weight in the mouth when you are pairing wine with a gourmet meal or food?? Think about how pairing a fine Habanols with any flavor of properly aged Cuban rum – […]
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Feb
Feb
There are more urban myths around taking care of cigars than the Loch Ness Monster – we’ve heard them all but here is our top ten list of issues you should be aware of. White Ash Means You have a Great Cigar: No/no this is an absolute falsehood. The ash at the tip of your […]
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Feb
Feb
Cigar selection is somewhat a factor of personal taste; whether you are a neophyte or connoisseur, it can be overwhelming when you walk into a cigar humidor for the first time or access an online cigar store. Here is our shortlist of issues distilled from ten plus years in the business. Price is overrated when you […]
Think about cigar flavors as being similar to how a good quality wine is assessed, graded and ranked against its competitors. Great cigar manufacturers work just as hard and put as much craftsmanship as a winemaker into their products. Each manufacturers can source a wide variety of leaves from literally thousands of growing areas on […]
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Jan
Jan
As you think about selecting a premium cigar each selection process, whether you are buying one or a box is a function of these key attributes. Are you looking for a full bodied cigar with lots of flavor or something milder or in between? The body of a cigar should complement your palate, giving you […]
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Dec
Dec
Let’s get the party started properly with a song that’s been around a long/long time but no on rocks this tune better than the Boss and with the “Big Man” (now departed) on vocals and sax it’s an always must have on your playlist.? So pull out the premium cigar, grab a glass of your […]
Let’s talk about price and “quality” of the cigar in question. To be really candid, cost is immaterial to a certain extent and beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder. (drtroublesauce.co.uk) If you’ve been smoking sticks for a long time you tastes will be a bit more developed as an aficionado versus someone […]
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Nov
Nov
Let us be the first to tell you if you’re considering taking your significant other on a long cruise be sure to bring your cigars along for the trip. More and more cruise lines are setting up cigar bars and lounges for cigar aficionados. Let’s start with the granddaddy of all cruise lines: Norwegian Cruise […]
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Nov
Nov
 Five Great Premium Cigars What were referred to as classic premium cigars are making a comeback, not only in you local cigar club, but you?ll find more and more hip cigar smokers of all genders (hello ladies) and classes pulling a stick out for a smoke with a fine glass of whatever suits their […]
In this post we want to talk about how you can protect the life of a premium cigar using a humidor. Every serious cigar smoke should have a humidor for storage. Here’s why: a premium cigar is an organic product of the environment where the tobacco was grown and how it was processed, cured and […]
Everybody has a phone in his or her hands in this always on connected digital world. But, only the really cool folks have a cigar tube slipped into their jacket, bag or purse – every other accessory pales in comparison. Think of cigar tube as mini on the go cigar humidors, coming in different sizes […]
Lets face it, you wouldn’t buy a fine bottle of Cognac and take it to the ballpark and drink it with the folks hanging out with you in the upper deck section using paper cups. The same holds true for maximizing your enjoyment of a premium cigar – it deserves attention and some ritual that […]
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Oct
Oct
A cigar wrapper is a piece de resistance of any great cigar. It does a lot more than hold a cigar together. It helps to define the flavor and overall experience of smoking a great cigar. When you are diving in and purchasing your next cigars box, you want to have a least a working knowledge of […]
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Aug
Aug
A cigar wrapper is an object of utmost importance when it comes to experiencing a fine cigar. Before choosing and actually smoking a particular cigar, it is quite important to comprehend how various wrappers affect the smoke and its flavor. Since there are several types of cigar wrappers, it is only natural that each one […]
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Jun
Jun
Pairing up cigars with drinks is in many ways similar to pairing food and drinks. While both of them are extremely versatile in this matter, some choices work out better than others. Still, finding the right match is no easy task. Truth be told, there are a few aspects you need to keep in mind […]
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Jun
Jun
High-quality cigars come at a cost, which, in most cases, is not particularly low, which is why a cigar that has been damaged can cause quite a disappointment. However, such disappointment only strikes if one has no idea about how to repair them. To begin with, it is to be noted that myths, such as […]
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Jun
Jun
A fine cigar is sometimes something you want to keep for a special occasion. Of course, anything gourmet usually has pretty specialized storage requirements and cigars are no exception in that regard. You could keep a cigar preserved and delicious for an indefinite amount of time if you maintained the right humidity and temperature. Some […]