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If you're a serious cigar connoisseur, it's time to learn about the cold taste. Doing a cold taste is very much like sniffing a glass of wine before drinking it. This process involves clipping the cigar, inserting it into your mouth and taking a few inhales before lighting it.  While this concept may sound strange, you'd be surprised by how helpful it is. By taking a drag from your cigar before it has been lit, you'll be able to experience all of those flavor nuances. This can help you get a general feel of the cigar's flavor profile before you...

You might think that the flavor of cigar you smoke is just a flavor, but you need to remember that the flavor of cigar you smoke says a lot about you as a person. You’re giving away a part of your personality when you light up your stogie, and anyone who’s paying attention can learn a lot about you when they smell your cigar. Try to think about what you say about yourself when you light up for the first time. That Heavy Cigar The heavy cigar flavor that you prefer tells people that you mean business. You’re a no-nonsense...

  The outermost tobacco leaf of the cigar is known as the wrapper. As there are many different types, the wrapper can have an impact on the overall flavor of the cigar and the aesthetics of the cigar. The capa or wrapper is used in Cuban cigar making for mainly aesthetic purposes, giving it a beautiful finish. In cigar making tradition from places like the Dominican Republic, the wrapper tends to provide an added layer of flavor and complexity. There are many different wrappers, each with a different set of qualities and characteristics. Two of the most common natural wrappers...

It really doesn’t matter if you’re just starting to make your way into the world of pipe tobacco or you’ve been smoking this way for years. You see, there’s something about the pure delivery of a pipe that’s unlike anything else out there. Of course, you don’t want to use just any kind of tobacco. Premium pipe tobacco is essential, otherwise you’re going to reduce the desirable benefit of using pipe tobacco. Due to this, keeping in mind a few different variables when searching for premium pipe tobacco can help ensure you always experience the highest quality smoke no matter...