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Whenever new converts to cigar smoking ask me on online forums about which brands they should try, I usually ask them which they are familiar with and try to go from there.  And usually, the answers fall into one of two categories:  Cubans or the cheap gas station brands that you can get for next to nothing.  So, if you aren’t planning a trip to Cuba to procure some authentic Habanos anytime soon, you may want to search out these premium cigars which are my top suggestions (listed here in alphabetical order). Acid—Acid cigars are manufactured in Nicaragua in the...

At this year’s Olympic Games held in London, the nightlife will be as exciting as who is announced 1st place in each sport’s competition.  The British know how to celebrate in Olympic fashion by enjoying the rich pub nightlife, drinking vintage liquors and smoking their best cigars.  Even their most famous historical statesman, Winston Churchill, is famous for always having a smoke on hand.  Here we highlight for you some of the best London pubs and best “Olympic” cigars so you can party like an Olympian after having won the gold. Probably the most obvious choice for a cigar/Olympics connection...

One of the most controversial and hotly debated aspects of cigar-smoking is not so much the question of what food goes best with what type of cigar but whether or not cigars and food should even be mixed at all.  Some die-hard smokers and culinary buffs say that the two experiences negate each other and should be kept separate.  However, many believe that the two luxuries—fine dining and a fine cigar—when properly coordinated, can lead to an exceptional outcome in both areas.  And just like remembering if you should serve red wine with chicken or beef, beginners should remember certain...

Just like the countless varieties of cigars ranging from flavors to intensity, there are a wide variety of reasons to enjoy a cigar. From life milestones to special occasions, cigars can make an event even more special. In this blog post we’ve listed ten special occasions for smoking a cigar. At the bottom of the blog post we’ve added a survey for you to vote on your favorite or submit your own. Let’s start with life milestones. Weddings Getting married is always a happy time and a great reason to celebrate with a large group of people. If you are...

Setting up a new humidor always a challenge. You need to take several steps to ensure the quality of the humidor itself as well as the way it keeps in humidity and temperature. Freud once said, “Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar”. this may be true in many cases, but if kept in a well groomed humidor in the right conditions, a cigar can be something more. It can be a stick of tobacco perfectly ripened and aged to perfection in a way much like a fine wine. You see, if you look at premium cigars in the same...