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When you think of Spring pairings, you might think cuisine, wine and maybe beer – why not cigars? Words that evoke the thought of spring might include light, bright, sweet, mild, and smooth, which are all great aspects of a cigar. There are several sticks out there that could be thought to embody the season: Picture yourself sitting outside on a beautiful, sunny spring day with your favorite beverage and enjoying one of these three Prefect Spring Cigars: First up is the Perdomo Lot 23: This has a pleasant, slightly floral and fruity aroma. Slightly sweet to the taste. You...

Smoking cigars is a passion, not a habit. It’s an enlightenment that takes pride, one with patience and etiquette. If you’re a person with experience then you are certainly aware of the technique used when savoring a cigar moment. On the other hand, if you are one who is just now tapping into your passion for cigars then educate yourself about the proper dos and don’ts associated with your newly discovered past-time. Many new smokers are usually quick to compare cigar smoking with the similarities of regular cigarette smoking. The true fact is, the two are not one in the...

A good cigar has long been an indulgence and for some an everyday staple. With relations with Cuba warming up, it is only more likely that interest in cigars will soon explode. If you’re one of the many people just starting to get their feet wet in the world of cigars, you’ll want to try your best to avoid these rookie mistakes saving you time, money, and the awful feeling that comes from knowing you smoked a really awful cigar, or paid way too much for a mediocre one. There’s the ol’ saying of “you get what you paid for”....

Smoking a cigar is a great way to enjoy even the most mundane chores in life such as mowing the lawn, painting the house or grilling a steak. Maybe you prefer to enjoy a cigar with your morning coffee or maybe right before bed, while reading a book or together with a friend. There are many instances where it can be just what you need. But what’s the difference between a mild and strong one? How can you tell the difference? The taste of a cigar is determined by the soil in which it was grown. Jamaican soil produces a...

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...