Want to make the most of your cigar-smoking experience? Some hints: Source of Ignition: Always light up using a match, lighter, or a fancy cedar spill.
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Those really familiar with cigars can identify the country of origin of a given cigar just by its aroma, appearance and the way it smokes.
Take a really critical look at your cigar. As a stogie connoisseur, it’s natural that you want your cigar to be worthy of your smoking time.
Most American citizens, including all those who are Cuban cigar lovers, are applauding President Obama on his very recent successful efforts at resuming relations with Cuba.
Really fond of cigar smoking, but have to admit you’re not a big fan of “the morning after” smoke aroma? If smoke has permeated your clothing, it is NOT necessary to dry clean or was…
Ever find yourself wishing you could carry on a truly intelligent conversation with other cigar smokers? Do you hesitate to put yourself out there because you just aren’t 100% sure of the terms …
The outermost leaves (or “wrappers”) control much of a cigar’s character and flavor. It has become quite commonplace for the wrapper shade to be used to describe the entire cigar.
Tracing the roots of cigar ancestry is a challenge, as everybody loves these tightly-rolled little bundles of joy.
Aside from snuff, the cigar is the most potent form of tobacco enjoyed by humans.
Early in the 16th century, smoking tobacco became the norm throughout Europe, introduced there by the explorers and sailors returning from the island of Hispaniola (now the Dominican Republic), Cuba a…