Of course, cigars are meant to be smoked. There are not just made to be collected for years and years in humidors. Cigars are made and are meant to be smoked and enjoyed. There is always that thrill in going through the motions of enjoying one. From cutting a bit off a cigar, trying to light it and puffing off from it while trying to savor the flavor and aroma that it invokes- these actions require proper procedure and are governed by certain guidelines. Yes, there is a proper way of enjoying a …

Cigars are generally categorized by their shape and size. Although this might sound simple, it can also get a bit confusing. Most cigar manufacturers have been making cigars using traditional cigar shapes for many years. The problem with this is that it may be different from brand to brand, making it all the more difficult for people distinguish one from the other. It is usually the dimensions of the cigar that is used to more accurately categorize them. Measurement in terms of a cigar’s length …

For cigar collectors, a single cigar is valued more than just for smoking. Taking good care of their collection involves careful preparation and skill. Cigar collectors gather up knowledge and experience as they continue their hobby and gain more insight and wisdom in how to appreciate, care and value their collection even more. Beginners in this hobby need not be impatient that they have so little knowledge about the art of cigar collecting. This is just normal. What beginners need to do is to …

Cuban cigars have created a certain attraction among cigar lovers all over the world. They are such coveted treasures that they can fetch up exorbitant prices for the most valued varieties. Certain factors may have contributed to make Cuban cigars truly a treasure to cherish. Cuban cigars are made from only the finest tobaccos being grown in the fertile plantations in Cuba. The tobacco leaves used are carefully selected in order to maintain that certain quality that Cuban cigars are known for.Ma…

First time cigar smokers will often wonder why brand new cigars are wrapped inside cellophane sleeves. Removing the cellophane and storing the cigar is a likely step to take. But you might hesitate doing so, since it is only logical that leaving the sleeves on will offer some sort of protection to the cigar.Let’s take look at the cellophane first. Now, cellophanes are thin, transparent sheets made of processed cellulose, the same cellulose we find in wood, cotton or hemp. Thanks to Swiss textile…

We encounter this question frequently: “What’s the difference between cigars and cigarettes?” In an attempt to clarify and inform you of the basic differences, I have compiled some information below and hopefully before you finish reading, you will be a bit smarter.Let us begin with the obvious. One difference between the two is their size, with cigarettes being a lot smaller than cigars. Cigarettes are often more uniform in sizes compared to cigars. Cigars can measure more than five inches in l…

You pick a cigar from your humidor, you cut off the tip, light it with your butane lighter and slowly draw a puff. Then you taste it. Your cigar tastes kinda funny. It doesn’t have the same aroma, taste or flavor the last time you smoked one. Questions start rushing into your mind. Was it the same cigar brand? Is my taste buds faulty today? Was is it the humidor’s fault? Was it the cellophane wrapper’s fault? Or was I fooled by man in the cigar shop? In time you will find the right answers. As y…

If you have friends smoking cigars, don’t be surprised if you see one or two of them holding a rather squarish shaped one instead of the regular round cigars. These are called “box-pressed” or “square-pressed” cigars. Cigars acquire the square-shaped characteristics from being packed tightly inside of a box, hence also the name box-pressed cigars. Packing the cigars tightly on a box was originally a shipment issue. To save on shipping space, manufacturers will pack boxes with as many cigars as p…

“Don’t go towards the light!” We have heard this statement hundreds of times in movies and television shows. We have heard people describing near death experiences as resembling moving inside a tunnel towards a brilliant light on the very end. We will never really know whether or not these experiences are real since we’re not discussing them here. I just wrote that first part to catch your attention or simply to have some interesting introduction. What I will talk about is the so called “tunneli…

I don’t know how often this occurs to better, premium quality cigars (it should not, though), but cigars unraveling is pretty a common problem encountered by cigar smokers with their ordinary, run-of-the-mill cigars. There are a number of reasons why the cigar wrapper begins to peel open and can be controlled and prevented with proper handling and cigar care.Cigars consist of three parts: there’s the filler or core, the binder, and the wrapper. The filler refers to the tobacco inside the cigar a…