PSA: Craft Coffee for the Cigar Enthusiast
My brothers, I'd like to share thoughts on coffee with you. I see the stuff you post with your smokes and…well… it doesn't add up. You men are connois... Read More...
Cigar Science: Wrapper to Filler Ratios
It is a common philosophy in cigar circles that thin ring gauges allow for a more complex smoking experience, when compared to the modern style of gor... Read More...
The Best Cigars to Smoke While Golfing
Mark Twain, the venerable author, humorist, and cigar smoker, disliked golf and is widely attributed to calling the game “a good walk spoiled.” Arnold... Read More...
IPCPR 2017
2017 marks the 85th annual convention for the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR), held on July 10 - 14. For those un... Read More...
The Most Exciting New Cigars from the First Half of 2017
In the premium cigar world, enthusiasts anxiously await the arrival of the industry's largest convention each year, known as the IPCPR (International ... Read More...
The Cigar Enthusiast’s Guide to Soft Flame Lighting
A premium cigar is a thing of beauty and it requires a lot of time to produce—a number of years in most instances. In fact, it is estimated that fifty... Read More...
The Cigar Enthusiast’s Guide to Espresso
When it comes to pairing beverages with a fine cigar, the cigar enthusiast has a plethora of choices—beer, cola, coffee, tea, water, wine, and whiskey... Read More...
Prototypical Cigars – Which Cigars Best Represent Their Country?
Categorizing the world's best cigars is often easier said than done—it's like naming your favorite band or movie—relying on so many other variables, s... Read More...
How to Build the Perfect Man Cave for the Cigar Enthusiast
You get home from work, you kick off your shoes, and you light up your perfectly aged Fuente for an evening of relaxation. But where are you doing thi... Read More...
IPCPR 2016
The 84th annual International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) trade show is now in the books, running from July 24 - 28, 2016, ... Read More...
15 Cigars to Smoke Before You Die
Typically, your average bucket list involves traveling or accomplishing some feat of athleticism, with objectives that are challenging enough to keep ... Read More...
What Can You Do to Help Save Premium Cigars?
Well it happened. The unthinkable. The Food and Drug Administration did NOT exclude premium cigars in its May 5th decision to regulate all tobacco pro... Read More...