tip Archives - Cigar Dojo

Cigar Science: Wrapper to Filler Ratios

November 17, 2017

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 gordo formats (6" x 60, 70, 80, etc). This is because the wrapp... Read More...

How to Build the Perfect Man Cave for the Cigar Enthusiast

Guest Author

November 8, 2016

Blog, Quick Tips, Lounges

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 this? On your back porch? In your garage? How about in your ow... Read More...

Cigar Tax Rates – State by State

Jordan Guttormson

December 30, 2015

Featured, Blog

These days, tobacco is under constant attack in the US, with new laws restricting the use of tobacco in one form or another nearly every day! It seems, in the effort to "sanitize" our country of anything deemed... Read More...

How to Season a Cigar Humidor

Jordan Guttormson

March 19, 2015

Featured, Quick Tips

Purchasing a cigar humidor is a big deal, it signifies the first solid step into the cigar hobby! Though many don't anticipate the maintenance that comes with this newfound hobby. The bulk of humidor maintenanc... Read More...

Cigar Terms Cheat Sheet

Jordan Guttormson

February 19, 2015

Quick Tips

Whether it's to save time, laziness, or simply the "cool factor", newer (and stranger) cigar terms seem to pop up constantly! Sometimes, as with the infamous "Herf", no one really even knows their origins... Ne... Read More...

A Beginner’s Guide to Cigar Smoking

Jordan Guttormson

February 5, 2015

Featured, Blog, Quick Tips

The journey of a seasoned cigar smoker is a long, hard-fought, continuously evolving, and ultimately rewarding one. And for the aspiring "cigar samurai", the whole process can seem a little daunting. So many of... Read More...

Cigar and Drink Pairings Infographic

Jordan Guttormson

November 10, 2014

Featured, Blog, Quick Tips, Drinks

Cigar and drink pairings, it's a hot topic amongst cigar enthusiasts. In fact, it's probably one of the most frequently discussed subjects on the Cigar Dojo app. When done correctly, a drink can bring out notes... Read More...

How to Build a Cigar Jaridor

Guest Author

September 16, 2014

Quick Tips

There are many reasons why you would want extra storage for cigars and in my case it was the lucky situation that I had managed to buy some old Cuban cigars, that had not been stored particularly well, at a dec... Read More...

How to Repair a Damaged Cigar

Jordan Guttormson

August 14, 2014

Quick Tips

Okay cigar fanatics, here's the quick-and-dirty info on keeping those prized stogies in peek performing condition. Because whether you're new to cigars or are an old pro, we've all experienced the headache of a... Read More...

How to Retrohale a Cigar

Guest Author

April 5, 2014

Quick Tips

Periodically on the Cigar Dojo app, the topic of retrohaling comes up. In the simplest of terms, retrohaling means to blow the smoke out through the nose instead of the mouth. To newer cigar smokers, the idea o... Read More...

Tip – How to Set Up a Cigar Coolidor

Jordan Guttormson

July 4, 2013

Featured, Quick Tips

So you started smoking cigars, thought it would be your new "light" hobby, maybe you joined the Cigar Dojo app, then BAMB! Next thing you know, that 50-count humidor just can't keep up with your lust for fine c... Read More...

Cigar Smoking Tip – Dealing with a Cracked Wrapper

Eric Guttormson

December 15, 2012

Quick Tips

QUICK TIP: Occasionally you will run into a cigar that has a cracked wrapper. Maybe the wrapper cracked when you cut your cigar or maybe the cigar already had a cracked wrapper, either way this can adversely ef... Read More...

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