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From seed to shelf, from filler to binder to wrapper, these are the 10 things every cigar aficionado needs to know when cutting, lighting and smoking his favorite cigar. The comforting world of premium cigars can sometimes seem bogged down by endless choices, confusing messages and opinions posing as fact. It can be a complicated, […]
Lighting a cigar is not like lighting the tip of a cigarette or the wick of a candle—it takes longer. In other words, patience is key, especially when you are starting out. Mistakes happen even if you are a seasoned cigar veteran, so just accept it and try not to let errors ruin what should […]
There’s no need to repeatedly tap or flick a cigar’s ash like that of a cigarette. Handmade cigars are crafted from long-filler tobacco, which holds a far longer and sturdier ash than a cigarette, whose ash flakes and end up in your lap if left to any length. Fiddling with the ash with too much […]
A bad cut will ruin even the best of cigars, so it’s important to snip your smoke correctly to avoid problems later. Before you begin, it’s important to know that the object of the cut is to create an ample. smooth opening for smoking without damaging the cigar’s structure. With most cigars, this means cutting […]