It’s not just an activity. It’s a lifestyle. Well, isn’t it? We’re here to suggest to you why you might want to try a certain cigar with your morning coffee, or enlighten you about the distressing/relaxation benefits of enjoying your cigar with a nice whiskey by the fire or on the porch. Because it is a part of us. And they’re tasty too…right?
Hoyo De Monterrey is one of the most famous cigar brands in the cigar industry since its inception. It is one of the oldest cigar brands in the world, elegantly made in cigar factories in Honduras. Founded by Jose Gener in 1865 in Cuba, Hoyo De Monterrey has gained worldwide popularity due to its enriched…
Honored with more than the rating of 90 by the cigar magazine “Cigar Aficionado,” La Gloria Cubana cigar has been one of the best cigars for cigar lovers since 1990. Even today, the cigar is one of the most preferred and admired cigars globally. La Gloria Cubana is a perfect mix of Dominican and Nicaraguan…
A spicy and creamy smoke produced by an elegant cigar not only gives smokers a flavorful taste but also makes them feel refreshed and charged. Romeo y Julieta is such a cigar that gives all its smokers around the world an unforgettable, rich taste. The cigar has received the greatest ratings from the cigar magazine…
Industry luminary and father of two, Daniel Blumenthal, died of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease at 94 years old last Wednesday in Paramus, New Jersey. He dedicated his life to his family and philanthropy after retiring in 1998, but Blumenthal’s legacy in the cigar world was impressive. Before leaving the industry, Blumenthal was the chairman of…
Ever heard of Grisel Valdez? She is known as one of the 300 “cigar factory readers” in Cuba. Cigar factory readers go around to the cigar factories in Cuba and entertain cigar rollers throughout the day. Started 150 years ago, cigar readers have become a big tradition in Cuba, and all the factory workers appreciate…
Executive editor, Gordon Mott, of Cigar Aficionado shows us how to light a cigar using only 3 matches without cutting the head off or drawing. After seeing this video we were a bit curious because it was something we’ve never tried before. He says this method allows you to really taste the true flavor of…
How about biting off the end of a cigar with your teeth? There are ways to go around this primitive method. Why ruin a beautiful cigar by chomping off the end, not to mention the leftover bits of cigar in your mouth, this is why it’s important to choose a cigar cutter that is right…
