Category Archives: Tobacco History

The Top 12 Most Expensive Cigars in the World

We won’t deny that, sometimes, smoking cigars is not the cheapest of habits or hobbies. That being said, for the quality of a good cigar and the amount of skilled work that goes into making each stick, there are some good deals out there that are worth every penny. However, there are also a number […]

A Guide to the Smoking Jacket

Once upon a time, smoking jackets were worn every night after a dinner while enjoying a puff on a quality stogie. While such jackets are rarely used nowadays, we take a look at the history behind these iconic garments, and why they were so popular in the past. What is a Smoking Jacket? For those […]

Why Your Cigar May Taste Bitter

man holding a cigar

There is little more annoying than sitting down to enjoy a smoke and discovering that your cigar tastes bitter after you take a puff. Cigars can taste bitter due to a number of reasons, and even the world’s finest cigars can turn in certain conditions. So how do cigars end up bitter? We take a […]

Different Cigar Wrapper Types

The wrapper of a cigar essentially acts as a form of marketing for the brand. As the first thing a cigar lover will see when inspecting their latest stogie purchase, the wrapper is a sign, indicating to them the taste, texture and flavours they may expect to find when enjoying a puff. The appearance of […]

Guide to Cigar Shapes and Sizes

Cigar aficionados will have a pretty good idea about what size cigar they like smoking, but for novice smokers, all of the different vitola names can prove a little confusing. We’ve put together a handy guide to help you understand the difference between each. What is a Vitola? The term vitola is used in the […]

4 Methods Used to Cure Tobacco for Cigars

Tobacco leaves hanging in a barn to dry

Any cigar that you’ve smoked has been on quite the journey. From the initial planting to the final product, there’s so many steps taken to ensure that the cigar in your hand is the best that it can be. In this guide, we’re going to walk you through the main methods used for curing tobacco […]

Cigar Wrapper Guide: Maduro Wrappers

A Marburo cigar next to a glass of whiskey

In this instalment of our cigar wrapper guide series, we’re going to be taking a more in-depth look into the classic Maduro cigar. When it comes to cigars, there are countless ways for us to categorise them, from size to brand and even colour and taste. But perhaps the easiest way to separate our favourite […]

Cigar History: Padrón Cigars

Padron Cigar in a box

Padrón Cigars are one of the most desired cigars available. It’s far from uncommon to hear the words: “that was one of the best smokes I’ve ever had” after the last draw of their Padrón Cigar has been taken. Although smoking is a very personal subject matter, and we all have a very different palate, […]

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