Everyone needs to start somewhere. Even the most seasoned of cigar smokers were once beginners who needed to learn the ropes for storing, cutting and even lighting a cigar (Yes, there is a wrong way to do this). While the process of lighting a cigar isn’t overly complicated, it’s often what puts beginners off from […]
Whether it’s a car or a pair of Italian leather boots, the things we love need to be taken care of. This includes our cigar collections. In this handy guide, we’re going to be sharing some of our top tips on caring for your cigars so you’re guaranteed that perfect smoking experience every time. 1. […]
24 Whether you are just starting out in the cigar world or are looking to freshen up on the basics, this guide will help you turn from a beginner to a refined and well-educated smoker of cigars! Click a topic, or scroll down to learn everything! What Cigar Should You Buy as a Beginner? Understanding […]
If stored correctly, your cigars could last for decades! But what happens if you don’t? In our blog, we explore if a cigar can go bad and what to do to prevent it.
4 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 […]
When purchasing a cigar, you’ll notice that it’s been covered by a protective film made of cellophane, which has begged the question of many cigar smokers: should I remove the plastic wrapper from the cigar if I’m going to store it?
1 When it comes to gin nowadays, you’re spoilt for choice! You might be surprised to know that there are some stern requirements for a beverage to be considered gin by law. These include: Being a neutral spirit distilled from something natural like wheat, barley, potatoes or grapes. The predominant flavour must be juniper. There […]
A very commonly asked question when it comes to smoking cigars is: should I remove the band when I go to smoke it? Ultimately, this decision is up to you. Some choose to smoke keeping it on, whereas others remove it. We look at the arguments behind all of the options! Taking It Off Before […]
Once you’ve grasped the basics of cigar smoking and know more or less what it is you are looking for in a cigar, you can start to look for ways in which you can enhance your cigar smoking experience. In this guide, we will share some of our advice and top tips to help you […]
The way your cigar burns can reveal lots about the way your cigar has been constructed. While you may think that the way your cigar burns is down to the way you have lit it, the way the cigar has been made can actually make more of an impact. We take a look at the […]
