Combined Cigar Size and Shapes
Domestically the number of cigar shapes and sizes (combined known as a " Vitola ") is a lot simpler compared with the complex Cuban Size Chart. There are fewer shapes…
DBL Cigars Begins Shipping Its Newest Release, El Final
DBL Cigars by Francisco Almonte will showcase its newest deliverance, El Final at the 2022 PCA trade show in Las Vegas and is available for immediate distribution. El Final is…
The Evolution of a Cigar Smoker
We all have our unique journey into the world of premium cigars: some of us start later in life, some of us are introduced at a young age (insert minimum…
Mixed Results For Recent Edición Limitadas
Cuba’s annual trio of limited-edition smokes is beloved by consumers, but recent offerings are delivering mixed results in terms of ratings. Cigar Insider rated the first…
CIGAR NEWS: ALEC & BRADLEY KINTSUGI SHIPPING IN FALL OF 2020
Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 8, 2020) – Alec & Bradley Cigars, founded by brothers Alec and Bradley Rubin in 2018, announced today that their third full line release- Alec…
Texas Businessman Sets His Sights On Cigars
In an uncertain era when many cigarmakers are proceeding cautiously , a bold new cigar company has entered the playing field with guns blazing—Micallef Cigars. The Texas-based company launched seven cigar lines…
Moving Mountains
Most people avoid driving the Pan-American Highway at night, especially in the mountainous region of northern Nicaragua where the Estelí valley becomes mired by a very particular kind of darkness,…
Life After Number One
January 6, 2012, 10 A.M. A button is pressed in New York City and a copper, gold and blue cigar band appears on the screens of a waiting world. A…
Exploring Various Cigar Cutting Techniques and Tools
Cigar enthusiasts understand the significance of properly preparing their prized cigars for an enjoyable smoke. The manner in which one opens a cigar can vary from elegant to rustic, but…
In Memoriam: Alejandro Robaina
Per Reuters: Cuban tobacco legend Alejandro Robaina, known in international cigar circles for producing the best of his country’s famous tobacco leaves, died on Saturday at the age of 91, a…