Cigar Smoking Etiquette

Smoking cigars may be a great source of pleasure in your life, but the courteous smoker knows that not everyone enjoys the taste (or smell!) of a good Cuban.  With the fervor of anti-smoking campaigns still in full swing, the importance of enjoying a good stogie while not offending others cannot be stressed enough.  Simply [...]

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Check the Ashtray: Using Ashes to Determine the Quality of Your Cigar

How to tell if your cigar is of the highest quality?  Check the ashtray—the ashes left behind can speak volumes about the quality of your cigar.  Here a few simple tips to determining the quality of your cigar. First, note how fast your cigar burns.  A cigar that seems to burn too quickly or disposes ashes [...]

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4 Tips For Lighting A Cigar

For new smokers, lighting a cigar can seem as daunting as learning to choose a good single.  Here are four tips to guide you in lighting a cigar for the first time. 1.  Use cedar matches, if possible.  If you prefer to use a lighter, make sure it’s butane lighter to avoid strong odors. 2.  Warm the [...]

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When Start Smoking Cigars

A lot of people may look back to the time when start smoking cigars.  For some it could have been a celebratory occasion, such as a milestone birthday, a birth (they make those pretty pink and blue cigars for either a boy or girl!), a marriage or landing your first job.  There are many events [...]

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