Drugstore Cigars: A Good Buy?

The sheer diversity of cigars can be confusing for new smokers.  Many new smokers want to know:  is it OK to buy cigars from their local drugstore or chain store?  What is the quality of these cigars?  Can you expect to get good flavor from these cigars? While of course, it’s perfectly OK to purchase these [...]

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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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