Cigar guides
Practical articles on cigar sizes, preparation, storage, tasting and brand histories.
BeginnersHow to choose your first cigarA practical first-cigar guide to size, strength, storage, cutting and the first smoking experience.PreparationCutting and lighting properlyLearn where to cut the cap, how to toast the foot and how different cutters and lighters affect the draw.
TastingHow to read a cigar's flavor profileLearn to notice wood, coffee, earth, spice, sweetness and fruit notes as a cigar changes through its thirds.
StorageHumidor: why it matters and how to use itUnderstand cigar storage, relative humidity, seasoning, humidification and common humidor problems.
SizesCigar Sizes and Vitolas: From Petit Corona to ChurchillCompare common cigar formats by length and ring gauge, and learn what a vitola tells you about a cigar.
BrandsA. Fuente: Brand StoryCrafting timeless cigars with a legacy of passion and perfection.
BrandsAganorsa Leaf: Brand StoryCultivating the Soul of Nicaraguan Tobacco.
BrandsAging Room: Brand StoryCrafting exceptional experiences through the art of aged tobacco.BrandsAJ Fernandez: Brand StoryCuban craft in Nicaragua — a grower and maker who rolls for half the industry.BrandsAladino: Brand StoryAuthentic Corojo. Honduran Heritage. Timeless Craft.
BrandsArturo Fuente: Brand StoryA family dynasty and the creators of the legendary OpusX.BrandsASHTON: Brand StoryCrafting moments of refined pleasure.BrandsATABEY: Brand StoryThe ancient goddess's mystery, embodied in a perfect cigar.BrandsBULL MOOS: Brand StoryCrafting robust experiences, one draw at a time.BrandsCavalier GenèVe Cigars: Brand StoryInnovation meets tradition: The white ash diamond of modern cigar craftsmanship.
BrandsCohiba: Brand StoryCuba's most iconic marque — born from Castro's private cigar.BrandsCrowned Heads: Brand StoryCrafting modern classics with a nod to tradition.BrandsDavidoff: Brand StorySwiss elegance and one of the most luxurious names in cigars.BrandsDrew Estate: Brand Story"The rebirth of cigars" — from infused Acids to the cult Liga Privada.BrandsEL CAÑONERO: Brand StoryCrafting bold experiences, one draw at a time.BrandsGraycliff: Brand StoryThe essence of Bahamian luxury, handcrafted for the connoisseur.
BrandsGreat Wall: Brand StoryThe enduring legacy of Chinese cigar craftsmanship.BrandsHoyo de Monterrey: Brand StoryA Cuban classic from Vuelta Abajo and the robusto icon Epicure No. 2.BrandsJ.A.O. Yaguao: Brand StoryCrafting bold Nicaraguan puros with a nod to tradition.BrandsJose Martí: Brand StoryA tribute to a national hero, embodying Cuban spirit in every draw.BrandsJoya de Nicaragua: Brand StoryThe oldest Nicaraguan brand — once "the cigar of US presidents".BrandsJR Cigar: Brand StoryYour gateway to the world of premium cigars.BrandsKristoff: Brand StoryCrafting bold, boutique cigars with a rustic charm and rich complexity.BrandsLa Aroma de Cuba: Brand StoryA classic legacy, expertly reimagined in Nicaragua.BrandsLA AURORA: Brand StoryLa Aurora: A Century of Passion, A Legacy of Flavor.BrandsLA GLORIA CUBANA: Brand StoryA legacy of tradition, crafted for the discerning palate.BrandsLa Palina Cigars: Brand StoryA Timeless Legacy Reimagined for the Modern Connoisseur.BrandsLEAF by Oscar: Brand StoryUnveiling the essence of tobacco, wrapped in its purest form.BrandsLEC BRADLEY: Brand StoryPassion for tobacco, artistry in every draw.BrandsLoaisiga Cigars: Brand StoryLoaisiga Cigars: Crafting Nicaraguan tradition with a passion for excellence.BrandsLURI CIGARS: Brand StoryCrafting Nicaraguan tradition with a modern touch.BrandsMacanudo: Brand StoryThe benchmark for mild, consistent, and approachable cigars.BrandsMi Querida: Brand StoryA bold expression of authentic Nicaraguan character.
BrandsMontecristo: Brand StoryThe best-selling Cuban brand, named after a novel.BrandsMy Father Cigars: Brand StoryFather and son García — Estelí masters and the Cigar of the Year Flor de las Antillas.BrandsNueva Matacapan Tabacos: Brand StoryThe legacy of Mexican tobacco, crafted for the connoisseur.BrandsOliva: Brand StoryA family with a tobacco lineage since 1886, and the Serie V Melanio.
BrandsPadrón: Brand StoryThe box-pressed Nicaraguan legend — a benchmark of quality.BrandsPartagás: Brand StoryOne of the oldest Havana brands and the full, earthy Serie D No. 4.BrandsPaul Stulac: Brand StoryCrafting bold experiences, one leaf at a time.BrandsPerdomo: Brand StoryA family Nicaraguan brand that grows its own tobacco from seed.BrandsPERDOMO 30th Anniv. Robusto Maduro: Brand StoryCelebrating three decades of Nicaraguan cigar excellence.BrandsPlasencia: Brand StoryGenerations of tobacco mastery, crafted into exceptional cigars.BrandsQuesada: Brand StoryFour generations of tobacco tradition, crafted into exceptional cigars.BrandsRamon Allones: Brand StoryA legacy of full-bodied Cuban tradition, since 1845.
BrandsRocky Patel: Brand StoryFrom a Hollywood lawyer to one of the best-known brands in the world.BrandsRomeo y Julieta: Brand StoryHavana for Churchill — a balanced classic named after Shakespeare.BrandsSan Lotano: Brand StoryA classic reborn: honoring heritage with modern mastery.BrandsSAVA: Brand StoryCrafted tradition, refined pleasure.BrandsSignature: Brand StoryCrafting moments of refined indulgence.BrandsTabacalera AJ Fernandez: Brand StoryCrafting the future of Nicaraguan cigars with Cuban soul.BrandsTabacalera Guerrero: Brand StoryCrafting Nicaraguan tradition, one exceptional cigar at a time.BrandsTabacalera Oliva De Nicaragua S.A.: Brand StoryCrafting exceptional Nicaraguan puros with generations of passion.BrandsTabanero Cigars.: Brand StoryHand-rolled in Ybor City, a testament to traditional craftsmanship.