Cigar Cutters Explained: Guillotine vs. V-Cut vs. Punch
Guillotine, V-cut, or punch? Learn how each cigar cutter changes the draw, which cut suits which cigar, and how to avoid a…
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How to Fix an Uneven Cigar Burn: Canoeing, Tunneling & Coning
Frustrated by canoeing, tunneling, or coning? Learn how to fix an uneven cigar burn and save your premium smokes with these quick…
Rum & Cigars: A Caribbean Pairing Guide
Bourbon gets all the glory in the modern cigar lounge, and scotch gets all the prestige. But if ... Read more
The Art of the Retrohale: How to Unlock the Full Flavor of Your Cigar
If you aren't retrohaling, you're missing half the blend. Here is the step-by-step guide to properly retrohaling your cigar without burning your…
Maduro vs. Oscuro: Breaking Down the Darkest Wrapper Leaves
Both maduro and oscuro wrappers are dark, oily, and complex — but they're not the same thing. Here's what separates them, from…
The Roast Principle: Why Fall Stouts and Maduros Belong Together
When temperatures drop, the flavor logic shifts. Rich imperial stouts and full-bodied maduros share a common language — dark roast, fermented sweetness,…
Eighteen Holes, One Cigar: The Golf Course Smoke Guide
The best cigars for golf: what works on the course, how to carry them, and four picks matched to round length and…
Eighteen Holes, One Cigar: The Golf Course Smoke Guide
Mid-September is prime golf weather. Here's how to pick the right cigar for your round, carry it correctly, and not be that…
Fall Rotation: Rethink Your Humidor Before September Hits
The light is different in August. Not obviously — not yet — but it’s there if you pay ... Read more
What Connecticut Shade Wrapper Actually Does (And Why Alec Bradley Chose It for Their 30th)
Connecticut shade wrapper has a specific history and a specific job. Here’s what it brings to a blend — and why Alec…