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Anatomy of a Cigar
Like many pleasurable commodities, a fine cigar is the sum of each of its well-crafted parts. Every cigar smoker should be knowledgable about the anatomy of this elegantly crafted tobacco device before smoking. ?Who would wantto look like a rookie in front of a group of aficionados? The cap is a loose piece of tobacco on the top of the cigar, made from natural glue. It keeps the cigar together ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigar Aficionado's Big Smoke
This past weekend was one of the biggest weeks for a cigar smoker; it was Cigar Aficionado?s sold-out 17th?annual Big Smoke in Las Vegas! More than 4,500 cigar lovers came out for seminars and smokes for the three day weekend at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. Friday and Saturday nights included meals, a variety of drinks, and booths of the top-shelf cigars for avid smokers to have a memorable time. ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cars and Cigars: A Match Made in Heaven
Are you tired of that new car smell? Or maybe you just prefer the smell of a smooth cigar or the feel of a cigar between your hand and the wheel. Either way, you?re in luck. Here are six luxury cars that pair extremely well with your cigar. 1. Cadillac CTS The engineer of this delicate car, Randall Shwarz even states that this car ?tends more towards art than science?, a design that riva... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Craft a Coolidor
Want to take your hobby to greater heights? Make a ?Coolidor,? a humidor made out of a cooler. It takes about half the time of smoking a really good cigar (a.k.a. 30 minutes.)? Given a cooler?s airtight seal and humidity lock, it is perfect for holding your next batch of stogies. If you were to have a humidor the size of a cooler, you?d be out $500, but the average cooler only costs about $... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Where it's Inappropriate to Not Smoke a Cigar
Just like indulging in a nice glass of whiskey, you can?t just light up a cigar anywhere. It has to be in the right ambiance, and with most public places being smoke-free, cigar smokers sometimes have to get creative. An emblem of festivities, a symbol of relaxation and an overall sign of a good day, there are inappropriate places to smoke a cigar; however, there are places where it?s inappropria... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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What's the Deal with Cuban Cigars?
Despite the opinions of many expert cigar aficionados and rollers who say that the quality of Cuban cigars has waned over the years, people still crave those forbidden stogies. Regardless of individual opinions on the quality of Cubans ? because, let?s be honest, an opinion is an opinion for a reason ? we have been getting a lot of questions over the last several months from our customers and frie... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Throw an Epic Cigar-Centric Memorial Day Party for Smokers and Non-Smokers
We may be stuck in that rut of Spring showers and pre-June gloom, but it always seems to clear up by Memorial Day ? just in time for you to throw your annual epic party. Whether your guests are seasoned cigar smokers or novices, we have some tips on how to throw a party for all types of guests. This year, don?t wait until the last minute to do the planning. Let us help you prepare in advance and t... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The Mafia and Cigars
Gone are the days of the jazz lounge where you would walk in and be bombarded with the sweet, spicy smell of cigar smoke. Obviously for health reasons, smoking is not allowed in really any public place anymore however, cigar smoking in general has lost some of its essence and appeal to most of society over the last few decades. When you think about or see someone smoking a cigar, what type of char... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Linguistic History of the Word 'Cigar' and its Slang
Ever wonder where the word cigar came from? It's linguistic origin reveals a rich history of the word. There are two competing theories about where the word?cigar?comes from. One is that it's from the Spanish?cigarro whereas other linguists claim it's from the Mayan word?sikar.? Since?its introduction to the English language, cigar remains?a popular term for the wrapped tobacco leaf.?However, m... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars & The Geniuses Who Smoked Them
What Does It Mean To Be A Genius? Are you genius if you smoke cigars? Not necessarily. There are intelligent people, however, who may argue against that statement. In order to understand the question a little bit better, let's take a look at what it means to be a genius. Pause for a second and really ask yourself what you think it means to be a genius. Once you have done that, think of some peo... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
