Cigar World Education

Lighting a premium cigar evenly is crucial to enjoying it. One of the most consistent and reliable ways to light a cigar is with a butane lighter. Butane torch lighters — unlike matches — work in all weather conditions and provide a ton of heat to get your cigar started. Plus, the best butane lighters allow for close control, meaning you can “touch up” uneven burn lines if necessary. 

From Alec Bradley to Xikar, here are the best butane lighters to try out in 2024.

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CAO’s #MixUpAGoodTime is back with another crazy partner for a popular cigar. If you’re down to get tropical, you’ve got to check out the latest in the CAO social video drink pairing series that puts an Amazon Basin in one hand and a glass of sangria in the other.

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There are many many common misconceptions about the cigar industry. But, one of the biggest fallacies over the last several years is that cigars are a male-dominated pastime. Now, historically, there’s no question, that’s true. But over the last 5 to 8 years we’ve seen a tremendous rise of empowered women smoking cigars as not only a hobby, but embracing the full lifestyle as well.

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To understand Camacho Cigars, you have to first understand the history of the Corojo seed.

Perfected in the 1940’s by famed tobacco grower Diego Rodriguez, Corojo was the incredible result of taking the famed Criollo strain and crossing it with Indonesian Sumatra. The outcome, a bold, yet smooth tobacco that became nothing short of legendary.

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It’s a debate as old as time. Alright, well, maybe not as only as time, but it’s a very old question within cigar circles across the globe. Do you inhale cigar smoke or do you not inhale cigar smoke?

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Just like any hobby, whether it’s golf, fishing or photography, there’s always a set of accessories that are essential to making sure the experience is filled with enjoyment. The same goes with cigar smoking. And the fact is, subconsciously, your cigar accessories may say a lot about your personality.

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Let’s get one thing straight. With cheap cigars, there’s cheap in the sense of price, then there’s cheap in the sense of quality. This list is all about the former. 

It’s unfortunate, ‘cause with the stigma of premium hand rolled cigars, so many people automatically think they have to spend $10+ bucks a cigar for a great experience. That’s anything but true. 

So, whether you’re lounging in your favorite chair or getting some work done on the lawn, these 9 cheap cigars are easy on your wallet but are some of the best cigars for the price.

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While we love brick-and-mortar cigar shops — and would recommend you find a store near you with our retail locator if you haven’t already — online cigar stores offer some advantages in terms of selection and (sometimes) price. Indeed, there are plenty of places you can buy cigars on the internet, and today, we’ll highlight a few of our favorites. 

Here are the best places to buy cigars online, updated for 2024.

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Of all cigar accessories, the humidor is arguably the most important. A properly maintained humidor can keep your cigars in ideal smoking condition for years — and potentially even decades. (For more information on how to season and maintain a new humidor, click here.) 

Whether you’re looking for your first humidor or you’re seeking an upgrade, start your search for a new humidor here with Cigar World’s top 24 cigar humidors of 2024.

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This week, CAO is pouring up a premium take on Flathead Friday with the continuation of their #MixUpAGoodTime social video series, pairing cigars in their lineup with a suggested cocktail. 

Check out the video and the recipe below, then #MixUpAGoodtime of your own with a sazerac and a Flathead V21.

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As they say, all good things must come to an end, and that’s exactly what’s happening with this year’s Cigar World “best of” cigar shop list around the U.S. But, don’t be sad that it’s over, be happy that it happened. Over the last four weeks, we’ve broken down the best cigar shops on the west coast, the northern states, the east coast, and the midwest according to reviews from Google and Yelp. Now, we didn’t necessarily save the best for the last, but we did save an amazing group of cigar shops for last.

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A few weeks ago, we started delving into Cigar World’s “best of” cigar shop list around the U.S. The first week, we covered west coast cigar shops. The second week, the best cigar shops in the northern states. And last week, we took a trip to the east coast to delve into the best cigar shops.

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This week, we’re excited to bring you the next part of our favorite cigar shops across the U.S. So, without further adieu, get our favorite (Yelp & Google’s favorite too) places to buy cigars on the east coast.

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This week, we’re excited to bring you the next part of our favorite cigar shops across the U.S. So, without further adieu, get our favorite places to buy cigars in the northern states...

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We’ve researched on Google, researched on Yelp, done our due diligence, and researched some more. Traveled the west coast, the east coast, the north, south, and the midwest. We’ve taken into account the selection, the atmosphere, the deals, and the extracurriculars (like drinks) to bring you five from each region.

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There’s perhaps no better way to celebrate the new year than by lighting up a cigar, pouring yourself a glass of champagne – or whatever you prefer to drink – and taking some time to enjoy and reflect.

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Cigars are a timeless sign of luxury, class and taste. That being said, some cigars rise above the rest in terms of superb blends, exciting packaging and other premium features that make a luxury product that much fancier. Today, we’re going to look through the most expensive cigars in the world and talk a little bit about why they deserve hefty price tags.

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The ultimate 2021 holiday cigar gift guide for you or the cigar lover in your life.

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The perfect guide for Boveda Packs; what they are, how they work and which ones you need to pick up for your cigar collection.

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We’ve put together some of our favorite cigar apparel pieces that will have you looking as cool as you feel when you spark up your next cigar.

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Colombia is a northern country nestled next to the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Due to its close proximity to the ocean, tobacco has been cultivated in Colombia since the early colonial days.

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Whether you’re traveling through Miami on vacation, for work, or if you’re a MIA local that’s looking to kick back with a cigar, a drink, and maybe some eats, we’ve put together the best places to light up a stogie and enjoy the finer things in life.

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For their fourth rendition of their social #MixUpAGoodTimeSeries, CAO gets spooky and a little unconventional with their pairing of CAO Bones and a delicious cocktail. For those new to the series, #MixUpAGoodTime is a short video series featuring popular CAO cigars and how to make a drink with which they pair nicely.

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For centuries, new fathers have handed out cigars in celebration of the birth of their children. Indeed, if you only know one thing about cigars, it’s probably that people tend to smoke them when a baby arrives. But why? Where does this tradition come from? And more pressingly, what are the best cigars for new dads?

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Cigars have long been associated with celebrations and special occasions. So it’s easy to see why cigars and weddings are a natural pairing. Cigars not only make a great gift, but they’re perfect for sharing with friends and family members to commemorate a special day.

However, finding the best wedding cigars can be a bit tricky –– even if you smoke cigars regularly. With that in mind, today we’ll look at some of the best cigars for weddings:

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