Cigar World Education

CAO Thunder Smoke marks the third entry in the brand’s Arcana Series — a line dedicated to unique tobacco stories. Unlike previous Arcana cigars (Mortal Coil and Firewalker), which highlighted rare production methods, Thunder Smoke is defined by its remarkable, All-African filler tobaccos. Join us as we explore this limited-edition Toro from CAO. 

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A great cigar “experience” often involves factors beyond the cigar itself. What you have to drink, who you’re smoking with, and where you light up can all affect how much you enjoy (or don’t enjoy) any given smoke session. Today, we’ll highlight a few locations across the country that supply excellent atmospheres for cigar lovers of all kinds.

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It’s tailgate time! Whether you’re gearing up for postseason baseball, the start of hockey season, or a good old-fashioned football game, cigars are a fantastic addition to any tailgate. Here, we’ll share a few tips for picking the best cigars for the occasion and teach you how to set up the perfect cigar bar for a tailgate party.

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Premium products invite comparisons to each other. After all, similar levels of quality, care, and craftsmanship are required to produce things like sports cars, bespoke watches, or fine wines. Perhaps, then, it’s no surprise that high-quality wines and premium cigars pair so well together. Both are artisanal, natural products that age beautifully and offer connoisseurs rich and rewarding experiences. If you love cigars or wine, or you want to learn more about either, then check out our guide for pairing cigars and wine here. 

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With its latest release, La Gloria Cubana is spotlighting the workers who craft their cigars. Gran Legado (Spanish for “Great Legacy”) is a limited-edition release rolled only by 20 artisans with at least 15 years of experience.

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If you need proof that things get better with age, just look at cigars. Aging can help elevate the flavor profile and overall quality of the cigar-smoking experience. While every cigar features tobacco aged for a minimum standard of time, cigar brands will often reserve some of their best tobacco for extra aging. Today, we’ll focus on a few of our favorite cigars with special aged or “vintage” tobacco. 

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Selecting five cigars everyone should try at least once is like picking the five best movies or albums of all time — impossible. However, because we like to have fun and talk about outstanding cigars, we’re going to try anyway. Whether you’re a new smoker or you’re looking for some classic smokes to (re)discover, each of these five cigars is a certified winner and has been on the market for at least nine years.

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Given the many high-quality cigars available today, it’s always a challenge to identify a few “special occasion cigars” that stand out from the crowd. Indeed, this list could easily include 50 cigars and still not cover every smoke that would make an excellent addition to a wedding, birthday, or anniversary celebration. Still, for the sake of brevity, here are our top five special occasion cigars you can count on to deliver at your next big event. 

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Storing your cigars at an ideal humidity level can be a tricky task. Leave your cigars in an over-humidified humidor, and they can experience problems like mold, tobacco beetles, and construction issues like poor burns and draws. On the other hand, under-humidifying cigars can cause them to dry out, become brittle, and lose their delicious, natural flavors.

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When it comes to cigars, size matters. 

The shape, length, and width of a cigar all affect the composition of the blend and, ultimately, how it tastes. Today, we’ll focus on the width of the cigar — known in the industry as its “ring gauge” — and explain everything you need to know about cigar sizes.

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The best whiskey and cigars aren’t necessarily the most expensive! In our final episode, Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer break down some of their favorite cigar and whiskey options in every price category. 

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Discover the ultimate cigar and whiskey collaboration. Experience Weller by Cohiba — with Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer.

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There are simply too many high-quality whiskey cocktails to cover in one video. Explore even more incredible whiskey cocktails to pair with your favorite cigars with your hosts, Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer.

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Variety is the spice of life. Join Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer for some lesser-known but excellent whiskey cocktails to pair with your favorite cigars.

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A fantasy football draft night offers up a litany of tough choices: running back or quarterback? Pepperoni or sausage pizza? Light or craft beer? 

However, one question that shouldn’t keep you up at night is what cigars you should bring. To make this decision even easier, we’re listing out our favorite smokes for football season, tailgates, and fantasy draft night. Check them out here!

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This year, Hoyo added not one but two cigars to its full-time lineup: Rojo and Oscuro. Both play off the tradition and innovation that have defined the brand for decades, and today, we’ll look at the more Honduran-forward of the two blends, Rojo. 

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Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about one of the most important cigar places in the world: Estelí

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You’re not afraid of a little heat, are you? 

Good, because today we’re counting down our favorite cigars with spicy tasting notes! If you love premium cigars with robust and expansive flavor profiles, you’ve come to the right place.

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For newcomers to the hobby, smoking a cigar for the first time can feel intimidating. Knowing how to cut the cigar, how to light it, how to store any cigars left over — and what tools you need to do those things — may not always be obvious! Luckily, you only need a few essential accessories to enjoy a cigar to the fullest. Here’s a quick list of five accessories every cigar lover should have in their lounge.

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Hot summer nights call for cold drinks — and tasty cigars, of course. As we enter the dog days of summer, it’s a good time to rethink your cocktail game and try a new drink and cigar combo! Thankfully, we’ve got you covered on that front. Here are five excellent cigar and cocktail pairings for summer (and beyond).

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When was the last time you really, truly relaxed? If you can’t recall, you may need a premium cigar, an extended vacation, or both! For today’s blog, we’ll list a few of our favorite smokes to enjoy while chilling on vacation. These are the five best vacation cigars.

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We’ve talked a lot about what makes a great cigar and whiskey pairing so far. Now, it’s time for our experts Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and Tom Fischer of the Bourbon Blog to share a few of their favorite cigar-and-whiskey combos.

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Patience is a virtue for both cigar and whiskey artisans. While quality ingredients and craftsmanship are vital to cigar and whiskey production, Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer explore how aging influences both cigars and whiskeys in our latest episode. 

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Breaking into a category like whiskey or cigars can be intimidating. And no one wants to look foolish when enjoying a drink or a smoke in public. Thankfully, our experts will help you avoid common faux pas no matter your experience level.

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What makes a classic cigar or whiskey cocktail classic in the first place? Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer explain the backstories behind classics in the whiskey and cigar industries. 

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