Cigar World Education

Nothing beats a great day out with dozens of cigar vendors. If you’re like us, a cigar festival is always an exciting occasion, and today we’re looking forward to the cigar festivals coming up in 2026. Here’s your ultimate guide to cigar festivals 2026.

Keep an eye out for updates to this page as dates and locations are finalized!

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For anyone new to cigars or even for the seasoned cigar expert, one of the key accessories to complete any cigar collection is a great humidor. Without storing your cigars at the proper temperature and humidity, they are certain to end up dry and anything but what the cigar artisan who rolled them intended them to be.

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Cutting a cigar may sound easy, but it often trips up new or inexperienced cigar fans. Thankfully, we’re here to help. Here’s the complete guide on how to cut a cigar accurately so you have a fantastic smoking experience every time. 

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It’s difficult to overstate just how important humidity is to cigars. Without proper humidification and storage in a humidor, cigars will dry out, crack, lose flavor, and generally become unsmokable after a few days. So it’s key to use products like Boveda Packs or Heartfelt Beads to ensure your cigars stay fresh and humidified. So which should you use in your humidor: Boveda vs. Heartfelt Beads?

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Cigars come in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and types. In this article, we’ll provide a resource that lists common cigar shapes, explains how cigar size is measured, and highlights the major cigar types available for sale at digital and brick-and-mortar retailers. Plus, we’ll explain how to use this information to find a cigar that’s perfect for you!

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There are a LOT of great cigars on the market today. And while that’s exciting, it can also be overwhelming, especially for new fans. So today, we’re going to explain how to choose a cigar. We’ll share a few cigar buying tips and help you find the right cigar, no matter your experience level or preference.

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Cigarillos are a popular choice for fans of premium cigars. After all, many established brands like Drew Estate, Hoyo de Monterrey, and Joya De Nicaragua (among many others) offer products in the cigarillo size. The appeal is easy to see: cigarillos are flavorful and satisfying, but they’re also super convenient, quick to smoke, and typically cost less than a traditional premium cigar. But just what are cigarillos? Which brands make the best cigarillos? And what’s the difference between cigarillos and short cigars? We’ll answer all that — PLUS, we’ll provide a few recommendations too. Check it out!

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Get the full story behind Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Cigars.

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Michael Jordan and cigars? Learn about Michael Jordan (the GOAT) and cigars in our latest article.

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How long do cigars last? Find out how long cigars last inside and outside a humidor.

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Cigars and luxury go hand-in-hand. For centuries, cigars have been associated with opulence, wealth, and “the good life.” Indeed, some of the finest cigars and accessories on the market are crafted with the luxury lifestyle in mind. And today, that’s what we’re going to cover. Check out some of our favorite luxury cigars, pairings, and accessories that are worth indulging in. 

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Big cigars are eye-catching, sure, but they’re not always the best choice for the moment. Indeed, small cigars (thin cigars, short cigars, etc.) are often perfectly suited for social gatherings and celebrations. Here, we’ll highlight some of our favorite small cigars and explain the best times to have a quicker smoke. 

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Cigars come in many — *many* — shapes and sizes. From the traditional to the common, to the downright peculiar, today we’re covering all cigar sizes and shapes in one handy guide. Plus, we’ll explain why these different shapes and sizes matter (i.e., how they affect the smoking experience). 

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Cigar blenders have many techniques they can use to influence the flavor profile of a cigar. One such way is to assemble cigars with tobacco leaves taken from certain primings. What are primings? Primings refer to the process of harvesting tobacco leaves in a pre-determined order. 

Let’s break that down further here.

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Whether you plan on chilling, grilling, or some combination of the two this summer, a backyard cookout is a great occasion to light up a few cigars. Smoking outdoors can be a wonderful way to pass the time. However, you should probably select cigars that boast bold flavor profiles if you plan to smoke at a BBQ. Cigars with subtle nuances aren’t ideal for these settings because you could miss some of the flavors due to factors like wind, other aromas, etc. To that point, here are our picks for the best cigars to smoke while grilling out.

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Have you suffered from a bad smoking experience lately? The reason might be poor humidification. Thankfully, we’re here to explain how you can rehydrate dried-out cigars. Let’s break it down. 

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What is the best drink to have with a cigar? The answer is subjective, of course, but as a general rule, the drink should complement the cigar, not the other way around. 

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The Kentucky Derby is one of the finest spectacles in all of sports. While the race only lasts around 2 minutes, the day is filled with pageantry, partying, and plenty of cigars! Indeed, horse racing is a fantastic occasion for lighting up a premium cigar. So whether you’re headed to Kentucky for the “Run for the Roses,” or you’re just looking for a great cigar for horse racing, we’ve got you covered. 

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What makes a great cigar a great cigar? At a certain level, enjoying a cigar is subjective. You may love a cigar because it was a gift, or because of an occasion, or any number of sentimental reasons. However, cigar ratings look to measure and rank cigars based on “objective” factors like taste, draw, burn, “dynamism”, consistency, and, occasionally, appearance and price. Here, we’ll delve into cigar ratings, explain what they mean, and help you make sense of the various awards and accolades that cigar brands value so much. 

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Ecuador is one of the best places in the world to grow tobacco. With its warm climate, volcanic soil, and unique cloud coverage, Ecuador offers cigar manufacturers a unique set of favorable conditions to explore. Ecuadorian tobacco often makes for exceptional cigar wrapper leaves, and as a result, a number of sub-varieties of Ecuadorian tobacco exist. Today, we’ll take a deep dive into a few of them and explore Ecuadorian Sumatra, Ecuadorian Habano, and Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade tobacco — along with a few cigar recommendations to keep things interesting.

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Less is not more; more is more. If you believe in this maxim, then you’ll love today’s article highlighting our favorite gigante cigars. Thicker ring gauge cigars have only grown in popularity over the past few decades, and these big, powerful smokes consistently prove to be crowd (and critic) pleasers. Check out our top gigante cigars for 2025.

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Cigars make a tremendous gift for just about any occasion. Holidays, birthdays, promotions, and anniversaries all present great opportunities to get the cigar lover in your life a little something special. If you’re having trouble figuring out where to start, though, you’re in good hands. We’ve scoured the internet to find the best cigar gift sets to fit any budget. Check out these fantastic cigar gifts here.

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A quality torch lighter is an essential item for any cigar lover. While you can *technically* light up a cigar with just about any flame, the best cigar lighters and torches will enable you to get an even, consistent burn going time after time. If you’re new to the cigar hobby — or if you’re in the market for a new cigar lighter — you’ve come to the right place. We’ve sifted through the reviews and the ratings, so you don’t have to! Check out the best cigar lighters and torches as vetted by Cigar World.

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Besides the cigars themselves, no purchase is more important to a cigar lover than a cigar humidor. Cigar humidors come in all shapes, sizes, and price ranges, but if you’re looking for the best of the best, you’re in the right place. We’ve sifted through the reviews and ratings and uncovered the best large cigar humidors on the market to make your life a little easier. Check out our top large cigar humidors that make the perfect home for any sizable collection of premium cigars.

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Europe has long been an important market for cigar manufacturers, and many famous Europeans have harbored a profound love of cigars over the years (none more so than Winston Churchill). However, recently, cigar brands have begun to feature European tobacco in premium cigars. Let’s explore European tobacco and explain what makes it an exciting new player in the cigar industry.

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