Education Cigars 101

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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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 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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Everyone’s favorite bracket-based competition has returned for 2025! It's time for another year of Cigar World Cigar Madness. This year fourteen of the most popular brands in the industry are set to battle it out to see who will hoist the Cigar World Cigar Madness Championship trophy! It's time for you to decide who wins! Make sure to follow us on our Instagram and cast your vote for your favorite smokes all month long.

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A great cigar is a great cigar all the time, right? Well, not necessarily. Some cigars are simply too expensive, too big, or too rare to enjoy on a regular basis. Such cigars will make quality special occasion smokes, but they’re unlikely to be a wise choice for enjoying Monday through Friday. Instead, today, we’ll focus on a few sticks that are excellent everyday carry candidates. Here are our favorite everyday cigars.

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You never get a second chance at a first impression. Smoking a cigar should be an enjoyable experience, but, unfortunately, too many people don’t like their first forrays into cigar culture. If you’re new to the cigar hobby — or you have a friend who wants to start trying cigars — be sure to read this article ASAP! Here, we’ll share some cigar-smoking basics and pass along a few key tips for enjoying your first cigar and smoking experience.

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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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What’s not to love about Charlotte? It has pro sports, delicious BBQ, and, of course, the best cigar bars and lounges. If you’re looking for a place to grab a drink and light up a smoke, then you’ve got a lot of options (and a tough choice to make). Luckily, we’ve narrowed down the list for you. Here are our favorite cigar-friendly spots in the Queen City.

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Ready to take things up a level in the Mile High City? Today, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite cigar bars and lounges in Denver. Whether you’re in town for the weekend or looking for a new spot to kick back with a premium smoke, we’ve got the best places to smoke cigars in Denver covered here.

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While mellow cigars are occasionally classed as “beginner cigars,” the truth is that cigars with lighter wrappers and mellower bodies can still impart tons of flavor and produce extraordinary smoking experiences. So whether you’re a newbie or a long-time cigar lover, you’ll find some excellent recommendations on our list of the top-rated mellow cigars for 2025. 

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Check out some of the best cigars with chocolate tasting notes. Learn about chocolatey cigars. 

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Honduras is one of the leading producers of premier tobacco and fine cigars in the world. Indeed, some of the most acclaimed cigars in the industry are Honduran puros (meaning they only feature Honduran tobacco). True, some other countries and growing regions may get more attention from the cigar community, but this list will prove that Honduran smokes can still deliver the goods — and then some! Check this out if you’ve been sleeping on Honduran cigars. 

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Cigars left outside of a humidified environment, though, typically won’t last longer than a few days before they become brittle, cracked, or unsmokable. That’s why it’s so important to have a quality humidor to store your cigars and to have effective humidifiers in your humidor. Today, we’ll list the top humidifiers for your humidor so you can make your next purchase with confidence. 

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Smoking cigars in cold weather often isn’t the most fun. No one wants to shiver alone on a porch for hours while they struggle in vain to enjoy their favorite smoke. Unfortunately, if you don’t have access to an indoor lounge, smoking outdoors may be your only option — even if it is cold outside. The good news is that you can find excellent cigars you can enjoy quickly during the winter months. 

Here are a few cigars on the smaller side that are perfect for smoking in winter, on lunch breaks, or any occasion when time is at a premium.

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