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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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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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It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . for limited-edition cigars! That’s right; before we close the book on 2024, we have a few special, limited-run cigars to highlight for the holidays. If you’re in the market for a unique cigar to share with friends and family (or to enjoy on your own), you’re in the right place. Check out these excellent limited cigars for the holidays!

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Thanksgiving may not be the first holiday you associate with cigars. However, Thanksgiving is all about reflecting, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends, which makes it a fantastic occasion to light up a quality smoke. The only problem? Figuring out which cigar you should set aside for Turkey Day. We’re here to help on that front! Check out these fine recommendations that will enhance any Thanksgiving celebration. 

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

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Cookouts. Barbecues. Camping trips. Lawn games. Summer is the perfect time to engage in many of our favorite activities. And, of course, we recommend enhancing your summer engagements with a tasty cocktail and a premium cigar! If any of that sounds appealing to you, you’re in the right place. Check out our summer cigar and drink pairing guide!

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Look, we get it. Buying an entire box of cigars can be a big decision! If you’re going to shell out hundreds (or sometimes even thousands) of dollars on cigars, you want to ensure you’ll enjoy them first. Thankfully, cigar sampler packs offer new smokers the chance to taste numerous cigars while allowing seasoned aficionados to explore new blends. There are a ton of great cigar samplers on the market, but here are a few we’d recommend.

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