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How to Store your Cigars: Cellophane vs. no Cellophane
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It’s common knowledge that many cigar brands package their individual cigars in cellophane within each respective box. This begs the question: Should I keep my cigars in cellophane?
Here’s what some of the Cigar World’s top brand ambassadors, Sean Williams, Laurel Tilley, and Rick Rodriguez, have to say.
How and Why you Should Smell Your Cigars
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We’ve all been there; minding your own business, searching for a great cigar at your local shop when you see someone pick up a cigar, take a big ‘ole sniff of it pressed up against their nostril, then place it back on the shelf. Unfortunately, this is a fairly common practice amongst self-appointed aficionados but is there any weight to their whiff?
Best Entry Cigars from CAO, Cohiba & Macanudo
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Every week, we’re breaking down the Behind the Band series and delivering you the best cigar pro-tips and tidbits from each and every episode. This juicy morsel from Episode 1 just couldn’t be overlooked.
Here’s the best entry cigars from Cohiba, Macanudo, and CAO straight from Sean Williams, Laurel Tilley, and Rick Rodriguez themselves.
Cigar Bar Chicago: Top 5 In the Windy City
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If you’re looking for the best cigar bar in Chicago, there’s no doubt you’ve come to the right place. No matter if you’re traveling through Chi-town on vacation, for work, or if you’re a windy
Cigar Bars Vegas: The 5 Best In Sin City
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Explore Cigar World for the best cigar bars in Las Vegas. No matter if you’re a cigar beginner or a cigar aficionado, we've put together the top 5 cigar bars in Vegas.
15 Best Humidors For Home or Travel Humidors
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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.
Best Cigar Art
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For any cigar beginner or cigar expert, having a comfortable and stylish place to smoke and converse with your friends and family makes every cigar that much better. But, what is a cigar room or lounge without the right cigar artwork?
Best Drink Pairings For Cohiba Cigars
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Explore Cigar World for the best drink pairings for Cohiba’s cigar lineup. From coffee to spirits, we've put together the best drink pairings for each and every cigar.
5 Women in Cigars to Follow Immediately
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There’s no question, over the history of cigars it’s been an industry dominated by men. But, as times change, the world evolves, and that’s no longer the story. If there’s anything these women are showing the world, it’s that they can not only live in this man's world, but own it.
The 15 Best Cigar Lighters & Torches of 2020
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From single-flame to table-top torches, we’ve put together the best lighters for cigars.
The Best Drink Pairings for Hoyo Cigars
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Just like wine and cheese, a cigar and a drink pairing go hand-in-hand. But, for your average cigar smoker, it can be difficult knowing what kind of beverage to pair with certain cigars. Even for the cigar aficionado, a cigar pairing suggestion or two never hurts.
10 Best Cigar Ashtrays for Any Budget
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The saying goes, “a carpenter is only as good as his/her tools.” Believe it or not, a cigar smoker is only as good as your cigar ashtray. Well, that may not be entirely true, but you get the gist.
For any cigar smoker, whether you smoke one cigar a year or one a day, a cool cigar ashtray can be the perfect combination of show-stopping aesthetic and meaningful functionality.
Cigar Bar NYC: The 5 Best In The City
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Explore Cigar World for the best cigar bars in NYC. No matter if you’re a cigar beginner or a cigar aficionado, we've put together the top 5 cigar bars in NYC.
History of Cigar Bands
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Learn about the history of Cigar Bands.
How to Fix a Cigar Wrapper
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Learn how to fix a broken cigar wrapper. To repair it, you'll need some acacia powder or pectin, and also a 'patch', a small piece of donor tobacco, perhaps from the cigar stub of a similar blend. To make thecigar wrapper repair, simply apply the acacia or pectin to the patch, paste it over the crack and wait for it to dry.
How to Select your First Humidor
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Discover how to select your first humidor. Learn about selecting the proper humidor for your cigar collection.
Cigar Accessories
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What cigar accessories do you need? Get recommendations on the best cigar accessories.
Cigars for Special Occasions
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Most of life’s big events go perfectly with a celebratory cigar. From graduations to bachelor parties, anniversaries and promotions, special occasion cigars are a great way to celebrate.
How to Buy Cigars
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Check out these helpful tips for buying cigars. Learn how to buy cigars, at cigar shops or online.
Cigar FAQs
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If you’re new to cigars, you might have some simple questions that you’d rather not ask a true aficionado.
How Cigars are Made
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The mystery surrounding how different tobaccos blend together to create a distinctive and consistent flavor can be attributed to the talents of the blender and the quality of tobaccos used.
Cigar Vocabulary
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A dictionary of terms you’re likely to use when speaking to fellow cigar connoisseurs.
How to Pair Cigars and Scotch
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Find out the most popular rule regarding cigar and scotch pairing, and get a handful of pairings to start you on your way.
Types of Cigar Wrappers
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Increase your knowledge of cigars. Learn about the different types of cigar wrappers.
How to Taste a Cigar
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Cigars are filled with subtle nuances that can be hard to pick up. Use these cigar tasting tips to experience more of the flavors of your smoke.


