We’re celebrating National Cigar Day with a whole month’s worth of Cigar World trivia!

Question 1: Which end of a cigar are you SUPPOSED to light?

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The foot is the bottom of the cigar and the end you’re intended to light.

Question 2: Of the following, which is the biggest cigar size?

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The Churchill size was named after Winston Churchill himself.

Question 3: Which of these countries is NOT known for producing premium cigars?

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Tobacco tends to grow best in warmer climates.

Question 4: What is the exterior leaf of a cigar called?

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The wrapper is often considered the most important leaf on the cigar.

Question 5: What are cigars usually stored in?

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The ideal home for cigars is inside a wooden humidor.

Question 6: True or False: You can review cigars on Cigar World.

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And we love to read them. Drop a review of your favorite cigar today!

Question 1: What makes a cigar a “Puro”?

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You’ll likely find Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Dominican Puros at your local cigar shop.

Question 2: Which US state is most known for producing cigar tobacco?

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Connecticut Broadleaf and Connecticut Shade leaves are mainstays of premium cigars.

Question 3: Which of the following is NOT a real cigar:

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Some cigars have traditional names… some don’t.

Question 4: What does “stacking dimes” mean?

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The ash on a well-made cigar will resemble dimes stacked on top of each other.

Question 5: What is (approximately) the best humidity for storing cigars?

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Generally speaking, it’s advised to store cigars at around 70% humidity.

Question 1: What does “Cohiba” mean in the native language of the Taíno?

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The Taíno people first introduced tobacco to Europeans on Christopher Columbus’s 1492 voyage.

Question 2: Where does the phrase “close but no cigar” originate from?

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Carnival and circus booths used to give out cigars as prizes for winning sideshow games.

Question 3: Which cigar-loving British Prime Minister coined the term “Iron Curtain”?

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And yes, the Churchill size is named after him, too.

Question 4: What cigar aficionado and basketball legend smoked his first cigar after winning the NBA Championship in 1991?

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Jordan would develop a passion for cigars in the years to come. And he had plenty of occasions to celebrate with them.

Question 5: Which of these cigar brands is the oldest?

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J.C. Newman was founded in 1895 and is the oldest family-owned premium cigar maker in America.

Question 1: When is National Cigar Day?

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And if you’re playing trivia on February 27, then happy National Cigar Day to you!

Question 2: What cigar innovator does National Cigar Day commemorate?

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The German-born immigrant helped industrialize the cigar-making process in the 19th century.

Question 3: True or False: Premium cigars are primarily rolled by hand.

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While certain aspects of the cigar-making process are mechanized, the actual rolling of the cigar is still done by a skilled artisan.

Question 4: What’s the best way to celebrate National Cigar Day?

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Bingo!