Hand Rolling Cigars: The most basic method of categorising cigars is by the method in which they are made. Cigars are either rolled by hand, or manufactured by machines. The novice smoker may be tempted to start by trying machine made brands. However, the aspiring connoisseur should consider spending a little more and move up…
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Which Cigar Merchant? Where to Buy your Cigars
which cigar merchant? We occasionally receive emails from disgruntled customers of other so called ‘Havana cigar merchants’ from the UK and other countries, so here’s a few tips when considering choosing your cigar merchant. The tips probably apply more to cigar merchants in the UK, but most are also relevant if you are considering selecting a cigar merchant…
How To Age Cigars & Improve their Flavour
There is an increasing demand for aged cigars which can be achieved by ageing cigars in a properly maintained humidor, the general rule is that the flavour of the cigars will continue to improve for up to ten years. After that amount of time, cigars will no longer show any significant amount of improvement, although…
Cigar Etiquette
In 1967 Zino Davidoff outlined cigar etiquette for smokers in his noted essay for connoisseurs. It is a charter and code for cigar smokers everywhere, and it remains as valid today as when he first wrote it. Among his directives were the following do’s and don’ts. Do warm the foot of the cigar slightly before…
Where would we be without Cuba?
Where would we be without Cuba? If you’re an American, please don’t answer that. The fact is that Cuba has perfected many of our favourite, usually unhealthy, habits. From rums and cigars, there is something about Cuba that makes them irresistible to us collectors. In fact, as history recalls, just hours before President John F….
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