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Variety is the spice of life. Join Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer for some lesser-known but excellent whiskey cocktails to pair with your favorite cigars.
A fantasy football draft night offers up a litany of tough choices: running back or quarterback? Pepperoni or sausage pizza? Light or craft beer?
However, one question that shouldn’t keep you up at night is what cigars you should bring. To make this decision even easier, we’re listing out our favorite smokes for football season, tailgates, and fantasy draft night. Check them out here!
Cigar World Deep Dive: Estelí
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Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about one of the most important cigar places in the world: Estelí
You’re not afraid of a little heat, are you?
Good, because today we’re counting down our favorite cigars with spicy tasting notes! If you love premium cigars with robust and expansive flavor profiles, you’ve come to the right place.
For newcomers to the hobby, smoking a cigar for the first time can feel intimidating. Knowing how to cut the cigar, how to light it, how to store any cigars left over — and what tools you need to do those things — may not always be obvious! Luckily, you only need a few essential accessories to enjoy a cigar to the fullest. Here’s a quick list of five accessories every cigar lover should have in their lounge.
Hot summer nights call for cold drinks — and tasty cigars, of course. As we enter the dog days of summer, it’s a good time to rethink your cocktail game and try a new drink and cigar combo! Thankfully, we’ve got you covered on that front. Here are five excellent cigar and cocktail pairings for summer (and beyond).
When was the last time you really, truly relaxed? If you can’t recall, you may need a premium cigar, an extended vacation, or both! For today’s blog, we’ll list a few of our favorite smokes to enjoy while chilling on vacation. These are the five best vacation cigars.
Experience Luxury Pairings
Posted in Masters Series
We’ve talked a lot about what makes a great cigar and whiskey pairing so far. Now, it’s time for our experts Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and Tom Fischer of the Bourbon Blog to share a few of their favorite cigar-and-whiskey combos.
Age Before Beauty
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Patience is a virtue for both cigar and whiskey artisans. While quality ingredients and craftsmanship are vital to cigar and whiskey production, Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer explore how aging influences both cigars and whiskeys in our latest episode.
Faux Pas
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Breaking into a category like whiskey or cigars can be intimidating. And no one wants to look foolish when enjoying a drink or a smoke in public. Thankfully, our experts will help you avoid common faux pas no matter your experience level.
The Classics
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What makes a classic cigar or whiskey cocktail classic in the first place? Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer explain the backstories behind classics in the whiskey and cigar industries.
Much is made about cigar reviews. Check out any cigar brand’s website, and you’ll be sure to see displays indicating the plaudits the company has earned over the years. While we appreciate professional reviews, we also value how you, the actual consumer, rate cigars! That’s why we encourage our members to rate their favorite cigars, and that’s also why we’re sharing seven of the best-reviewed cigars on Cigar World.
The Best Ballgame Cigars
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With baseball season in full swing, there’s certainly no shortage of cigar-worthy occasions on the calendar. Check out these top cigar brands honoring America’s favorite pastime, and discover smokes that are sure to hit a home run at your next tailgate or watch party.
“Tradition” is one of the most important terms in the cigar industry. A few cigar brands can trace their roots back to the 19th century, and many cigar manufacturers try to carry on — if not replicate — the traditions laid down by their predecessors. Punch Golden Era is an exciting case study in tradition because it heavily features a type of tobacco that was once incredibly popular but is now a rarity: authentic Corojo.
Within the cigar industry, America is often viewed as a consumer of premium cigars instead of a producer. But that simply doesn’t tell the whole story. Cigar makers regularly utilize tobacco grown in the United States, and some of the biggest manufacturers still operate factories in America. Here, we’ll explore every aspect of American cigar tobacco and share a few of our favorite “USA cigars” to add to your collection.
Do we hear wedding bells? Like any celebration, a wedding is a fantastic occasion to light up a premium cigar. However, finding the right cigar for the groom, the wedding party, or 150+ guests isn’t always straightforward. With wedding season in full swing, today we’ll showcase a few of the very best cigars for weddings — updated for 2024.
For some consumers, the quality of Brazilian tobacco comes as a surprise — even in 2024. While South America’s largest country is famous for its soccer team, beautiful beaches, and exports like coffee, it is not generally the first place people associate with incredible cigar tobacco. However, Brazilian tobacco, specifically Brazilian Mata Fina, has a rich history in the cigar industry. And the exotic and flavorful nature of Brazilian tobacco can captivate any smoker.
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!
While tobacco originated in the Americas, the growth of the cigar industry has seen new forms of tobacco developed in places like Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe. And as cigar companies have sought to innovate, more brands are looking to these “exotic” tobacco varietals for new releases. This is the case with the new Macanudo Emissary España. Take a deep dive with us as we explore the backstory of this intriguing new smoke.
A Shared Craftsmanship
Posted in Masters Series
Cigars and whiskeys are—at their core—artisanal products that require skill and patience to craft. Learn more here.
Take Note
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See how to sharpen your palate to pick up subtle but rewarding tasting notes in whiskeys and cigars.
Giving Orders
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Neat or on the rocks? Our experts explain when and how to change up your standard whiskey order.
Getting Into Whiskey
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Everyone has to start somewhere. Discover the ideal way to begin your whiskey journey on the right foot.
Brown Spirit Basics
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What’s the difference between bourbon and rye? At what age does “Scotch” become Scotch? Learn all that and more.
