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Best Lighters for Cigar Smokers: Torch vs. Soft Flame
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Is there a “wrong way” to light a cigar? Ask five different cigar lovers, and you may get five different answers. What is indisputable is that how you light a cigar can affect how the cigar burns and, as a result, how you experience the smoke. Today, we’ll aim to clarify the situation by answering the question: what’s the best lighter for a cigar smoker, a torch, or a soft flame?
Top Mistakes New Cigar Smokers Should Avoid
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No one wants to look foolish in public. Unfortunately, the cigar space is not always kind to newcomers. There are many “unwritten rules” seasoned cigar smokers follow that are rarely obvious to new enthusiasts. The good news is that your friends at Cigar World are here to help. Check out these six mistakes new cigar smokers should avoid and get your cigar journey started on the right foot!
Cigar World’s Guide to Exploring Hybrid Tobacco Blends
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Discover hybrid tobacco. Explore hybrid tobacco cigar blends and how master blenders craft hybrid tobaccos here.
Cigars with Creamy Tasting Notes
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Who doesn’t love relaxing with a smooth and creamy cigar? Cream is one of the most common tasting notes found in cigars, and it’s something that newcomers and seasoned smokers alike value. If you love a rich and luxurious smoke, then you’re in for a treat with any of these five industry standards
Cigar World’s Guide to Cigar Humidity
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Newcomers to the cigar community often find out the hard way that poor humificiation can ruin even the most decadent cigar. Unlike other luxury products like high-end whiskey, for example, cigars must be stored in a specialized container called a humidor. Properly maintained humidors regulate temperature and humidity in a controlled environment, and they allow cigar lovers to safely store their favorite smokes for years (or even decades).
Cigar World’s Guide to Fall Cigar Blends: What to Look Out for This Autumn
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Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy a cigar. Whether you’re planning a tailgate, a wedding, or a Halloween party, there are plenty of delicious smokes that will enhance any autumnal occasion. Here, we’ll list some fantastic cigars best suited for enjoying on a crisp fall day — along with some new releases to put on your radar.
Cigar World Deep Dive: CAO Thunder Smoke
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CAO Thunder Smoke marks the third entry in the brand’s Arcana Series — a line dedicated to unique tobacco stories. Unlike previous Arcana cigars (Mortal Coil and Firewalker), which highlighted rare production methods, Thunder Smoke is defined by its remarkable, All-African filler tobaccos. Join us as we explore this limited-edition Toro from CAO.
The Best Places to Smoke a Cigar This Fall
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A great cigar “experience” often involves factors beyond the cigar itself. What you have to drink, who you’re smoking with, and where you light up can all affect how much you enjoy (or don’t enjoy) any given smoke session. Today, we’ll highlight a few locations across the country that supply excellent atmospheres for cigar lovers of all kinds.
How to Set Up the Perfect Cigar Bar for a Tailgate Party
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It’s tailgate time! Whether you’re gearing up for postseason baseball, the start of hockey season, or a good old-fashioned football game, cigars are a fantastic addition to any tailgate. Here, we’ll share a few tips for picking the best cigars for the occasion and teach you how to set up the perfect cigar bar for a tailgate party.
Cigar World Pairing Guide: Cigars & Wine
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Premium products invite comparisons to each other. After all, similar levels of quality, care, and craftsmanship are required to produce things like sports cars, bespoke watches, or fine wines. Perhaps, then, it’s no surprise that high-quality wines and premium cigars pair so well together. Both are artisanal, natural products that age beautifully and offer connoisseurs rich and rewarding experiences. If you love cigars or wine, or you want to learn more about either, then check out our guide for pairing cigars and wine here.
Cigar World Deep Dive: Gran Legado
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With its latest release, La Gloria Cubana is spotlighting the workers who craft their cigars. Gran Legado (Spanish for “Great Legacy”) is a limited-edition release rolled only by 20 artisans with at least 15 years of experience.
Cigar World’s Top Aged Cigars
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If you need proof that things get better with age, just look at cigars. Aging can help elevate the flavor profile and overall quality of the cigar-smoking experience. While every cigar features tobacco aged for a minimum standard of time, cigar brands will often reserve some of their best tobacco for extra aging. Today, we’ll focus on a few of our favorite cigars with special aged or “vintage” tobacco.
Top 5 Classic Cigars Every Smoker Should Try
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Selecting five cigars everyone should try at least once is like picking the five best movies or albums of all time — impossible. However, because we like to have fun and talk about outstanding cigars, we’re going to try anyway. Whether you’re a new smoker or you’re looking for some classic smokes to (re)discover, each of these five cigars is a certified winner and has been on the market for at least nine years.
Cigar World’s Top Special Occasion Cigars — Fall 2024 Edition
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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.
Cigar World’s Guide to Dry Boxing a Cigar
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Storing your cigars at an ideal humidity level can be a tricky task. Leave your cigars in an over-humidified humidor, and they can experience problems like mold, tobacco beetles, and construction issues like poor burns and draws. On the other hand, under-humidifying cigars can cause them to dry out, become brittle, and lose their delicious, natural flavors.
Cigar World’s Guide to Cigar Ring Gauges
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When it comes to cigars, size matters.
The shape, length, and width of a cigar all affect the composition of the blend and, ultimately, how it tastes. Today, we’ll focus on the width of the cigar — known in the industry as its “ring gauge” — and explain everything you need to know about cigar sizes.
The Best Cigars for Your Fantasy Football Draft Night
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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: Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo
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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
The Best Cigars with Spicy Tasting Notes
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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.
The 5 Cigar Accessories Every Aficionado Needs
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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.
The Best Cigars to Bring on Vacation
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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.
7 of the Best Reviewed Cigars on Cigar World
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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.
Cigar World Deep Dive: Punch Golden Era
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“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.