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Should we remove the band while smoking?
A few days ago I received an e-mail from a reader. Here’s what Lucas said in his e-mail:…
August 25, 2022
How to cut a cigar with Aria Giovanni
For your Sunday viewing pleasure a short and entertaining video on how to cut a cigar… done by…
August 25, 2022
How to light a cigar with Aria Giovanni
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August 25, 2022
Cigar Tip: wet the cap before cutting
When I light a cigar with friends who are not regular cigar smokers, I often see them damaging…
August 25, 2022
What is retro-haling?
I received three contact form messages during the last week from users who wanted to know how to…
August 25, 2022
Cigar Tip: Dry Boxing Cigars
There is nothing like a moist, fragrant cigar. The wonderful aroma we sense upon opening our cigar humidors…
August 25, 2022
Boutique cigars… Is there a difference?
Fifteen years is a long time. If we look back to 1996, we would see a world where…
August 25, 2022
Returning cigars… don’t be shy
No need to smoke a brick. Readers have often asked how to unplug a clogged cigar. I know…
August 25, 2022
Cigar Tip: Cutting a Torpedo
Cutting a cigar cap can be tricky. We need to cut just enough cigar to open its end,…
August 25, 2022