
Cigars 101

Domestic Cigars Size Chart
The Domestic cigar market uses standard measurements: inches for length and ring gauge for width. Ring gauge is…
August 25, 2022
7 Cigar Myths Debunked (or not…) [infographic]
Today we would like to show you some of the most common cigar myths in the form of…
August 25, 2022
What are the Little White Dots on my Cigar’s Ash?
Question from Peter: Smoking Cohiba Siglo IV and 2 out of 8 smokes had these white little granules…
August 25, 2022
How to Smoke a Cigar Without Going Up In Smoke
We get a lot of questions from cigar aficionados who are just starting out. This is why I…
August 25, 2022
Beyond Vanilla: Cigar Suggestions for the Lady Smoker
Today we’ve got another guest post from Nikki Glenn, a cigar aficionada from St. Louis and a violinist…
August 25, 2022
How Far Down Should You Smoke a Cigar?
I just received the following question from a reader: “How far should one smoke a cigar? Down to…
August 25, 2022
Analog vs Digital Hygrometer : Which Is Better?
Stocking up on supplies for your first humidor? Building a wineador? One essential you absolutely must buy is…
August 25, 2022
The Ash Shades: a Detailed Look
During the last couple of months, we’ve posted two excellent articles originally published in an Italian cigar magazine…
August 25, 2022
Cigar Storage: Optimal Temperature and Humidity
If you’re an avid cigar smoker, even as a novice, chances are good by now you’ve had a…
August 25, 2022