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Cigar of the Month: November 2024

Curated to provide you with some of the best cigars on the market at an unbeatable value, here is November's selection of our Cigar of the Month Club from JR Cigars. Read More

Cigar Deals: November 2023

Check out our best deals we have to offer for the month of November! Read More

Top 5 Padron Cigars

With an impressive portfolio of 90-plus rated blends, Padron cigars are seen as some of the best smokes one can buy when walking into any humidor and we here at the Blending Room can only agree to that statement when you see the true craftsmanship of a beautiful Padron cigar. Read More

The Top 10 Best Full-Bodied Cigars

For our latest Top 5 list, we're giving you our favorite Full-Bodied Cigars we've enjoyed over the years! Read More

Long Ash Podcast EP.142: Nick and Chris’ Top 25 cigars of 2022

It's that time of the year again and we've put together one of our best lists yet of our Top 25 Cigars of 2022 Read More

Nick and Chris’ Top 25 Cigars of 2022

Secret Chris and Nick Libretti worked incredibly hard to determine which cigars we feel deserved to be appointed to the Top 25. Without further ado, here are our Top 25 Cigars of 2022. Read More

Top 5 Christmas Cigar Gifts

Hello my friends and ho ho ho to you from JRCigars.com. Very special top five we have during this holiday season. This is our top 5 Christmas Cigar Gifts Read More

8 Cigars to celebrate Hanukkah

Celebrate the festival of light with JR as we discuss the ideal gifting cigars for Hanukkah, offering cigars for each day of your celebrations. Read More

Top 5 Cigars for Nick Libretti’s Birthday

"So it’s December and Top 5’s are in. This one's for Nick Libretti; ‘cause it’s his birthday list. From Mil Dias to Fondation, Mi Querida and such are in this Timeless sample pack. Enjoy one from us!" Read More

Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Cigars for 2022

The art of the virtual event took off with many manufacturers choosing them over in person. However, there is one point in the year that many look forward to that will always be consistent. That is the highly popular Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Cigars of the Year list. Read More

Long Ash Podcast Episode 140: Terence Reilly from Aganorsa Leaf

This week on episode 140 of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick is joined by Aganorsa Leaf Rep. Terence Reilly to talk about some of the unique tobaccos and popular cigars being pumped out of the Nicaraguan cigar giant. Read More

Top 5 Oliva Cigars

With a rich history, we only thought it'd be right to create our Top 5 Oliva Cigars. Between the new JR Melanio 50th and the Oliva Cain Daytona, here are our Top 5 Oliva Cigars of 2022. Read More

A guide to Oscuro cigar wrappers

The darkest shade of cigar wrappers, learn about the lengthy and complex process that Oscuro cigars go through to get their jet-black color and intense flavor. Read More

International winning blends for the FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2022 has featured some of the world's greatest national teams, so check out our cigar blends inspired by nations at this year's tournament. Read More

Long Ash Podcast: Episode 139: Say Cheese!!!

On the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Secret Chris talk about their Thanksgiving traditions as well as some of their favorite (and least favorite) cheeses they enjoy snacking on. Read More

Celebrities Who Smoke Cigars: Jay Z

JR explores the incredible legacy of Jay-Z, the world’s most successful rapper who is continuing to build his empire of success with a premium cigar in hand. Read More

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