Dominican Overruns 2
October 6, 2015 Straight from the TDG factory in the Dominican Republic, we have procured a series of overruns of some very famous Altadis USA brands. These inexpensive bundles are the Dominican Overruns 2. Featured in various strengths, these fine smokes … Read More
The Padron Series Cigar – An Affordable Beauty!
September 22, 2015 Steeped in rich in Cuban heritage, the ultra-premium Padron Cigars are regarded by many, as one of the finest, if not the very best brand on the planet, and that includes Cubans. I honestly don’t think I’ve met … Read More
The Fabulous Montecristo White Vintage Connecticut Cigars
September 1, 2015 When the first settlers came to the Connecticut Valley in the early 1600’s, the native population was already growing tobacco! Today, the Connecticut River Valley is home to what many consider the best cigar wrapper leaf in the world. The … Read More
Top 10 Countries That Grow Cigar Tobacco
August 26, 2015 Cuba– Cuba is probably the most famous cigar producing country in the world. Its tobacco is renowned for its flavor and high quality. Although it has been banned in the United States for more than half a century, it still … Read More
IPCPR Day 3
July 20, 2015 In my mind day three seemed to be the most important day of the IPCPR show. The glitz and glamour of the big manufacturers was fantastic, yet in terms of the cigars, well most of them have been announced for … Read More
Best Dominican Republic Cigar Brands
June 22, 2015 Favorite Dominican Cigar Brands Jump toArturo FuenteCohibaRamon AllonesLa Gloria CubanaMontecristo The Dominican Republic has a long and rich history of cigar making, going … Read More
Dry Cured Cigars | Wrappers, Fillers & Flavors
June 22, 2015 Previous Lesson Table of Contents Next Lesson Cigar School Lesson 5: Dry Cured Cigars About Dry Cured Cigars Dry cured cigars go through a special manufacturing process, which includes the cigars being oven baked. Dry cured … Read More
Process for Making Handmade & Handrolled Cigars
June 22, 2015 Previous Lesson Table of Contents Next Lesson Cigar School Lesson 4: Handmade Cigars Introduction Handmade cigars have three main parts – the filler, the binder, and the wrapper. Each of the parts has a different function … Read More
Machine Made & Rolled Cigars | Cost & Flavors
June 22, 2015 Previous Lesson Table of Contents Next Lesson Cigar School Lesson 6: Machine Made Cigars Machine Made Cigars – Mass Market Cigars A machine made cigar is basically a bundle of tobacco that is rolled into a tubular … Read More
JR University | Information for beginners
June 22, 2015 JR University Cigar school is in session! Whether you are a practiced enthusiast or want to properly enjoy a smoke for the first time, there is always something new to learn. Our experts have crafted easy-to-follow cigar tips that will … Read More
Cigar Wrappers: A Guide to Different Types
June 22, 2015
The Smaller Ring Gauge Cigars
June 4, 2015 You don’t know what you are missing! There seems to be an on- going trend among our modern (younger) cigar smokers that bigger is always better. Today a 50-ring gauge cigar is the norm and many manufacturers are … Read More
The Inner Workings Of A Cigar
May 4, 2015 Nick cuts open a perfectly good smoke just to show you the inner workings of a cigar. Come check out what it takes to put a cigar together and get some answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. Read More
An In- Depth Look at 3 Great New Cigars from Altadis USA!
May 1, 2015 One of the joys of being in the Cigar Biz for more than a quarter of a century is the fact that I have had … Read More
L’Atelier Surrogates
March 13, 2015 It is a rare occurrence in this industry when you meet someone with not only a limitless knowledge of tobacco, but also the creativity and innovation to make his cigars completely unique. This is the case of legendary Pete Johnson, … Read More
