Cigar smoking is an age-old tradition that began as a simple tribal ritual and evolved into a worldwide phenomenon.
The Most Smoking Countries
November 29, 2023 JR explores the most smoking countries worldwide, including the main countries known to grow, import, and benefit from the ever-growing premium cigar market. Read More
Unsung heroes of the cigar industry
October 27, 2023 JR Cigars explore the unsung heroes of the cigar industry and sheds light on those who started with nothing and grew into a successful premium cigar brand. Read More
The History of Romeo y Julieta Cigars
October 17, 2023 JR Cigars explores Romeo y Julieta, its incredible history, and what shaped the respected reputation of one of the finest premium cigars on the market. Read More
Canada’s Cigar History
September 29, 2023 JR Cigars explores the history of Canadian tobacco, the striking beginning of the premium cigar industry, and the reason Cubans are a Canadian focus. Read More
The History of Rocky Patel Cigars
September 22, 2023 JR Cigars explores the exciting history of Rocky Patel Cigars from the beginning and looks at how Rocky Patel evolved into an incredible and reputable brand. Read More
The Legacy of Winston Churchill
August 17, 2023 JR explores the legacy of Winston Churchill, from his experiences as a soldier, politician, and defender of democracy to his famous love for premium cigars. Read More
The History of Saint Luis Rey Cigars
June 16, 2023 Although one of the more understated brands in the vast lineup under the Altadis U.S.A. portfolio, Saint Luis Rey Cigars are the kings of countless humidors across the country. Read More
The History of La Aurora – The Dominican Republic’s Oldest Brand
June 6, 2023 Take a look back on the history of La Aurora, the oldest Dominican Republic cigar brand. JR takes you from day one of La Aurora right up to the present day. Read More
The History of CAO
July 7, 2023 For more than 25 years, CAO Cigars has been pushing the standard in the Cigar industry with their great cigar products and packaging. Read More
Cigars with interesting backstories: Alec Bradley Magic Toast
April 28, 2023 Born from unlikely inspiration on a dark night in a Honduran tobacco field, discover how the rich and complex Alec Bradley Magic Toast cigar got its name. Read More
An homage to Oliva Serie V Cigars
March 27, 2023 JR explores the fantastic flavors of Oliva Serie V, this famous smoke has been reincarnated into some spectacular exclusives only available at JR Cigars Read More
The cigar legacy of Martin Luther King
January 13, 2023 Discover how you can celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King and how the tobacco industry opened his eyes to racial equality. Read More
The History of Arturo Fuente
September 5, 2022 Fuente is one of the best-selling cigars in the world. Now, while the founder of the brand was born in Cuba, the brand itself was in fact brought to life right here in the USA. Read More
The Tobacco Plant Explained
August 5, 2022 The history of tobacco leaves and other parts of the plants spans over 500 years, yet how familiar are we with the history and anatomy of the tobacco plant? Read More
JR Cigar’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
January 1, 2021 JR Cigar officially opened for business in 1971 and from there, took the world by storm. Take a look at the history of JR Cigar to discover more. Read More
50 Year Evolution of Your Favorite Cigar Brands
April 29, 2021