Cigar smoking is an age-old tradition that began as a simple tribal ritual and evolved into a worldwide phenomenon.
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
A Brief History of the Cigar Industry: 1971-2021
April 22, 2021
Story Behind Davidoff Small Batch Cigars
September 18, 2020 We sat down with Klaas Kelner of Davidoff Cigars to review their newest release, the Davidoff Small Batch. Stop by JR Cigars and get their Small Batch today! Read More
Nat Sherman: One of the Most Famous Names in Premium Cigars
May 16, 2019 Nat Sherman Cigars goes all the way back to New York City circa 1930. Nat Sherman started his luxury cigar and cigarette business located at right in the heart of bustling Manhattan. Read More
The History of Cigars: When Were Cigars Invented?
May 15, 2019 The history of cigars is fascinating, layered, and complex. Find out everything you need to know about the rich origins of cigars with JR Cigars. Read More
A Brief History of the World-Famous Montecristo No. 2 Cigar
March 19, 2019 Montecristo No. 2 cigar is one of the original sizes in the Montecristo portfolio. The No. 2 was created in Cuba and became the most popular of all the sizes. Read More
Drew Estate
December 7, 2018 Drew Estate has become a juggernaut in the cigar industry. From selling their cigars in the streets of NYC to being the most decorative company in the world. Read More
The History of Cigars: From Ancient Times to the Modern Humidor
July 27, 2018 Cigar smokers today can choose from a vast selection of premium cigars sourced from all over the world. However, it has taken more than 1,000 years for cigars to evolve to where they are today. Here’s what you should know … Read More
The History of Arturo Fuente: Part 2
March 9, 2016 In 1958, Carlos Fuente Sr. bought A. Fuente & Co. from his father for one dollar. Carlos was very ambitious and sought to spread the Fuente name throughout the country. However, more problems were on the horizon. Once … Read More
