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Can you cut a cigar in half? Technically yes, but the real question is: Should you? Definitely not! Most aficionados would never cut a cigar in half unless they really need to as cutting a cigar in half is considered a big no!
So why cut a cigar in half at all?
When talking about prope...
Figurados, otherwise known as Torpedos, Pyramids and Belicosos, stand out in your humidor due to their tapered head, this pointed head is deliberately designed to concentrate the smoke directly onto your palate with more intensity. Because they are more difficult to roll, they cost a littl...
Smoking a cigar can be very daunting as a beginner, there are many different colours, shapes and manufacturers out there so where do you start? Well there is no right or wrong selection, if you’re in a retail shop the assistant should guide you in the right direction as they will want you to e...
The three most common ways to consume tobacco cigarettes, cigars and pipes, with the latter two offering a more elegant way to smoke as well as providing a richer tobacco experience. While some smokers stay loyal to their certain way to enjoy tobacco, most will switch between pipe and cigars to...
Welcome to the wonderful world of new world cigars!
Now I know that it can be very intimidating to walk in to a large humidor and be blown away by the sheer volume of shapes, sizes, lengths, and wrapper colours.
So here are my top tips for all you beginners as you venture on this journey of di...
Cigar Cutters are an important piece of equipment to all cigar smokers. The cut style you choose is completely down to personal preference. The main two cutter styles are V-Cut and Straight Cut. Read on for more details on the difference between the two...
A V-Cut cutter cuts a wedge out of ...
A flame lighter is essentially the device that cigar smokers use for lighting up their cigars. There are two types available from Soft to Jet.
Soft flame lighters produce a flame that’s soft and these flame lighters usually don’t work perfectly where ther...
Boveda is a two-way humidity control pouch which is designed to be used with desktop humidors to keep your cigars in the correct condition at home. There are other ways of controlling the humidity, for example with a humidifier unit, but these require more attention and topping up with distilled wat...
A cigar can provide a great deal of enjoyment, and it should not be rushed. Allow yourself time to appreciate the whole experience, from choosing and cutting to lighting and smoking. The pleasurable ritual of smoking a cigar begins with cutting it. Most modern experts agree that the best way to cut ...
There has been much discussion and argument over whether cigars can be restored to their normal state once they have dried out. If a cigar has become dry and the wrapper has not cracked and unravelled, then it can be restored. But this must be done slowly and patiently. If the wrapper has actually b...
How to cut and light a cigar, this is an art that will maximise enjoyment of your chosen smoke. Every Havana is made from three components; filler, binder and a wrapper leaf that is sealed at the cigar's 'head' with a cap made from a piece of wrapper leaf.
To cut a Havana, you need to...
There is no more depressing sight than, when opening a box of your favourite Havanas, you find the cigars inside riddled with holes. It means that you have suffered an attack by Lasioderma Serricorne, to give it the scientific name, otherwise called the Tobacco Weevil, the Tobacco Bee...
‘ To age or not to age’ … that is the question ! ( with thanks to our friend Reuven Zasler for this article)
Aside from my own hands-on experience concerning the topic of ageing, as well as the positive experience of other enthusiasts, there exits a body of literature, albeit qui...
Havana cigars mature like fine wines, in fact they will continue to improve for up to their first 15 years and in many cases much longer, but they do need a little basic care.
The humidifier in your humidor should be topped up with either humidification solution or distilled water (available from m...
A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure relative humidity.
Relative humidity is a measure of how much water the air is holding, relative to the maximum amount of water the air could possibly hold at a given temperature. Because of the delicate design of hygrometers, it is easy for them to b...
For years we have heard rumours about a special box of Cohiba Esplendidos with a see through lid and a humidity device inside it.
Admittedly most of these reports came from the other side of the Atlantic, but nevertheless we were intrigued. Enquiries to Habanos SA met with a firm ...
Following our recent marketing survey, we realise that we have a vast cross section of customers ranging from the beginner who is just starting out in the Havana cigar world to the connoisseur who is looking for something with a little more complexity and sophistication. With over 500 cigars in...
Whether it's a budget Dutch cigar or a premium Cuban, there is no greater pleasure than relaxing with a delicious smoke. So how do you make sure your cigars stay safe while travelling on holiday or for work?
Cigars are very susceptible to damage due to a change in their climate, if you st...
- Everything you need to know when starting to choose and smoke your first cigar.
The History of Cigars
Cigars have been around for decades, dating back to before Christopher Columbus made the cigar more popular in mainstream culture.
Native Caribbean's rolled up and...
Eugenio is in charge of factory tours at La Aurora, during his time there he has built up a wealth of knowledge and tips on how he thinks a premium cigar should be smoked and enjoyed. So, sit back, light up a La Aurora ADN, and read through his expert advice. You may find some new tech...
I am sure every cigar smoker has been curious at some point as to how their cigar became so beautifully finished and the process behind creating such a masterpiece. I know I was! There are a lot of steps and processes to creating the perfect cigar. So, I am going to present the five steps which expl...
Like cigars, cutters come in all shapes and sizes, offering all sorts of cuts. But what really is the difference between a V cut and a guillotine cut? Does quality make a difference to the overall smoking experience? And do you really need one? Carry on reading this article where it's all broken...
Our Favourite Venues for the Cigar Smoker
We receive many emails asking "Where can I smoke cigars in London and the UK?" So, as I "herf" across the country, I’ll update this page with cigar friendly locations as an easy reference. There are of course loads of...
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AGING: Completed cigars are put in rooms, usually cedar lined, under humified conditions. The cigars are permitted to rest, during which time the tobacco is given a chance to marry or blend. Cigars can continue to age in personal cigar humidors. If the cigars are looked after properly th...
