I’m in my garage, the evening sun casting a warm glow over my workbench. My Les Paul rests there, with its new strings ready for tuning and its body shining with polish. I’m revisiting the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real...

The Great Father’s Day Cigar Hunt It’s a crisp June morning, and I’m pacing our kitchen, coffee in hand, plotting the perfect Father’s Day gift for Mike, my cigar-obsessed husband. Father’s Day is no time for socks or a “World’s...

This morning, my local cigar shop called, urging me to try the new E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Connecticut, a release generating buzz among enthusiasts. After a quick haircut, I visit the shop, chat with the owner about Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s amazing...

My buddy swings by the house, a glint in his eye, pulling out a CAO Amazon Basin Dagger from a bag like it’s a rare artifact. These are fresh off the shipment boys! This 4-inch, 38-ring-gauge petit corona, released on...

From June 2 to 9, 2025, this article rounds up the latest updates to keep you informed. It’s a simple, engaging snapshot of what’s new and noteworthy in this vibrant world. Jump in to discover the trends and events making...

It’s my mate’s birthday shindig, a backyard bash buzzing with cold brews and warm laughs. We’re trading cigars, each tossing a favorite into the mix, and as the group’s seasoned sage, I’m handed a Tatuaje Old Man and the C...

It’s a lazy Sunday morning, and I’m chilling with my girlfriend, sipping coffee on the patio, the sun just hitting right. I’m in the mood for something bold, so I grab a Rocky Patel The Edge Habano Gran Robusto, a...

I just got off a meeting and drove to the local shop. A shipment of the new My Father Cigars Blue just arrived—with its blue bands flashing Honduras’ soul. I’ve been waiting to try this smoke since its PCA 2025...

I’m at my local cigar shop, the humidor humming with secrets, when my buddy behind the counter slides me a Viaje Skull and Bones Daisy Cutter (2020). This 4-inch, 54-ring-gauge Petite Robusto is a single-batch enigma, its origins cloaked in...

It’s game night at my place, and I just snagged the Nintendo Switch 2 with some slick 4K dock vibes. I’m racing through Mario Kart World, a global track fest, so I grabbed an A.J. Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto...

I’m on vacation with the wife and kids, and I took a little time to check out this seaside cigar lounge. I'm kicking back in a cozy chair, the ocean breeze mixing with the bar’s warm glow. Another friendly tourist,...

Mike’s nightly cigar on our porch is his quiet escape, but the smoke hits me like a wall of fog. I’m no fan of coughing fits, yet I want to share his bold cigar moments. This isn’t about mastering his...

I’m settled in my study, the oak shelves heavy with books and the faint glow of the desk lamp casting shadows. A box of cigars arrived for review, and tonight I’m sparking up the Curivari Buenaventura Favoritos Natural, a 5-inch...

The Art That Lights Your Smoke Ever marvel at a cigar’s perfect draw, delivering nutty or spicy notes with every puff? That’s the roller’s craft, a precise art that shapes flavor, burn, and feel. I’m Dr. Cigar, and I’m unraveling...

The TV’s blaring again—politicians ranting about war, violence, and everything in between. It’s exhausting just listening to it all. To center myself, I reach for a Henry Clay War Hawk Toro from my humidor. The name feels a little too...

I’m turning our patio into cigar central to throw Mike and his buddies the ultimate smoke-filled bash. I’m diving in with bold cigars and big plans, ready to shine as the hostess with the mostest. Spoiler: I’m a cigar rookie,...

The needle drops on a gritty blues track, the room fills with raw guitar riffs, and I pull a Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente from my humidor. Crafted in Nicaragua by Plasencia Cigars S.A., this 5-inch robusto, with its Jalapa...

It’s poker night with the boys! Cards are flying and banter is flowing. So I brought a few Padrón 1926 Serie No. 48 Natural to share with the homies. This Nicaraguan robusto gordo, a 5.5-inch, 60-ring-gauge cigar from Tabacos Cubanica...

I’m at a cigar lounge, the air thick with earthy aromas, when the owner of the place pulls out an AVO Heritage Lancero, a 2014 limited-edition stick from a mystery Dominican factory. He’s grinning, hyping its rarity—only 2,500 boxes of...

The Wrapper’s Flavor Power Ever notice how a cigar’s outer leaf seems to steal the show, delivering nutty, sweet, or spicy notes? That’s the wrapper, the thin, flavorful layer that shapes your smoke’s character. I’m Dr. Cigar, and I’m peeling...

My brother’s in town for a visit, so I’m pulling a Padrón Black No. 52 from my humidor, a Nicaraguan robusto I grabbed at the shop a while back. This 5 1/2-inch, 50-ring-gauge cigar, rolled at Tabacos Cubanica S.A. with...

Gifting your guy a cigar is the ultimate power move—thoughtful, personal, and guaranteed to make him grin. I decided to surprise Mike with a killer stick for his birthday, thinking I’d nail it and earn major wife points. Spoiler: I’m...

The evening air is cool, my old dog is panting after a long walk through the neighborhood, and I settle onto the porch. I reach into my humidor for a Padilla Miami Lancero, one of a few I picked up...

It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, and after brewing a killer dark roast that’s filling the room with its rich aroma, I’m settling in with an Asylum Menace Robusto, a Honduran cigar that I snagged at a shop a few weeks...

From Green to Golden Smoke Ever wonder how raw, green tobacco leaves become the smooth, flavorful heart of a cigar? It’s curing—the critical first step that strips away harshness and unlocks earthy, spicy notes. I’m Dr. Cigar, and I’m firing...

It’s pouring outside, so I’m settled on the covered porch with a 601 Black Toro (2021) I was gifted, ready to enjoy the storm’s rhythm and a good smoke. This Nicaraguan toro, a 6-inch, 50-ring-gauge cigar from La Zona Cigar...

I’m deep in a Call of Duty: Warzone session, headset blaring, squad’s chaos in my ears, and I’m sparking up a Partagas Heritage Rothschild to keep the vibe right. This compact 4.5-inch, 50-ring-gauge Dominican stick, crafted at General Cigar Dominicana...

After a brutal Overwatch session dealing with teammates who couldn’t hit a target if it was taped to their screen, I’m in my lounge, ready to unwind with a Plasencia Year of the Tiger, a hefty Toro Extra that’s been...

I’m drowning in cigar talk, and my sanity’s on life support. Mike is tossing around words like “wrapper” and “retrohale” like he’s teaching a masterclass, and I’m just trying to enjoy my wine without a vocabulary quiz. It’s not enough...

The backyard’s alive with laughter! My grandchildren are chasing balloons at my son’s birthday party, and amidst the joy, I slip away to the porch, seeking a moment to savor something special. So I reach into my humidor for the...

Dirt’s Secret to Cigar Taste Ever wonder why one cigar bursts with spice while another hums with earthy sweetness? The answer’s in the dirt—soil’s chemistry lays the foundation for tobacco’s flavor. I’m Dr. Cigar, and I’m digging into this flavor...

I’m hitting the road for a quiet drive, windows down, with an A.J. Fernandez New World Puro Especial Short Churchill to keep me company. This Nicaraguan Short Churchill, a 6-inch, 48-ring-gauge toro rolled at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua...

Got my car headed to the shop for a quick tune-up—spark plugs, oil change, nothing fancy. Figured I’d make the ride a treat with the Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Rothschild, a 4.5-inch, 50 ring gauge Honduran gem from Segovia Cigars...

I’m settled in for a treat, reviewing the Gran Habano Blue in Green Corona, a limited edition smoke that’s got me curious about its Honduran roots and creamy promise. This 6-inch, 44-ring-gauge corona, crafted at G.R. Tabacalera Unidas, runs $9...

Here I am in my study, the glow of the evening news on my screen, its headlines full of clamor, and I decide it’s time for a moment of calm, so I open my humidor and select the Punch Gran...

Listen, I didn’t sign up for cigar date nights. When Mike pitched “romantic” evenings with his precious sticks, I pictured wine, candles, maybe some stargazing on the patio. Instead, I’m dodging smoke clouds, praying ash doesn’t land on my dress,...

Just got off work, so I’m settling in with a Partagas Decadas 2021 that's been chilling in my humidor for the longest. I bought 2 of these cigars at a lounge, where I smoked the first one. But now it's...

A New Chapter for a Cigar Giant Big news for cigar fans: My Father Cigars, the Nicaraguan titan, just launched My Father Blue, their first Honduran-made cigar. Unveiled at PCA 2025 in New Orleans, this smoke comes from a new...

Fresh off a killer gym session, I’m on my balcony, muscles sore, heart pumping, and the Rocky Patel Winter Collection Toro in hand. Yeah, I know—cigar after a workout? Don’t judge. This 5.5-inch, 52 ring gauge beast, with its Mexican...

The Magic of Mellowed Smoke Ever wonder why an aged cigar feels smoother, richer, like a fine wine hitting its peak? It’s the quiet work of time, transforming tobacco’s raw edge into flavors like chocolate, caramel, or leather. I’m Dr....

I’m settled on the couch for a Lord of the Rings trilogy marathon, trying to keep my girlfriend from dozing off during Frodo’s endless trek. In my endless quest for funny moments, I grab an Alec Bradley Trilogy Authentic Corojo...

The sun shines brightly as I drive my car through open hills, the San Lotano Dominicano Robusto in hand. This 5-inch cigar with a 50 ring gauge costs $8 a stick or $160 for a box of 20. It’s made...

Listen, I didn’t sign up for this. When Mike and I got married, I figured I’d deal with the usual husband stuff—socks on the floor, maybe a golf phase. But no, I got a guy who’s turned our house into...

A Big Win for Cuban Cigars Love a Cuban cigar’s bold taste? Habanos S.A., Cuba’s top cigar maker, earned $827 million in 2024. That’s 16% more than last year. Asia, especially China, buys nearly a quarter of these cigars. New...

I’ve just sat through a rom-com my wife adored, two hours of sappy lines and heartfelt sighs. I’m no fan, but her smile’s worth it. That movie left me drowning in mush, so I’m firing up the Rocky Patel Vintage...

Ever wondered why a great cigar tastes so smooth and flavorful? It’s all about fermentation—a process that transforms raw tobacco into something extraordinary. I’m Dr. Cigar, and today I’m diving into the science behind this magic, using the Oliva Serie...

A Triumph for Premium Cigars Ever admired a cigar’s hand-rolled artistry, its earthy notes unfolding with each puff? In January 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. upheld a 2022 ruling exempting premium cigars from stringent FDA regulations, a...

A Victory for Cigar Craft Ever savored a rum-infused cigar, its creamy vanilla notes dancing on your palate? On January 21, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensured those flavors will stay, withdrawing its proposed ban on flavored...

This Surrogates Eight Baller has been sitting in my humidor, practically begging to be smoked, for longer than I'd like to admit. My buddy hits me up—pool at his place, some tunes, and a few beers. Eight Baller for a...

I am in my home office, done with work, holding a Punch Golden Era Robusto, a 5 inch cigar from Honduras priced at about $9.99. It feels solid, built with care, and I am thinking about things that last. The...

This evening, the street outside my home is curiously silent. No hum of engines, no distant voices, just a rare stillness. It feels like an invitation, a gentle nudge to savor a cigar I have been eager to try: the...

I’m kicked back by the beach, waves crashing and sun blazing, so I grab a Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Torpedo, its sun-kissed wrapper perfect for this coastal vibe. This Nicaraguan torpedo, a 7-inch, 54-ring-gauge stick from Tabacalera Perdomo S.A.,...

I celebrate wins with cigars that make me feel like a champ. After closing a big client, I rode out to a Santa Fe lookout with my girl. I pulled a Fuente Fuente OpusX Love Affair—4 1/2 by 55, costs...

Attention, cigar aficionados: that ash isn’t just useless debris—it’s a freakin’ oracle. Screw horoscopes and tarot decks. The way your smoky tower rises, curves, or collapses? It’s spilling secrets about who you are, straight from the glowing heart of the...

As twilight approaches, I’m drawn to revisit an old acquaintance: the Rocky Patel Gold Label Toro. I smoked this 6.5-inch, 54 ring gauge cigar before, its memory lingering like a half-remembered melody. Crafted in Nicaragua’s Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A., it...

Christmas is all about love—candles, carols and cozy nights. But let’s be honest: it’s also a whirlwind of stress, overspending, and awkward family dinners that can turn your “silent night” into a silent treatment. Enter the cigar: not just a...

My phone’s been buzzing all day—work texts, notifications, you name it. I need a bit of a break, I've earned it! So I step out to my backyard, leaving the noise behind. The evening air cool and I can see...

The grill warms gently in the backyard as I prepare steaks for our family dinner, and with the kids inside and the girls arranging the table, my father-in-law and I steal a moment to enjoy a Sixty by Rocky Patel...

Tonight feels special. I’m hosting friends at a chic urban lounge, the city’s twilight glow framing our evening, the air warm with connection. As their guide, I present the Bellas Artes Limited Edition Corona Extra, a 5 1/2-inch Nicaraguan cigar...

I’m stalling, folks. There’s a project on my desk—a proposal that’s been staring me down all day—and I’m not ready to tackle it. Instead, I’m in my study, flipping through records. The Zino Platinum Z-Crown Stout, a 7-inch Dominican beauty,...

I’m in my garage, surrounded by cluttered tools and April’s sticky warmth, clutching a Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut Robusto like it’s my lifeline. Work’s been a meat grinder lately—deadlines piling up, calls that won’t quit—and this cigar’s my rebellion....

Nature’s Challenge to Cigar Tradition Ever wonder why cigar availability shifts or prices creep up after a stormy season? Hurricanes, intensified by climate change, are crashing into the heart of tobacco country, threatening the artisanal craft of cigar production. From...

I’m chilling at the barber shop, leafing through a magazine, killing time before a trim. Hey, I’m Christopher, the guy who plans events—lights, music, all that jazz—but right now, I’m just eyeing this E.P. Carrillo 5 Year Anniversary in my...

Grab a seat, folks—I’m buzzing with excitement. I just got a new cigar lighter, a sleek torch that feels like holding a star, and I’m itching to fire it up. My pick for this moment? The Rocky Patel The Edge...

Dinner’s done, and I’m full from a thick steak, the kind that leaves you satisfied but heavy. I settle into a plush chair on my patio, the evening’s cool air wrapping around me, perfect for digesting. You know, there’s nothing...

The Next Frontier of Cigar Culture I’ve been smoking cigars for decades, always hunting for that perfect draw—the kind that stops time with its depth and flavor. But in 2025, the cigar world is buzzing with something new: AR glasses...

As I’m strolling with Roscoe, my dog, under a fading evening light, I decide it’s the perfect moment for a smoke, so I reach into my pocket humidor and pull out an Arturo Fuente Naked Kings—a 6 7/8-inch Dominican cigar,...

This feels right. Life’s about balance, you know, between work’s hum and quiet nights. After a day at my coffee roastery, I’m in my den, couch soft, lamp casting a warm glow. My laptop’s open, YouTube's playing a cigar review,...

I’m posted up on this Miami rooftop, the city sprawled out like a damn conquest, holding a Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo El Criollo. My friend Luca is across from me, feet kicked up, nursing a bourbon like he...

What lasts is built slow, and a fine cigar anchors the moments worth keeping. On my Charleston porch, with my dog Baxter sprawled nearby and the sky softening to dusk, I held a Gran Habano STK Miami Barracuda—a 5-inch stick...

Let me set the scene: I’m holding the Oliva Serie V Melanio DeSocio, a name that rolls off the tongue like a promise of something extraordinary. This isn’t just any cigar—it’s a Nicaraguan BEAST wrapped in Ecuadorian Sumatra swagger, and...

A Big Day for Cigar Fans What’s a cigar worth celebrating? On September 8, 2024, Padrón Cigars marked 60 years with the 60th Anniversary Perfecto, a limited-edition release that captures six decades of passion. Far more than just another smoke,...

A Game-Changing Comeback Davidoff of Geneva USA is back at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. It’s happening April 11 to 14, 2025, in New Orleans. After five years away, this return is huge for cigar fans. Davidoff’s move shows...

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