Cigar Wrappers – Cigar Wrapper Colors Cigar wrappers are the outermost leaf on the cigar and is a single tobacco leaf that is wrapped around the filler and binder of a cigar. Cigar wrappers are usually the most expensive component of the cigar and a good cigar’s wrapper should be perfect: no wrinkles, spots, veins…
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Cigar Sizes & Shapes “Guide to cigar sizes and cigar shapes” There are many different types of cigar sizes and cigar shapes available out there. It can be difficult to remember all the different cigar shapes & sizes being produced. Traditional cigar shapes, or formats, vary greatly in size from brand to brand, so it’s…
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Cigar Terms – The Cigar Dictionary The Cigar Terms page is an easy to use reference tool for the many cigar terms out there. Learn about the many different terms in the world of cigars. Also find cigar taste terms and many other cigar definitions. Aging A period of time during which the cigars are…
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How a Cigar is Made Learning some cigar anatomy and what makes up a cigar will give you a better understanding and appreciation of cigars. In addition, knowing what makes up a cigar will make your smoking experience more enjoyable. You’ll find it very beneficial in becoming familiar with its structure and construction to see…
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Cigar Humidor Information & Facts Storing your cigars in the proper environment is an important aspect of caring for your cigars. Cigars are natural, organic products and need to be stored just as carefully as you might store food or wine. Cigars need to be kept in a relatively humid environment. If not, the natural…
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Here is a list of some cigar smoking etiquette Cigar Lighting & Cutting Etiquette Don’t cut the end off of someone’s cigar without at least asking that person first. Most people prefer to do this themselves. Never light a cigar with candles and regular matches that have a high sulfur content as these can…
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“Mild cigars are the best cigars for beginners” This statement is mostly true for most beginner cigar smokers, since they may not be accustomed to the strong flavors that some of these cigars punch. Although, this can not always be true because each person is different, especially If someone likes strong flavors. For example, my…
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Once you have learned how to cut a cigar and mastered cigar lighting, the next step is to sit back and enjoy your cigar. Do not smoke a cigar as you would a cigarette. Cigar smoking is not supposed to be rushed and if you smoke quickly your cigar may overheat, which can ruin the taste. Cigars are…
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Once you have successfully cut the cigar, the next step is cigar lighting. Cigar lighting is NOT like lighting a cigarette, it takes longer. The important thing about lighting a cigar is that the cigar must be evenly lit and is not contaminated by the source of the flame. The best lighters to use are…
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