Cigars 101

How to Light a Cigar: The Definitive Guide to Combustion and Flavor Preservation

How to Light a Cigar: The Definitive Guide to C...

Robert Wallace

Lighting a cigar correctly is the most critical variable in determining the flavor profile of your smoke. It is not merely an act of ignition; it is a process of...

How to Light a Cigar: The Definitive Guide to C...

Robert Wallace

Lighting a cigar correctly is the most critical variable in determining the flavor profile of your smoke. It is not merely an act of ignition; it is a process of...

How to Use Boveda Packs for Optimal Cigar Storage

How to Use Boveda Packs for Optimal Cigar Storage

Robert Wallace

Maintaining the right humidity level is the difference between a pristine smoke and a bitter, unevenly burning stick. While traditional foam and gel humidifiers require constant monitoring with distilled water,...

How to Use Boveda Packs for Optimal Cigar Storage

Robert Wallace

Maintaining the right humidity level is the difference between a pristine smoke and a bitter, unevenly burning stick. While traditional foam and gel humidifiers require constant monitoring with distilled water,...

How to Cut a Cigar: The Anatomy of a Precision Draw

How to Cut a Cigar: The Anatomy of a Precision ...

Robert Wallace

Cutting a cigar is the most overlooked step in the smoking ritual, yet it dictates the entire fluid dynamics of your experience. A poor cut doesn't just look sloppy; it...

How to Cut a Cigar: The Anatomy of a Precision ...

Robert Wallace

Cutting a cigar is the most overlooked step in the smoking ritual, yet it dictates the entire fluid dynamics of your experience. A poor cut doesn't just look sloppy; it...

What Temperature Should Cigars Be Kept At?

What Temperature Should Cigars Be Kept At?

Robert Wallace

Maintaining the right temperature for cigars is crucial to preserve their flavor and longevity. Ideally, cigars should be stored at a temperature around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). This...

What Temperature Should Cigars Be Kept At?

Robert Wallace

Maintaining the right temperature for cigars is crucial to preserve their flavor and longevity. Ideally, cigars should be stored at a temperature around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). This...

Do You Inhale Cigars? How to Smoke a Cigar Properly - Refined Traditions

How to Smoke a Cigar: The Comprehensive Guide t...

Robert Wallace

To properly smoke a premium cigar, you should draw the smoke exclusively into your mouth, swirl it gently to taste the flavor notes, and exhale completely. You do not inhale...

How to Smoke a Cigar: The Comprehensive Guide t...

Robert Wallace

To properly smoke a premium cigar, you should draw the smoke exclusively into your mouth, swirl it gently to taste the flavor notes, and exhale completely. You do not inhale...

The Ultimate Guide to Achieving the Perfect Humidity for Your Cigars - Refined Traditions

The Ideal Humidity for Cigars: Why 70% RH is No...

Robert Wallace

Finding the best humidity for cigars is the most debated topic in the world of premium tobacco. While the traditional rule of thumb suggests a steady 70% relative humidity (RH)...

The Ideal Humidity for Cigars: Why 70% RH is No...

Robert Wallace

Finding the best humidity for cigars is the most debated topic in the world of premium tobacco. While the traditional rule of thumb suggests a steady 70% relative humidity (RH)...