Ever wonder where cigars were originally created?
There are many who say Spain. Well, let me tell you
that is incorrect! Tobacco actually came from America
where it has been grown for hundreds of years….
You know the Maya of Yucatan peninsula in Mexico?
Well, it is believed they cultivated tobacco and
smoked it, then spread it to other tribes along […]

I appologize since it has been a while since my last post. I said I would attempt to explain the difference between cigars. IE: domestic, premium, and super premium. Allow me to tell you now………….
Domestic cigars are termed as such…..well…..because they are domestic! Sort of like buying a Budweiser instead of a Heineken. White Owl, […]

One of the biggest myths on cigar selection is price. “Should I only buy High Priced Cigars?”, “Only Super Premiums are good?”, “How do I select my cigars?”. Great questions, ALL!
Allow me to dispell a myth for you. Cigar selection is NEVER by price, super premium, or any ot that. Cigar selection is simply […]

By now, you may want to know how to choose your cigar. This is where some confusion takes place.
You see, there is no real “size” deffinition with cigars. That is to say, no common catagorization of sizes. The only universal measurement system is length and width. This would be length in inches and width in […]

Cigars? Cigarettes? Which Is Worse?
Everyone knows the risks of cigarette smoking. But what about cigars? Most people don’t inhale cigar smoke so it can’t be as bad for you!
Truth is, according to the National Cancer Intitute, smoking cigars on a regular basis can create major health problems. These include cancer of the larynx, lungs, […]

What is Spanish Cedar and why use it?
Spanish cedar is really not from Spain and is not cedar! I found that to be kind of funny. Spanish cedar is of the Cedrela Fissilis family and grows in Central and South America. This family consists of about 7 varieties. The one thing you should look out […]

So what is cigar marriage any way?
The easiest way to describe it is like putting a cut onion in the same bag with celery. After a short time, the celery tastes and smells like onion. Well that is exactly what happens in a humidor, but to a lesser extent.
Your cigars are all made with different […]

Silly me! I told you everything you should do yesterday with your new humidor. Being the idiot I can sometimes be, I assumed you already purchased your new storage box.
Let me explain a few things for you. When you purchase a humidor, make sure it is lined with Spanish Cedar. Contrary to the name, […]

Welcome back! By now you have most likely purchased your humidor and want to know what to do next. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT purchase any cigars yet!
Properly seasoning your humidor for cigar storage takes a little time. Please do not rush it! The idea of a humidor is to protect and preserve your […]

You have been smoking your Dutch Master or White Owl cigars when a friend turns you on to a GREAT TASTING puro during a golf outing.
You have decided to buy some since you enjoyed it so much. The question is, how much do they cost and how do I store them? Let’s answer your questions […]