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Best Drew Estate Cigars: 6 Customer Favorites

Best Drew Estate Cigars: 6 Customer Favorites

Drew Estate began in 1996 in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, when founder Jonathan Drew started selling cigars from a small kiosk. What began as a modest operation eventually grew into one of the most recognizable names in the cigar industry. Today, the company operates La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in Estelí, Nicaragua, producing a wide range of blends that helped reshape moder…
Best Tasting Nicaraguan Cigars in 2026: 7 Popular Picks

Best Tasting Nicaraguan Cigars in 2026: 7 Popular Picks

Ask a seasoned cigar smoker about the best tobacco in the world, and Nicaragua will almost always enter the conversation. Over the last 30 years, the country has become a powerhouse of premium cigar production. Walk into almost any humidor, and you will see shelves filled with blends from Estelí, Jalapa, and Condega. Bold flavor, reliable construction, and rich volcanic soil give these ciga…
Top 6 Most Popular Plasencia Cigars in 2026

Top 6 Most Popular Plasencia Cigars in 2026

Plasencia is one of those brands that tends to sneak up on people. You light one, enjoy it, and only later realize how consistently good they are. Then you look into their background, and it clicks. These guys have been growing tobacco for generations, long before their name showed up on bands. For decades, they supplied some of the biggest brands in the industry. When Plasencia finally stepped ou…
How Long Do Cigars Last? A Straightforward Guide

How Long Do Cigars Last? A Straightforward Guide

Cigars don’t come with expiration dates because time alone doesn’t ruin them. Poor storage does. Cigars aren’t milk or bread. They don’t suddenly turn on a certain day. What happens to a cigar over time depends almost entirely on how it’s stored. Stored properly, a cigar can sit for years without issue. Left unprotected, it can lose its charm surprisingly fast. Do Cig…
Flying in 2026? TSA Rules for Cigar Lighters and Cutters

Flying in 2026? TSA Rules for Cigar Lighters and Cutters

You're all set for your trip. Cigars packed. Favorite cutter and lighter tucked in your carry-on. Then, TSA pulls you aside to inspect your bag. It happens all the time. The rules for cigar gear aren’t complicated, but a few details can make or break your trip through security. Here’s what you need to know before you fly in 2026. Can You Bring a Cigar Cutter on a Plane? You can bring a…
What Are the Best Cigars for Beginners in 2025?

What Are the Best Cigars for Beginners in 2025?

Most beginners start with the wrong cigar. Too strong. Too harsh. Burns uneven. Tastes like peppery cardboard. A lot of people try a cigar or two, don’t love it, and assume cigars just aren’t for them. But most of the time, it’s not cigars. It’s the cigar they picked. Each year, we look at the top 100 cigars that were most popular at Atlantic Cigar Co. From that list, we as…