Being able to try new things and explore your interests is a huge part of what makes smoking cigars so fun. There are so many brands, flavor profiles, and ways to shop that sometimes the best way to get going is to just jump right in. We often find that a great way to explore cigars is to pick out some cigar samplers online and try them out one by one, taking note of everything you discover as you…
You’ve heard of it. Maybe you’ve never smoked one but you’ve heard of it. The Arturo Fuente Fuente Opus X - it was one of the biggest hits in the cigar world when it was released in 1995, it’s been awarded Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar of the Year (Fuente Fuente OpusX Double Corona, 2005), and these premium cigars have remained popular till this day.It’s a fitting accomplishment for a brand as storied…
After spending years getting to know this brand thoroughly,
inside and out, we certainly have learned enough to form a solid opinion of
AJ Fernandez cigars. That is, it is a
fantastic brand that truly adds something distinct to the market. It comes as
no surprise to anyone already familiar with the brand or AJ Fernandez himself,
but as many cigar smokers discover this brand and lear…
For generations, the Fuente family has cultivated
fine tobaccos and created some of the most highly regarded premium cigars in
the world. Their history stretches back almost a century and a half, to 1887
with the birth of Arturo Fuente in Cuba.Immigration, perseverance, and overcoming the
odds have defined the family and the company they have striven to create.
Through generations, financial…
Is there anything better than lighting and
puffing a perfectly-rolled and delicious cigar? The aromas filling your
nostrils, smoke filling your lungs, the incomparably revitalizing yet relaxing
sensation hitting your brain as your body reacts in kind. It’s a unique
experience, to say the least.Smoking cigars is an act that can become a hobby,
whether you do it for special occasions or every d…
There are many cigar enthusiasts who probably
wouldn’t dream of buying their precious blends from a catalog or an online cigar store. Whether it’s for the
small-town feel of a tobacco shop, the camaraderie, the customer service, or
the experience, some cigar smokers just prefer to shop in person. To their
credit, there is also the fact that it’s easy to inspect cigars on a case by case
basis,…
