Browse any online cigar shop and you won’t have to look far before seeing the words Natural and Maduro tied to cigar names.
At first glance, the difference seems obvious. Natural cigars are lighter. Maduro cigars are darker.
It’s easy to assume the darker cigar is stronger, but wrapper color does not tell you everything about strength. A dark Maduro can be surprisingly smooth and sweet…
Feb 12th 2026
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.
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Jan 14th 2026
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…
Sep 15th 2025
The average price of a good cigar in 2025 is about $13.34.
When people ask how much a good cigar should cost, it’s tough to give a straight answer. For most, a good cigar means something premium, though the definition varies from person to person.
So, you might be wondering how we can confidently say that a good cigar is only about $13.34? We'll share exactly how we came up with this number…
Sep 15th 2025
The table below shows cigar taxes by state, including both excise tax rates on large premium cigars and state sales tax rates. Large premium cigars are hand-rolled, long-filler cigars like the ones you'll find here at Atlantic Cigar Co.
In many states, small cigars with filters, flavored cigars, and cigarillos are taxed at different rates than large premium cigars.
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Sep 15th 2025
When shopping for cigars online, taxes are required to be paid based on the state where the order is being shipped. The seller should collect these taxes. If they do not, you as the consumer may still be responsible for paying them.
What makes things even more complicated is that tax rules vary dramatically across the country. Some states do not tax cigars at all, while others impose rates as high…
