Noob to Aficionado: Smoking Your Cigar

In our previous instalment, we attempted (hopefully with success) to pull you away from those cheap cigars at the convenience store counter and introduce you to the world of real tobacconists.  Your first cigar should be a good one if you can help it.  We hope you took our suggestion and purchased a high quality premium cigar, preferably on the mild side and in the £2-7/$3-10 range. Now you just need to know how to smoke the thing!  If you get... Read More

Noob to Aficionado: Choosing Your Cigar

Cigars have an undeniable appeal and to many of us they form a key part of the quintessential gentleman’s image.  If you’re new to cigars, however, it can be overwhelming to try and figure out where to start.  If you’re tempted to pick up one of those sticks you see at the gas station by the checkout counter, stop now—that is not the best way to get into cigars.  Taking a little time to select the right beginner’s cigar will pay off in... Read More