J. Bennett Alexander
8 Nov 2019
Cigar 101
All About Natural Leaf Wrappers
It’s not unfair to say that if a wrapper leaf isn’t Maduro, it’s Natural. But what does that really mean? It’s complicated...
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Staff Reviews
Ashton Heritage
Ashton Heritage straddles the middle ground with a complex medium-bodied profile easily appreciated by a wide variety of cigar lovers...
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Cigar Culture
History of Why We Smoke Cigars to Celebrate
Cigars have long accompanied celebration. We mark all kinds of the biggest moments in life with a cigar in our hand...
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Cigar 101
What Are Box-Pressed Cigars & How Are They Different?
What makes a box-pressed cigar different from a traditional round shape and where did box-pressing originate?
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J. Bennett Alexander
1 Nov 2019
Cigar Culture
Cigars as a Status Symbol
As tobacco made its way back to the civilized world, and especially in the 19th century, it became an object of desire and it became a little bit expensive...
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J. Bennett Alexander
30 Oct 2019
Cigar 101
All About Corojo Wrappers
Corojo cigar wrapper originated in Cuba, specifically in the western province of Pinar del Rio where most of Cuba’s best tobacco is grown.
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J. Bennett Alexander
28 Oct 2019
Cigar 101
Fun Cigar Facts & Statistics
Cigar history is rich with many wonderful stories, but there are also some interesting cigar facts that you might not have heard of...
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Top Lists
Best Cigars to Smoke in the Morning
Your palate is clean. The coffee is hot. It’s quiet and it’s the perfect opportunity to organize your thoughts for the day...
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