Fine Cigars and Tobacco

Father's Day Gift Ideas

If you're looking for a great Father's Day gift idea for the cigar lover in your life, visit our cigar gift page. Our cigar gift page can help you find the perfect gift for everybody from a new cigar smoker to a seasoned aficionado!

The Finer Things in Life

This site is for connoisseurs of fine cigars, and the lifestyle they embody. There's no doubt that cigars are one of the finer things in life, but what truly makes them special is how well they pair with other fine pleasures. A fine cigar pairs well with a snifter of your favorite Cognac, or a rich cup of coffee. You can enjoy a cigar with a hand-crafted porter, or a fine Italian meal. Probably best pairing of all, you can enjoy a fine cigar with some quiet time, relaxing by yourself. However you choose to enjoy your cigar, do take the time to savor it, because cigars are definitely one of the finer things in life.

Viva la dolce vita!

Proper Storage of Fine Cigars

If properly stored, cigars can remain in perfect smoking condition for many years to come. Like a fine wine, a fine cigar can even improve with proper aging. However, all cigars (even those in cigar tubes, cellophane wrappers, and cigar boxes) can only last a week or two outside a humidor before they dry out. A dried out cigar will burn too fast, taste stale, and may even crack or split. In order to collect and properly age cigars, you'll need a well-maintained humidor.

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How to Smoke a Cigar

When you're ready to light up a fine cigar, there are a few things to consider for maximizing the pleasure derived from your favorite puros. The first thing to consider is should you remove the cigar band, or leave it on? Old English etiquette says you should remove it before smoking, but that subject is open to much debate. Many cigar aficionados prefer to leave the band on so others can see what they're smoking, and vice versa. The band can become the start of many conversations. Personally, I prefer to leave it on for a while after lighting it, and then remove it. This gives others time to see what I'm smoking, but more importantly, it allows the glue on the band to heat up, so it's easier to remove with the risk of tearing the cigar's wrapper.

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How to Choose the Right Cigar

With so many sizes, shapes, colors, and brands of cigars on the market today, choosing the right cigar can seem like a daunting task. We'll give you a few things to consider and a few rules of thumb to go by, but ultimately, the right cigar is a personal choice. There is no right or wrong cigar, other than what suits your taste. The best way to find the most appropriate cigar for you is to try as many different types as possible. Experience will most likely lead you to your perfect smoke.

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"A cigar ought not to be smoked solely with the mouth, but with the hand, the eyes, and with the spirit." - Zino Davidoff