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How Long Can Cigars Stay Fresh?

How Long Can Cigars Stay Fresh?

Cigars won't stay humidified for very long at all outside of a humidor, no matter how tight the seal on the box.

December 27, 2016
Casing the Cigar

Casing the Cigar

What does the term "casing" mean?

December 19, 2016
How To Avoid Getting Sick Or Dizzy From A Strong Cigar

How To Avoid Getting Sick Or Dizzy From A Strong Cigar

Is there a way to prevent feeling sick or getting dizzy when smoking a strong cigar?

December 12, 2016
How Can I Avoid Getting Ripped Off When Buying a Cigar?

How Can I Avoid Getting Ripped Off When Buying a Cigar?

How can I avoid getting ripped off when looking to buy a cigar?

December 5, 2016
Do I Need To Rotate The Cigars In My Humidor?

Do I Need To Rotate The Cigars In My Humidor?

You should rotate the cigars in your humidor every two to three months.

November 28, 2016
What's The Best Way To Use A Leather Travel Cigar Case?

What's The Best Way To Use A Leather Travel Cigar Case?

The inside of my leather cigar case is a little rough, which sometimes results in torn wrappers. Any suggestions?

November 21, 2016
What Is Long- and Short-Filler?

What Is Long- and Short-Filler?

Two words, whole and chopped, help one to remember the difference between long- and short-filler.

October 31, 2016
What Causes a Cigar To Smell Bad When its Stubbed Out?

What Causes a Cigar To Smell Bad When its Stubbed Out?

What is it that causes cigars to emit a foul odor when you do that?

October 24, 2016
The New Rules on Cuban Cigars

The New Rules on Cuban Cigars

The new laws on Cuban cigars allow travelers to bring more Cohibas, Montecristos, Romeo y Julietas and other Cuban cigars into the United States. This applies not only to cigars …

October 17, 2016

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