Cigar Journal

Cigar Wrappers Explained: Connecticut, Corojo, Maduro and More

The wrapper is the smallest leaf in a cigar and the one you can taste most. Here is how to read the language.

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Cigar Sizes Explained: Vitolas, Ring Gauge and Why It Matters

Robusto, Toro, Churchill, Petit Corona. Cigar sizes have names, and the names have implications. A practical guide.

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The Art of Ageing Cigars: When Time Makes Them Better

Some cigars improve with years in the humidor. Some don't. Knowing the difference is what separates a stash from a collection.

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Common Cigar Problems: Tunnelling, Canoeing, Mould and the Beetle

Four problems that ruin cigars — and the simple fixes that prevent them.

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How to Buy Cigars as a Gift

Buying cigars for someone else is intimidating. With four questions answered, you can put together a gift that actually impresses them.

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The Winter Cigar: Finding the Right Smoke for Cold Weather

Cold weather changes how a cigar tastes. The bigger, richer cigars in your humidor were waiting for this season.

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