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La Flor Dominicana Unveils Apollonia
La Flor Dominicana proudly announces the release of Apollonia, a one-time TAA-exclusive cigar that tells a personal story of legacy, love, and craftsmanship between father and son. This release marks the first project led by Tony Gomez in his new role as Vice President of Blend Development and Product Integrity, [...]
Pro Cigar Black Friday Deal…Yes please.
Every year, cigar fans mark one week on the calendar as non-negotiable. Procigar is that week. It delivers world-class cigars, rare access, and the kind of experiences you talk about long after you fly home. If you have ever thought about going, this is your moment to lock it in [...]
ProCigar Introduces Exclusive Retailer Program
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR) is proud to announce the launch of its Retailer Exclusive Program, a new initiative reserved specifically for retailers attending the upcoming Procigar Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from February 17th to 20th, 2026 in Santiago de Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. A Unique [...]
Editorials
The Cigar Deal Is Dead! Why Events Must Offer More Than Discounts
The Cigar "Deal" Is Dead! Or at least it is tired. Or at least when it comes to in-store events. Wait...what are you talking about? Let me back up. Just before the Christmas holiday, I was on a year-end industry Zoom call when the topic of cigar events came up. [...]
Just Let a Cigar be a Cigar
One of the exciting parts about getting into cigars is realizing how much there is to learn about them. It’s unassuming at first. Most people don’t understand the process from seed to aging room but as you get more into this hobby a whole universe of information unveils itself. The [...]
Top 20 Cigars Of 2025
The full Top 20 Cigars of 2025 list is now live. After a full year of smoking, debating, revisiting, and second-guessing, every spot is locked in*. *Yeah, it's a lot of work...but we do it all for you :) This year proved more challenging than some... especially the higher up [...]
Cigars Accessories
Hall of Fame Cigar Accessories Worth Buying
Since I decided to roast the worst accessories last week, I should remind everyone that good cigar gear actually exists in the wild. Now, before someone comes back and tells me they found the perfect lighter/cutter combo for $3 on Amazon, let me say this. I’m happy for you. That [...]
Battle of the Lighters: Torch vs. Soft Flame
Cigar smokers will debate about anything—wrappers, ring gauges, whether pineapple belongs on pizza, who will win the Super Bowl, best Batman, you name it. Aside from "Mold vs Plume*," nothing sparks a fight quite like the lighter debate: Torch or Soft flame? Let’s break it down before somebody flips a [...]
A $16 Amazon Lighter That Turns You Into a 1970s Magician?
There are cigar lighters, and then there are “ladies and gentlemen, for my next trick…” lighters. I saw this lighter pop up on social media a couple of times. It reminded me of a 1970s magician. Suddenly, I’m less “guy enjoying a cigar” and more “guy about to saw [...]
Cigars 101
The Humidor Mistakes You Make Without Realizing
If I see one more rant at a cigar manufacturer on social media that is clearly the consumer's fault, I swear, I will pull this internet over*. *Sorry...was channeling some unresolved childhood issues there. No, I'm not talking stems in a cigar (don't worry...I will rant about that one in [...]
Cigar Terms and Definitions
Have you ever read through cigar reviews and have no idea what they mean? It's not all fancy fluff to make the cigars sound good or to make us sound like experts. They do have a purpose and meaning. We came up with a list of cigar terms and definitions [...]
Humidor Hacks: Because Your Spouse Has Not Ok’d A Walk-In
Let’s be honest, that ‘starter humidor’ probably didn’t last longer than that New Year’s resolution to hit the gym six days a week. Sure, they hold 6-8 cigars, and there is ‘no way’ you could ever want more cigars than that sitting around….ok buddy. Most people are one mail order [...]
