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The Quesada and Casa Magna Lancero Experience LE
Where are all the Lancero fans? This is one you will not want to miss. Quesada Cigars is delighted to announce the new Quesada and Casa Magna Lancero Experience LE to be released for PCA 2025 attendees only. Since 1974 Quesada Cigars has been offering premium cigars to our customers, [...]
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Rolls Out More Cigars at PCA 2025
Don't let anyone say that Steve Saka is just sitting around doing nothing but resting on 2024 hits.* *I mean, I'm not sure who would be saying it. It's probably that same guy who still thinks cutting cigars in half gives you twice as many cigars (Yes, I do know [...]
Espinosa Cigars Unveils Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the newest addition to the Knuckle Sandwich core lineup: Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua —a bold, full-flavored cigar crafted entirely with 100% Nicaraguan tobacco. Already known for its standout Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro offerings, Knuckle Sandwich Cigars now adds a new dimension with Puro [...]
Editorials
Cigars in Movies: The Most Badass (and Ridiculous) On-Screen Cigar Smokers
There is no question that, as cigar smokers, we are thrilled when we see someone light up on the big screen, when we see cigars in movies. It screams power, confidence, or simply an in-your-face to Hollywood norms. For me, I often run some sort of backstory, thinking the actor [...]
Pro Cigar Auction 2025
The Pro Cigar Auction is known worldwide—and for good reason. Once a year, people come together in one room for one final night and bid on extraordinary, one-of-a-kind humidors and artwork, all crafted with unmatched precision and passion. But this isn’t just about luxury and exclusivity; it’s about giving back. [...]
LFD Field and Factory Tour.
There are a lot of tours to choose from when it comes to the Pro Cigar Festival. But when Litto Gomez himself leads the tour, that is a tough one to pass up on. Litto is equally passionate and direct. As we led people through the tobacco fields, he spoke [...]
Cigars Accessories
The Cigar Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide 2024
Let’s cut to the chase. Your favorite cigar smoker probably does NOT want another ashtray, lighter, or flask. Once you get past the flashy, useless objects online or at your local drugstore, there is still a host of holiday gifts that can be home runs. Here are some of our [...]
This Cigar Flask Is Disappointing For Everyone
Several years ago, something about my personality sent the message that somehow, in addition to my cigars, I needed to travel with alcohol. Hence, the number of flasks I received over those years was enough to stock a full bar. The classic gift was trying to kill two birds with [...]
Stop Giving Your Cigar Friends This Glass
Are you a Supervillain or an Instagram model? No? Then stop giving your cigar friends this glass. There are plenty of articles on cool cigar accessories, such as lighters, cutters, and humidors. These items can enhance or, at the very least, contribute to your cigar-smoking endeavors. This cigar glass is [...]
Cigars 101
Mastering The Cigar Art Of Blowing Smoke Rings
So, you're curious about blowing smoke rings? Well, somewhere around 1995, I decided that I wanted to be able to blow smoke rings with my cigar. I didn't have a particular reason. I saw something in a movie or was bored that day. So, packed with a handful of cigars [...]
Leaf Metamorphosis
The following pictures are examples of what you may find inside the curing barns in different phases of the process. The first photo is from day 1, harvested right off of the plant. The last picture is of a fully cured leaf that is ready to be prepped for fermentation, [...]
A Cigar is Not Just a Cigar
A look inside premium hand made, mixed filler and machine made cigars. Those who enjoy cigars know that the difference in how a cigar is made will dramatically change the result of how it burns, tastes and is experienced. While these different types of cigars may often look the [...]
