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A Brief History of the Culebra Cigar

A Brief History of the Culebra Cigar

November 16, 2022 by John McElheny

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The history of cigars stretches back as far as the Mayan empire, though their existence in the greater consciousness of humans dates to only around the early 18th century. It was then when cigars as we know them today, as neatly rolled bundles of tobacco made up of layers that each served specific purposes, comprising the wrapper, binder, and filler tobacco. In the nearly three centuries of modern cigar making leading to the present, this basic ... Read More

Top 10 Strongest Cigars

Top 10 Strongest Cigars

November 10, 2022 by John McElheny

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Cigars are bountiful and it's a great time to take up the hobby, but this cigar renaissance isn't exclusively beneficial to beginners. As the influx of blends and brands has increased, the variety of strong, full-bodied cigars has as well — perfect for experienced aficionados who seek further realms of strength. ... Read More

Top Ten Most Popular Maduro Cigars

Top Ten Most Popular Maduro Cigars

November 3, 2022 by John McElheny

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Maduro wrappers are some of the most versatile in the cigar world, wrapping smokes that range from mild and light to powerhouses that test the mettle of even the most seasoned aficionado. Given Maduro's versatility, it's no surprise that it's become the wrapper of choice for a number of popular cigars, its rich, fermented flavor profile adding a depth of complexity to any blend. ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: October 2022

Mystery Cigar Review: October 2022

October 20, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to the Mystery Cigar Review! This month is special — very special — because of Halloween, yes, but also for our inquisitor this month. In the past we've had Rocky Patel on the show as a brand, but today, our guest inquisitor is none other than the man himself: Mr. Rocky Patel! Born in 1961, Rocky was an entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles ... Read More

Sixty Second Cigar Review: La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 2

Sixty Second Cigar Review: La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 2

October 6, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to the 60 Second Cigar Review — a show that gives you some of the most detailed cigar reviews you'll get, in 60 seconds or less. For our second episode we have something special and heralded by the cigar community: La Palina's Goldie No.2. ... Read More

Humidification, Humidors, and Cigars: An Introduction

Humidification, Humidors, and Cigars: An Introduction

September 30, 2022 by John McElheny

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One's first thought about cigars and their history is likely of a small island off of the south coast of Florida, though the use and enjoyment of bunched and rolled tobacco goes a good deal farther back in history. In fact, there's evidence that [the Mayans] were the first to have cultivated the plant and the first to have rolled it into a ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: September 2022

Mystery Cigar Review: September 2022

September 29, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to the Mystery Cigar Review! This month's Mystery cigar was chosen by a very special guest: former Cigar Specialist here at Smokingpipes.com and long-time Mystery Cigar panelist, Mr. Tim Vanderpool. Tim has been running his own cigar shop — Nickleby's Tobacconist — in Omaha, NE or some time now ... Read More

Cigars for Pipe Smokers

Cigars for Pipe Smokers

September 21, 2022 by Gabriel Bass

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If you're primarily a pipe smoker like me, the world of premium cigars can be a bit intimidating. With so many different leaf varietals and configurations, not to mention vitolas, one could understandably be hard pressed to know where to start. Luckily, the cigar experts here at Smokingpipes have plenty of knowledge to share with us pipe smokers looking to expand our palates. ... Read More

Sixty Second Cigar Review: Crowned Heads' Las Calaveras

Sixty Second Cigar Review: Crowned Heads' Las Calaveras

September 14, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the very first episode of 60 Second Cigar Review! In this series, Truett and I will be challenging ourselves by reviewing a cigar in under 60 seconds. For this first episode, we've taken on the 2022 edition of Crowned Heads' annual, limited-edition Las Calaveras cigar. ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: August 2022

Mystery Cigar Review: August 2022

August 24, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Cigar Review. This month we have another special guest inquisitor: the brother of industry legend Rocky Patel and Executive Vice President of Rocky Patel premium cigars, Mr. Nish Patel! Tune in to see how we fared against Nish's chosen cigar in this month's blind review! ... Read More

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