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How to Smoke a Cigar

How to Smoke a Cigar

August 12, 2022 by John McElheny

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In the four years I spent as a tobacconist, one of the most commonly asked questions I received was simply: "How do I smoke a cigar?" It's a simple question, though the answer can get a bit complicated, as the process of smoking is beholden not only to proper methods but to the personal preferences of the individual ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: July 2022

Mystery Cigar Review: July 2022

July 28, 2022 by Shane Ireland

For this month's episode, we were privileged to host another special guest Inquisitor: Vice President of Aganorsa Leaf Cigars, Terence Riley! An incredible ambassador for the hobby, Terence conducts cigar seminars across the country, where he showcases the singular character of Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos ... Read More

Best Cigars for Beginners

Best Cigars for Beginners

July 20, 2022 by John McElheny

Compared to the selection available a century ago, the present wealth of cigars on the market now is extremely intimidating, and it's not inaccurate to say that we're presently experiencing something of a cigar renaissance within the industry. Given the magnitude of the brands and blends now available, a blossoming cigar smoker can feel ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: June 2022

Mystery Cigar Review: June 2022

June 30, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to the Mystery Cigar Review. For this month's episode, we were privileged to host another special guest Inquisitor: owner & founder of Blackbird Cigar Company, Mr. Jonás Santana! A first-generation cigar maker, Jonás lives by his unique adage, Can't Clip My Wings, which has no doubt helped Blackbird Cigars ... Read More

Smoke Rings: An Interview With Robert Caldwell Pt.2

Smoke Rings: An Interview With Robert Caldwell Pt.2

June 8, 2022 by Shane Ireland

On today's episode of Smoke Rings, we have part two of my interview with Mr. Robert Caldwell of Caldwell Cigars. Tune in as Robert and I discuss upcoming cigars, ring gauges, cigar terminology, and Robert's aversion to keeping cigars in celophane wrappers. ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: May 2022

Mystery Cigar Review: May 2022

May 31, 2022 by Shane Ireland

On today's episode, we're honored to host our friend and founder of Caldwell and Lost & Found Cigars, Mr. Robert Caldwell, to serve as our quest Inquisitor. Robert is a true lover of tobacco, whether it's in a pipe or in a finely rolled cigar, and his Caldwell brand has been among our favorites for years. Also joining the panel for this month's review is Alan Britt. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: An Interview With Robert Caldwell

Smoke Rings: An Interview With Robert Caldwell

May 26, 2022 by Shane Ireland

On today's episode of Smoke Rings, I'm joined by a very special guest: Mr. Robert Caldwell of Caldwell Cigars. Tune in as Robert and I discuss his introduction to cigars, the history of the Caldwell brand, and the inspiration behind Caldwell's core King is Dead and Long Live the King blends. This is the first installment in a two-part interview ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: April 2022

Mystery Cigar Review: April 2022

April 28, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to the Mystery Cigar Review. For this today's episode, we've enlisted our good friend and Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, Mr. Jeremy Reeves, to serve as our Inquisitor for this month's review. Jeremy is one of the most hands-on and prolific blenders in the pipe tobacco industry, but the tobacco wizard actually got his start in cigars ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: March 2022

Mystery Cigar Review: March 2022

March 31, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Cigar Review. Our Inquisitor this month is Smokingpipes' Customer Service Rep and avid cigar smoker and pipe aficionado: Mr. Alan Britt! Since joining our team in January of 2022, Alan has become one of our go-to experts for informed cigar recommendations ... Read More

Cigar Anatomy 101

Cigar Anatomy 101

March 3, 2022 by John McElheny

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Like every organic entity, cigars and pipes both possess a describable anatomy with two obvious commonalities: they have an end to be smoked, and an end to be smoked from. Here I seek to describe that anatomy, at least in the blanket sense, to offer a better understanding of their function and impact on the overall experience. ... Read More

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