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Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings University. Throughout my career, I've often been asked, "How do I keep my cigars from drying out?" Well, today, we'll be discussing exactly that: the various methods and equipment designed to keep your cigars stored at the proper humidity levels and temperatures. ... Read More

Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings University. Today, we'll be taking a closer look at the major types of cigar wrappers used by your favorite brands, and hopefully clear up some misconceptions about wrappers in general. ... Read More

Europeans first encountered tobacco in October of 1492, when the local Arawak population of Hispaniola presented Christopher Columbus with a peace offering of dried leaves from a sacred plant, a plant we would later know as Nicotiana Tabacum, the species from which nearly all modern smoking tobacco originates. ... Read More

Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings. On this installment, I sat down with Tyler Caldwell, our Sales Associate at Low Country Pipe & Cigar, to discuss some of our favorite cigars from the powerhouse manufacturer AJ Fernandez. Tune in as we talk a little bit about the brand and dive into the characteristics ... Read More

Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings. In this installment, I had the pleasure of sitting down with James Shores, our Territory Rep for Ashton Cigar Company. Tune in as we take a deep dive into Ashton's expansive portfolio of high-quality Nicaraguan and Dominican cigars. ... Read More

With the release of Foundation's El Guëguënse ("The Wise Man") in 2015, Nicholas Melillo became both company founder and master blender. Over 20 years in the cigar industry prepared Melillo for this debut, having run production for La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate in Nicaragua. ... Read More

Whether you are brand new to cigars or have smoked them for years, you've likely had an issue with an improper burn or a bad light at some point. Sometimes it's user error, but often it's product malfunction. Cigars are handmade products, after all, and occasionally you will happen across an improper roll or poor ... Read More

On this episode of Smoke Rings University, Tyler and I sit down to discuss our lineup of Crowned Heads cigars, covering everything from the brand's origins and blend inspirations to a review of two of our favorite sticks. ... Read More

On this episode of Smoke Rings, I'm joined by Southern Draw's founder Robert Holt to discuss the brand's background, mission, and lineup. Tune in to learn more about Southern Draw's "culture of honor" in this exclusive interview. ... Read More

On part two of this episode of Smoke Rings, I'm joined once again by Kyle Gellis, founder of Warped Cigars. Tune in as we discuss his first cigar, various hobbies and interests, plus some crazy doppelgänger stories you won't want to miss. ... Read More