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What is retro-haling?
I received three contact form messages during the last week from users who wanted to know how to…
August 25, 2022
Cigar Tip: Dry Boxing Cigars
There is nothing like a moist, fragrant cigar. The wonderful aroma we sense upon opening our cigar humidors…
August 25, 2022
Boutique cigars… Is there a difference?
Fifteen years is a long time. If we look back to 1996, we would see a world where…
August 25, 2022
Returning cigars… don’t be shy
No need to smoke a brick. Readers have often asked how to unplug a clogged cigar. I know…
August 25, 2022
Cigar Tip: Cutting a Torpedo
Cutting a cigar cap can be tricky. We need to cut just enough cigar to open its end,…
August 25, 2022
How to store tubo cigars: do I need a humidor?
I’ve received several questions lately regarding tubo cigars storage. I decided it was time to write a short…
August 25, 2022
Tar coming out of my cigar: what to do?
I recently received this question by e-mail from our reader George and thought I’d write a quick blog…
August 25, 2022
Storing cigars in their boxes
Reader’s question: “I have 10 boxes of Cuban cigars that I want to age for at least 2…
August 25, 2022
The Cure for “Cigar Breath” Found!
A malady that has long plagued the cigar smoking man (and woman)… Cigar Breath! No matter how much…
August 25, 2022