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Cigars to smoke whilst reading

Cigars to smoke whilst reading

Cigars and reading make the perfect pair. While these two leisurely pastimes have little in common at first glance, there’s something about holding a good book and smelling the pages that stir the same emotions as smoking a great handmade cigar. Let’s take a deeper look at why people love to smoke cigars while reading

Cigar Wrappers: Corojo

Cigar Wrappers: Corojo

There are many different types of cigar wrappers, each of which adds a unique flavor to the cigar. In the case of Connecticut Shade, the overall effect is relatively mild, but if you want something more robust, Corojo cigar wrappers are a great option. As the cigar burns, the oils are released from the Corojo

Cigars: Is it mold or plume?

Cigars: Is it mold or plume?

This is a topic that may seem foreign to any brand new smoker, but for the seasoned aficionado, it’s as old as time. One of the most common questions is “how can I tell the difference between mold and plume?”. The average person has probably never even heard of plume, also known as bloom, but

Cigar Wrappers: Maduro

Cigar Wrappers: Maduro

The classic Maduro cigar wrappers are exquisitely dark wrapper leaves with a delightfully rich taste. Various flavors range from prominent notes of chocolate to something more nuanced with multi-layered notes of dried fruit, white pepper, cocoa, and earth. The Maduro cigar, which means ‘dark’, ranges from the shades of dark brown to midnight black. Despite