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Cigars for national barbeque day

Cigars for national barbeque day

Home of that authentic backyard smokey flavor, the USA continues to raise the ‘steaks’ when it comes to a good barbeque. From Kansas City burnt ends to Texas brisket and Carolina whole hog, there is no food more quintessentially American. This meaty contribution to the culinary world deserves to be celebrated. Whether it’s an intimate

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