Tag: Cigar 101

Two men smoking on a porch for how to find people to enjoy cigars with.
Written by on March 4, 2025

How to find people to enjoy cigars with

Cigar 101 Article

If you want to know some excellent ways you can find people to enjoy cigars with, this guide has you covered. No, really.

Macanudo Cafe cigar on an ash tray used as example of cigar strength vs body comparison.
Written by on March 3, 2025

Cigar strength vs. body vs. profile

Cigar 101 Article

In a lounge or shop, you might hear talk about cigar strength vs body or the flavor profile and it can be confusing. Here’s a primer on all of those terms.

Aganorsa Rare Leaf Reserve Corojo box up close with brand logo in view.
Written by on February 28, 2025

Aganorsa blends to size, but what does that mean?

Cigar 101 Article

Aganorsa blends to size, which means all of its cigars, big to small, should offer a similar tasting profile unlike with other brands on the market.

Cigars from a variety of manufacturers in a pattern for National Cigar Day
Written by on February 27, 2025

Celebrating National Cigar Day: The history behind the date

Cigar 101 Article

In honor of National Cigar Day we take a look back in history at the cigar inventor responsible for creating the cigar rolling machine.

cigar cellophane tinted and visible - The BS Lounge
Written by on February 24, 2025

Why does cigar cellophane tint and turn brown?

Cigar 101 Article

For this guide we dive into cigar cellophane and talk about why it tints, the cigar aging process and whether or not you should keep it on your stored cigars.

Gifted cigars in a box from Havana Cuba.
Written by on February 19, 2025

Why you should let your new cigars rest before smoking them

Cigar 101 Article

Here’s why you should let your new cigars rest in your humidor before smoking them. Hint: It’s not so you can show off your collection.

Cigar of the month club style bundle including Cuban cigars with a drink by Rendy Novantino from Unsplash.
Written by on February 18, 2025

Are cigar of the month clubs worth it?

Cigar 101 Article

There are many to choose from, but before you subscribe, are cigar of the month clubs worth it or not? We’ll help you find out in this guide.

Cigar lit in black and white with cherry visible in orange.
Written by on February 14, 2025

What to do when a cigar tunnels?

Cigar 101 Article

While smoking you might run into a cigar tunnel problem, where a long tunnel-like hole appears in the center. Here’s what to do about it.

JFR Corojo in the grass for what is a yard-gar
Written by on February 10, 2025

What is a yard-gar?

Cigar 101 Article

Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “yard-gar” before? What is a yard-gar exactly and why does it matter?

Bearded man smoking a cigar on a clean palate
Written by on February 6, 2025

Mouth like an ashtray? How to deal with cigar mouth

Cigar 101 Article

That “mouth like an ashtray” feeling can and does linger after you smoke a cigar. Here’s how to mitigate the problem.

best time to take off the cigar bands featured image with lots of labels in a pile - the bs lounge
Written by on February 3, 2025

When is the best time to take off the cigar band?

Cigar 101 Article

Getting ready to smoke a beautifully-designed cigar and want to know when is the best time to take off the cigar band? There’s a trick to it.

man smoking new cigar on clean palate by jon-tyson-unsplash
Written by on January 29, 2025

New cigar? Here’s why you should always try one on a clean palate

Cigar 101 Article

When you’re trying a new cigar you should always do it on a clean palate, but what does that mean and why does it matter?

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