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The Complete History of Cigar Wristwatches

By Aaron Sigmond    Cuban Cigar smokers tend to be wristwatch enthusiasts—some even outright collectors. Not all, mind you. But many, in much the same way that cigar and watch...

Female Cigar Smokers: How They Broke Taboo

Female Cigar Smokers: How They Broke Taboo

  FEMALE CIGAR SMOKERS. THEIR STORY. THEIR LEGACY When you think about legendary cigar smokers, your thoughts are immediately drawn to men. Devotees of Cuban Cigars like Fidel Castro, Winston...

Tobacco plantation in Cuba's Pinar del rio.

Demystifying the cigar, from seed to shelf

By Aaron Sigmond  CIGARS ARE SIMPLE. So simple that they comprise just a single ingredient: dark tobaccos. Not, of course, just any dark tobaccos, however.  Much like grape varietals such...

How to Roll a Cigar: The Different Methods

How to Roll a Cigar: The Different Methods

REVISITED 23/03/20 "CIGAR ROLLING IS AN ART" As with every art form, there is an artist; an idea; a technique and the art itself. In the case of Cigar Making,...

Robusto Cigars: An Aficionado's Favourite Format

Robusto Cigars: An Aficionado's Favourite Format

THE ROBUSTO; A SHORT AND THICK SMOKE Cuban Cigars come in many shapes and sizes, providing a variety of choice for cigar-smokers. Whether you prefer slimmer smokes like the Panatela format...