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How to Spot Construction Defects Before Lightin...

A good cigar can still disappoint if it has a construction problem you did not notice before lighting it. Tight draw, uneven burn, wrapper splits, and hidden soft spots can...

How to Spot Construction Defects Before Lightin...

A good cigar can still disappoint if it has a construction problem you did not notice before lighting it. Tight draw, uneven burn, wrapper splits, and hidden soft spots can...

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Long Filler vs Short Filler Cigars: Which is Be...

If you are shopping for cigars, one of the most important terms you will come across is filler. More specifically, you will see cigars described as long filler or short...

Long Filler vs Short Filler Cigars: Which is Be...

If you are shopping for cigars, one of the most important terms you will come across is filler. More specifically, you will see cigars described as long filler or short...

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Ashton Cigars Review: Which Blend Is Right for ...

Ashton is one of the easiest premium cigar brands to recommend because it does a hard thing well: it stays refined across very different blends. Some cigar brands are known...

Ashton Cigars Review: Which Blend Is Right for ...

Ashton is one of the easiest premium cigar brands to recommend because it does a hard thing well: it stays refined across very different blends. Some cigar brands are known...

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Oliva Cigars Buying Guide: Which Series Should ...

Oliva is one of the most recognizable names in premium cigars, and for good reason. The brand has built a strong reputation on consistent construction, rich Nicaraguan tobacco, and a...

Oliva Cigars Buying Guide: Which Series Should ...

Oliva is one of the most recognizable names in premium cigars, and for good reason. The brand has built a strong reputation on consistent construction, rich Nicaraguan tobacco, and a...

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Box-Pressed vs Round Cigars: What's the Differe...

If you have spent any time around premium cigars, you have probably seen both round cigars and box-pressed cigars sitting side by side in the humidor. At first glance, the...

Box-Pressed vs Round Cigars: What's the Differe...

If you have spent any time around premium cigars, you have probably seen both round cigars and box-pressed cigars sitting side by side in the humidor. At first glance, the...

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Does Cigar Length Affect Flavor or Just Smoking...

One of the most common cigar questions is whether length only changes smoking time or whether it changes flavor too. The short answer is that cigar length affects both. It...

Does Cigar Length Affect Flavor or Just Smoking...

One of the most common cigar questions is whether length only changes smoking time or whether it changes flavor too. The short answer is that cigar length affects both. It...