Cigar How-Tos, Tips & Guides

Explore how cigar sizes work, from length to ring gauge, and what they mean for your smoking experience.

A guide to straight cuts, V-cuts, punch cutters, and depth-guided options—plus how each affect draw, flavor, and smokability.

A quick step-by-step guide to purging trapped air from a butane cigar lighter using the cap tips from your butane can.

Learn the right way to refill a butane torch lighter for a cleaner fill, stronger flame, and fewer sputters, leaks, and misfires.

Our standout cigars of the year, ranked across flavor, construction, value, and overall smoking experience from first light to final inch.

Discover the top 5 beginner-friendly cigars, smooth, well-balanced picks that are easy to enjoy and perfect for building your palate.

The Ringmaster's Handbook