Cigar How-Tos, Tips & Guides

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.

Find the right humidor for your needs based on capacity, lifestyle, and storage goals to keep your cigars fresh and properly maintained.

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 how each affect draw, flavor, and your overall smoking experience.

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

Store cigars the right way to preserve freshness, maintain humidity, and prevent cracking, drying, or flavor loss over time.

Prep your humidor the right way to maintain proper humidity, protect your cigars, and ensure consistent flavor and burn.

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