Candela Cigars: America’s Forgotten Green Giant

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Every so often, a cigar shows up at the shop that makes people squint. It's green. Not "green-ish." Not "unripe." Green like money, green...
A Cuban tobacco farmer hand-rolling a cigar

Why a $15 Cigar Costs $15

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You pick up a $15 cigar and a reasonable question forms: who, exactly, is getting paid here? The answer is nearly everyone — a...
Lineup of Cuban Habanos cigars in various shapes and sizes

Robusto, Toro, Gordo: A Field Guide to Cigar Sizes

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Walk into any shop humidor for the first time and you'll be greeted by a wall of names that sound like either Italian sports...

The UK Just Banned Tobacco for an Entire Generation

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The Tobacco and Vapes Act became UK law in April 2026. Starting in 2027, anyone born after January 1, 2009 can never legally buy tobacco — including premium cigars. Here’s what the law actually says, and why it matters far beyond Britain.
Lt. Mary Porter of the Women's Army Corps lighting a cigar for her father, 1943

How to Light a Cigar: A Small Fire, Done Right

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You picked it, you paid for it, you cut it right. And now, at the moment of truth, you're about to light a $12...

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