Cigars can speak. And the attentive ‘listener’ can learn much from them about their owner. The way people hold their cigar can reveal much about their characters and moods.

A perfect cut will leave most of the shoulder intact. It is only necessary to remove a small amount of the wrapper to expose the filler. Regardless of the cutter being used, the main objective is to only remove enough wrapper leaf for the cigar to draw.

Cigar smokers all have there own unique reasons why they enjoy the pastime of cigar smoking. This is a collection of replies to the question: “What do you like about smoking cigars?” There’s an understanding among us: “Any cigar smoker is a friend, because I know how he feels.” ~Alfred de Musset

Yesterday evening I attended a cigar event at Smoke Ring Cigars in Sugar Land, Texas. The event was a Griffin & Zino Classic Cigars event. The host Gerry Alvarez, owner of Smoke Ring Cigars, really knows how to throw a great party. Good people, great party, outstanding food, excellent cigars.

President John F. Kennedy asked his press secretary to buy a 1,000 Cuban-made Petit Upmanns cigars the night before he announced an embargo on them, according to Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary for John F. Kennedy. Salinger tells the story on this video.

An extraordinary, elegant and intimate cigar smoker’s paradise. Over 400 square feet, the lounge décor offers a look at the legend “Avo Uvezian’s” life history and work. According to Avo, who inaugurated the lounge on April 8th, “This is by far the greatest AVO Lounge yet.” (See the pictures of this awesome lounge)

Here’s a resource you can use to find a place to smoke cigars where you live or especially when you’re away. You can find a place to enjoy a cigar even if you’re somewhere you’ve never been before. Every cigar smoker knows that when you find a cigar friendly place all you have to do is go in and you’ll meet friends you haven’t met yet.

Cigar smoking knows no politics. It’s about the pursuit of pleasure, taste, & aroma. Enjoyment The cigar smoker’s lifestyle is one focused on enjoyment and relaxation. The relaxation you get from a cigar, and the camaraderie you enjoy when you smoke with friends, has untold benefits that far outweigh any ‘potential’ risks. As you’ll soon [...]