Relighting Cigars

SpeedHerfer47 | Petite Edmundo

Someone once told me that if you are going to relight a cigar that has been out more than a few minutes, you should actually blow smoke back through the cigar the first few times instead of pulling th...

Latitude Zero Los Rios - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

Master blender Raul Disla has done it again! Maybe NACSA's greatness isn't the secret that it used to be, but it just goes to show how wildly successful the factory's production has been over the past...

Post Thanksgiving Dinner Cigars

matthewp | Merch Manager

After dinner tonight (and a brief 20 minute snooze) I lit up the fire pit outside and had a nice Padrón 1964 Anniversary with a bit of bourbon - Jefferson’s Ocean specifically. I don’t break out Padró...

Do we really need 3+ burner lighters?

Dahoos78 | Petite Edmundo

This is more of a fun inquiry into all of ya'lls thoughts on the subject. I have my fair share of cigar accessories, but I find myself always reaching for the simple single flame lighter. I feel like ...

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Small Cigar Suggestions

SpeedHerfer47 | Petite Edmundo

Hey all, looking for some suggestions. Now that it's winter, I need to rotate my humidor from larger to smaller sizes. I do most of my smoking in my garage and looking for some quicker 45-minute smoke...

8 Crazy Things To Do With Your Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes - Hadley Tomicki

Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge

Pumpkin Pie S’mores, Bacon-Wrapped Stuffing Balls, and Sweet Potato Hot Pockets Anyone can raid the refrigerator, stuff the entirety of their Thanksgiving meal between two slices of bread, and call it...

Thanksgiving Drink and Smoke

Dahoos78 | Petite Edmundo

I'm a bourbon guy through and through, but not all day. I prefer it as my evening libation. Never been a huge gin guy, but I will say I've found more and more botanical gins that are interesting, even...

Viaje Circa '45 - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

We all know Viaje for their creative packaging, and super creative releases, but blends like Circa '45 tend to fly under the radar - I am not exaggerating when I say this is one of the best full-bodie...

Best Thanksgiving Spirits - Nicholas Stecher

Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge

All hail Thanksgiving, easily one of America’s greatest inventions. No pressure buying gifts or planning some opulent celebration, just breaking bread and clinking glasses with the ones you love (or s...

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Thanksgiving Day Preview

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or almost. Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and although it’s a holiday based around giving thanks, it’s also a holiday based around eating a gluttonous ...

The Best Fall Blazers are a Refined Complement to Your Favorite Cigar - Beau Hayhoe

Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge

Elegance and fall fabrics make for a cold-weather style staple When you gather with friends or visit your favorite cigar bar to start the evening, the occasion already feels a touch momentous and impo...

Foot Bands

SpeedHerfer47 | Petite Edmundo

I'm starting a petition to abolish the footband. Give me a kudos or something if you want in!

Surrogates Animal Cracker by L'Atelier - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

When Pete Johnson, founder of Tatuaje Cigars first introduced the Surrogates line from L’Atelier It was meant to be a single store release. Well, lucky for the rest of the us, the line turned out to b...

Barbarroja's Invasion - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

ADVentura is no stranger to top-shelf blends - everything from The Navigator, to The Conqueror have been nothing short of cigar masterpieces, setting the brand up for sustained success for years to co...

Mi Querida Black - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

Steve Saka and his work at Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has become a staple in the boutique space in the industry for years. Blends like Mi Querida, Mi Querida Triqui Traca, and Sin Compromiso have been ...

Caldwell Louis The Last - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

Robert Caldwell is one of the most interesting people in the business, and it has clearly helped him with building a brand as big as Caldwell has become over the years. Whether you are looking for a b...

Joya De Nicaragua Numero Uno - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

Until recently Joya De Nicaragua Numero Uno was only available as a diplomatic gift to visiting dignitaries and heads of state when they came to visit Nicaragua. Produced by Joya De Nicaragua, Nicarag...

Cavalier Geneve Inner Circle - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

Cavalier Geneve has become a brand that is easily recognizable by their unique and innovative use of a 24-karat gold foil diamond that adorns the cigars. Inner Circle is a trend setter for the brand i...

Summer is coming!

gabrielle | Robusto

As someone who loves to be outdoors, im super excited for summer. Any suggestions for great campfire cigars?

Tatuaje Lomo De Cerdo - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

I don't know if I've ever been as excited for a new release as I was for Lomo De Cerdo. My affinity for basically everything that Tatuaje has ever released, and the lore of the original Tatuaje Pork T...

Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaraguan - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

I am hard-pressed to say that Montecristo is not the most recognizable cigar brand in the world. For decades, they have been releasing blends like Montecristo Classic, Montecristo White Series, and Mo...

Black Label Trading Company Lawless - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

It's rare that you find a brand that looks as cool as it tastes (not just cigars), but Black Label Trading Company has found a way to seamlessly combine the two. For a decade now, BLTC has been churni...

Cavalier Geneve White Series - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

Founded by Sebastien Decoppet, this boutique brand has been producing top-quality cigars in Danli, Honduras since its inception. Inspired by his travel and love of cigars, Switzerland native, Sebastie...

Liga Privada H99 - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

As if Liga Privada wasn't already one of the most highly sought after brands in cigars, the release of their newest blend, H99, has pushed them to even higher heights. I can't remember a time where I ...

Cohiba Riviera - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

It feels like it's been ages since Cohiba released a new, regular production line (maybe I just have no concept of time), so when I saw the news of Riviera, I was excited to say the least. Fast forwar...

Rocky Patel Vintage 20th Anniversary - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

It seems like every cigar company makes an anniversary blend (or 6) at some point, but I can assure you that some brands do it better than others. It's hard to believe that Rocky Patel's Vintage Serie...

RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

Few companies have been as consistently good as RoMa Craft has been over the past decade. But the thing that has always baffled me is how they can make such consistently good cigars and the prices tha...

The Wise Man Maduro - Review

KevinI | Lounge Presidente

It's hard to call Foundation a "small" company these days, but in the grand scheme of things, they still seem to be relatively unknown. Although they are growing exponentially year after year, they ha...

New World by AJ Fernandez Gobernador Toro is my goto.

jwstrandberg | Petite Edmundo

I started smoking this a few years ago after a friend shared one with me. Never a bad burn and burns evenly. Love the flavors a touch of expresso in the evening. goes well with red wine or a good bour...

Cigar wish list for the summer!

KoryB | Corona

Hello everyone!Summer is rapidly approaching! It is personally my favorite time of the year. What kind of cigars are you all looking to try this summer? Here are the ones I want to try while relaxing ...