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  Outsiders to the cigar world may be wondering … what’s the big deal with cigars? What’s so great about cigars that you can’t get from smoking a cigarette or a pipe? Here are some reasons to consider trying something new! Cigars typically offer more flavor and aroma than conventional cigarettes or pipe tobacco. Since cigars are made of three main components, the filler, binder and wrapper, cigar manufacturers have the ability to embed more complex, subtle notes into their blends. You can compare the experience of a great cigar to elegant cologne or a fine glass of wine. Cigars...

The Griffin’s No. 500 Natural belongs to The Griffin’s Classic cigar line. This popular brand hails from the Dominican Republic and prides itself on evoking “myth and modernity.” The Griffin’s harvests the tobacco for their cigars in the fertile Cibao valley, recalling over five centuries of tobacco cultivation history as the foundation for their contemporary craft. The brand started in 1984 when company founder and club owner Bernard Grobet wanted to create a special line of cigars exclusively for his patrons’ enjoyment. Over time demand for his cigars grew and since 1989 the public has been able to enjoy the...

You’ve picked out your very first cigar (a task in itself!) and now it’s time for the big moment – your first cigar smoke. But how do you actually smoke a cigar? Here are some suggestions to help you make the most of your initial cigar smoking experience. Don’t worry if it doesn’t go perfectly – cigar smoking takes practice, like everything else. If you don’t have your own humidor (proper storage), you generally need to smoke your cigar within 12-24 hours of purchasing it. As a matter of etiquette if you’re in public, you may want to consider removing...

The Perdomo Habano Corojo Torpedo is a Nicaraguan Puro produced by the renowned Perdomo cigar brand and featuring tobacco grown out of Cuban seed (thus the “Habano” name, despite not being grown in Cuba). Perdomo’s longstanding tradition of excellence dates back to 1930 when founder Silvio Perdomo first began the art of cigar making. The Perdomo family continued perfecting their cigar trade in spite of political persecution and eventually moved to America where they’ve built upon their tradition ever since to bring us great cigars like the Perdomo Habano Corojo Torpedo. The Perdomo Habano Corojo Torpedo measures 6 1/2 x...

So, you’ve decided to take the plunge into the world of cigars. Whether you’re already a smoker of pipes or cigarettes or you’ve never smoked in your life, cigars can be a rich and rewarding experience. Cigars are as varied as individuals and amazing creativity and attention to detail goes into their construction. What colognes and perfumes are to connoisseurs of smell, cigars are to connoisseurs of aroma and taste. Nevertheless, if you’re new to this, choosing where to start out can be overwhelming. What are some tips for new cigar smokers in search of their very first cigar? Pay...