For cigar aficionados, the rules of consumption are dictated by the time that one has to enjoy a premium cigar. After all, there is a time and a place for everything, and cigars are no exception.So here are the approximate smoke times for cigar consumption:• A 5-inch cigar with a 50 ring gauge, such as a robusto, should provide anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes of smoking pleasure. • A double Corona, a 7 1/2-inch cigar with a 50 ring gauge, may give over an hour’s worth... Read Full Story

Cigars and the law encompass some of the most interesting social phenomena. For example, in Zion, Illinois, there is a law that prohibits owners from giving a lit cigar to any of their domesticated animals. While the law specifically names dogs and cats, this law also applies to other kinds of pet such as hamsters, ferrets and goldfish.Now, there’s one town that needs a bowling alley!    Regardless of the kind of pastimes people seem to create out of cigars, remember tha... Read Full Story

When the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, was challenged on the phallic shape of the more than 20 Cuban cigars that he smoked every day, he replied, "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar."Through the years, the consumption of cigars has become a symbol of special occasions that are enhanced by them. In fact, the great part about being a connoisseur of cigars is that there is an appreciation for the quality of the tobacco and care put into the construction of them.   ... Read Full Story

When lighting a cigar , sulfur-based paper matches or the use of a fluid-based lighter can make the cigar taste unpleasant. This is because tobacco absorbs any aroma it comes into contact with. The two preferred methods of cigar lighting are using a butane lighter or a lit wooden match (once it has burned off the chemicals used to ignite it) like the Griffin's Giant Cigar Matches.Once the cigar is cut, hold the open end over the flame. Slowly rotate it. This "toasts" the cigar, ... Read Full Story

For many people, the experience of smoking a cigar is an art form. Connoisseurs slowly draw cooled, tasteful smoke as one might sip a glass of vintage wine or the finest brandy. A handmade premium cigar, such as the ones seen at online purveyors of fine cigars, will provide a flavorful bouquet of aromas and give the smoker a relaxing experience.The online resources offer wonderful advice for the novice, as well as experienced smoker. From the history to the manufacturing process to the "... Read Full Story

This is a great time of year to give and receive a premium or super-premium cigar. It is a time to get together with friends and share stories about the ups and downs of the year behind you. A premium cigar such as a Butera Dorado 652 Toro will give you a bonding experience like no other. The rich blend of fine tobaccos from the finest planters brings an exquisite aroma to the great conversations that you share with those who understand your work and your play. So enjoy a premium cigar. They ... Read Full Story

We all know that a good cigar is one of life’s most enjoyable pleasures when it’s connected to an occasion, a person--or the relief from one of those!The appreciation of fine tobacco can enhance any life event: a wedding; a cancelled wedding; a rite of passage after seeing your child graduate; a fine evening at the opera. All of these experiences may be enhanced by lighting up a great cigar. Try a Churchill #10 cigar the next time you have cause to pause and reflect on a life even... Read Full Story

The basic types and styles of cigars are: •    Churchill: Large straight-sided cigars with a hefty ring gauge are generally called Churchills, in honor of Sir Winston Churchill. •    Robusto: Shorter cigars that are the same diameter as a Churchill are generally called Robustos. But in some brands they are called Bullies or Rothchilds.•    Figurado: All cigars which do not have parallel or straight sides are called Figurados. These ... Read Full Story

Among the finer things in life, premium cigars have emerged as a symbol of freedom and courage, thanks to Winston Churchill. Remember his quote, "Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others." These words were spoken by a man who enjoyed cigars so much that he has been given the homage of having his name connected with premium cigars the world over. Among the producers and purveyors of fine cigars is DavidoffMadison.com, which has cr... Read Full Story

There are three components in the construction of a premium cigar: the filler, the binder and the wrapper. First, the master tobacco blender creates a tobacco "recipe" for a particular cigar. Depending on the width (or ring gauge) and length (or type) of the cigar, the master blender uses two to four different tobaccos per cigar design. Next, the "buncher" forms the filler into a cylindrical shape, rolls the filler into a binder leaf, and places it into a cigar. Then the &... Read Full Story