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Reinhard Pohorec — February 15, 2022

Cigars and BBQ are a match made in heaven. We asked the World Champion of Grilling and BBQ to share his experience and insights with us.

Reinhard Pohorec — January 18, 2022

A comprehensive overview of some of the most widely acknowledged Top cigar lists, compiled into a 7 x 10 matrix. Short and sweet.

Reinhard Pohorec — December 16, 2021

Our co-host Sarah Saunders from WICC teamed up with sister of the leaf Pandora from Pandora's Cigar box and created an exclusive pairing for the holiday season.

Reinhard Pohorec — October 22, 2021

Cigar shops, cigar lounges, cigar bars — the traditional brick & mortar businesses have always been the backbone of the premium cigar industry.

Reinhard Pohorec — October 18, 2021

Steve Saka shares hard-earned wisdom from decades in the cigar industry — the difference between making good cigars and building a successful cigar company, and his deeply personal approach to quality.

Ray Prodanov — September 30, 2021

If you're new to the pleasure that is cigar smoking and are struggling with where to start, here's some advice to help you on your way.

Reinhard Pohorec — September 26, 2021

We talked about orchestrating finest tobaccos in small quantity and limited batches, where Rafael Nodal strives for perfection in creations consistently earning the highest accolades.

Reinhard Pohorec — September 18, 2021

Cigar sampler, accessories, pairings, or swag are our favorite cigar gifts for Christmas.

Nick Hammond — September 11, 2021

Nick Hammond, author of Around The World In 80 Cigars, shares controversial thoughts about the beloved cigar world.

Reinhard Pohorec — August 1, 2021

What are the fundamentals of a great cigar pairing, and why is it important? We explore cigar pairings and everything beyond: the cigar experience.

Ray Prodanov — July 23, 2021

Part IV of our guide about vintage cigars — collecting rare new world cigars, also referred to as 'Unicorns'. The most anticipated and most challenging part of the series.

Ray Prodanov — July 19, 2021

Part III of our four-part guide about vintage cigars. Vintage European short fillers are some of the oldest cigars — hard to come by, though not for a lack of trying.

Ray Prodanov — July 12, 2021

Part II of our vintage cigar guide. Vintage long filler non-Cuban cigars are among the hardest to find — few were produced, and even fewer survive.

Ray Prodanov — July 4, 2021

How you can build up a mind-blowing collection of vintage cigars without spending a fortune. Spoiler: It helps to live in the UK.

Reinhard Pohorec — June 21, 2021

Sebastian Decoppet shares the origin, philosophy, and vision behind Cavalier Genève — and the bold decision to enter the cigar world without industry ties.

Reinhard Pohorec — June 21, 2021

RoMa Craft Tobac is a thriving cigar powerhouse with a laser-sharp focus, purpose and vision. Founded in 2012 by Skip Martin & Mike Rosales.

Reinhard Pohorec — May 26, 2021

Manuel Quesada shares insights from over 50 years in the cigar industry — the roots of his family legacy, the significance of the Dominican Republic, and the philosophy of blending.

Reinhard Pohorec — May 6, 2021

Let's talk about how to store cigars without a humidor — two ways that work and won't embarrass you.

Reinhard Pohorec — April 20, 2021

Find out what the "L👆" is all about.

Reinhard Pohorec — April 9, 2021

We discussed Ernesto's journey with premium cigars, the Padilla 88th Aniversario, and the opening of several new markets in Europe.