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Why Are Cuban Cigars Illegal?
Why are Cuban cigars illegal in the US? The 1962 embargo bans commercial sale, and…
How to Smoke a Cigar
How to smoke a cigar the right way — cut, light, sip don't inhale, and pace it slow. A simple…
Cigar Lounge Guide
Cigar lounges with memberships offer private perks like personal humidor lockers, lounge…
How Old to Buy Cigars?
How old do you have to be to buy cigars? In the US you must be 21 to buy cigars under federal…
Do Cigars Have Nicotine?
Do cigars have nicotine? Yes — and often far more total nicotine than a cigarette, because…
Do You Inhale Cigars?
Do you inhale cigars? No — cigars are not inhaled. The smoke is drawn into the mouth, savored…
Gear guides
Best Cigar Lighters & Torches
A torch lighter is the right tool for cigars — hot, windproof, and fuel-clean. Here's how to…
Best Cigar Humidors
A cigar humidor holds your cigars at 65–70% humidity so they stay fresh for years. Here's how…
Boveda & Cigar Humidity Packs
Boveda packs are 2-way humidity packs that hold a cigar humidor at a set RH. Here's how to…
Best Cigar Cutters
A torch and cutter is the core cigar kit. Here's how to pick the best cigar cutter —…
Cigar brands
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