That's an odd way to start a blog, but here we are. What do I mean by "how a cigar should be treated"? Should we treat it with respect? Kindness? Generosity? Anger? Not exactly. Well, yes—we should respect a cigar in the sense that it is the product of artisanal agriculture, craftsmanship, and tradition. But when I talk about how a cigar should be treated, I'm referring less to how it's made and more to what it's for. Allow me to explain. I have a friend (shocking, I know) wh

We know that smoking a cigar takes time and dedication. You must also have somewhere to smoke. An area you can call your HQ, you inner...

Outdoor Smoking Bans and Premium Tobacco: A Question of Proportion Smoking bans are nothing new. In fact, restrictions on tobacco use date back centuries. In the 16th and 17th centuries, tobacco users faced punishments far harsher than a simple fine or citation. King James I of England famously condemned tobacco use, while Rodrigo de Jerez, a sailor who accompanied Christopher Columbus, was imprisoned for seven years after returning to Spain and smoking in public. The Spanish

The cigar industry has taken a long and arduous stroll since the big cigar boom of the 1990’s, but it has been an exciting journey of...

Sure you can go through the hassles of opening up your own cigar lounge and bar. The effort is commendable and appreciated by many...

My friend Mark Jr. sent me a picture of a new cigar he was enjoying. It had a white band with overlapping green letters FSM. According...

Cigar Lounge Pros and Cons: Is a Lounge Right for You? In this blog, Mark Jr. and I discuss what we believe are the pros and cons of cigar lounges. A cigar lounge is a place where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy a premium cigar in a comfortable setting. Whether you’re smoking alone, spending time with friends and family, or striking up a conversation with complete strangers who may become lifelong friends, the experience is entirely up to you. Let’s take a closer look at the

Ah, there it is. The old infamous song originally written by Irving Berlin in the 1920’s and then covered by Taco in 1983 and scared the...

Nope, that’s not a typo. It’s called A pun, and it’s a play on words for my next rant. Over the past decade social media has become part...

Many years ago I was with my mother and we were shopping at a Sears or something, and we saw a guy unloading a set of aftermarket rims for his vehicle to make it look terrible. The brand of rims were called Greed and in green lettering and it said, "when enough, is never enough". I thought that's someone who spent good money on a stupid upgrade for his vehicle, but the phrase was quite catchy. It brought me over to the following topic... Here’s a topic in question. When does

Since this whole pandemic started, people in general have found themselves with more free time than ever before. People‘s jobs have led...

Limited edition Slaughterhouse collaboration to benefit Operation: Cigars For Warriors launching soon from Ventura Cigar Company April...

Today there is so much geopolitical drama with the Russians, price of food and gas, federal and state taxes, student loans, Elon Musk,...

Here’s a topic that goes against this new societal trend of fatter ring gauge smokes…how about a smaller ring gauge? Many of us like to...

The topic in question is this; should you buy a cigar brand because it’s endorsed by a celebrity? We the “non-celebrity” public like to...

Here at Cigar Tipsters we really enjoy our cigars, but this is not a cheap endeavor. Which means leaving us to find the best value for...

I haven’t written a cigar review in a while. I tend to buy what I think are “everyday” cigars. Cigars I purchase by the box and keep on...

Part 2…Since the debate whether to spend your money on expensive lighters is still ongoing, let’s talk about an accessory that I think...

I recently visited a friend of mine in Boston from my home in ME. Not even a two hour drive and I was already looking forward to getting...

According to tobacconistuniversity.org in the mid 19th century a German cigar pioneer named Gustav Bock started putting paper bands...