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One of Perdomo’s cigar rollers shows us how it’s done.

I’ve borrowed this from the Friends of Habanos site (thanks Rob!). It’s something I’m going to keep beside me during future smoking sessions, to help develop my palate and make me sound more intelligent. I just hope I don’t come across many “horse manure” cigars!

One of the most confusing things about cigars when you get started is the huge range of different sizes, strengths and flavours they come in. Even when you stick with one brand, like Perdomo, it’s easy to get lost trying to work out what’s what. How is a Grand Cru Toro Connecticut different from a [...]

Most cigars are tropical creatures – grown, cured, aged and manufactured in tropical climates (Nicaragua, Cuba, the Domincan Republic, Honduras, etc). So they “grow up” being used to a certain temperature and level of humidity. Once they get shipped to your country and home, it’s important that they are stored carefully in a certain environment. [...]

If you’re new to cigars – and we all were once upon a time – then you might be wondering you to properly light a cigar. Here’s a great introduction video. As far as lighters go, we recommend the Perdomo Vector Thundra.