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Cigar enthusiasts know that perfect humidity is key to preserving flavour and quality.  Boveda’s two-way humidity control maintains ideal conditions effortlessly. Discover why Boveda stands out as the top choice for cigar humidification...

Hi I’m Joe Box,   Cigar lover, leading authority on all things cigars and the alias behind CigarBox. I help lovers of the leaf right across the globe maximise their cigar smoking pleasure.   I do that through education, cigar reviews and making it easy for people just like you to buy a great...

The History of Nicaraguan Cigars As the cigar industry continues to grow, more and more people are turning to Nicaraguan cigars for their smoking pleasure. Here we will explore the history of Nicaraguan cigars and why they have become so popular in recent years. We will also look at the different types of Nicaraguan...

Great things come in small packages and Nub cigars are a perfect example of that. Nubs are short, fat medium to full bodied cigars made in Esteli, Nicaragua at the Oliva Cigars factory. They are available with a range of different wrappers with names like Cameroon, Connecticut and Maduro. They are flavourful stogie, with...

There are many different types of cigar cutters on the market, and each one has its own benefits and drawbacks.   The most popular type of cigar cutter is the guillotine cutter, but there are also bevel cutters, V-cutters and punch cutters. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages.   Les Fines Lame...

Cuban Cigars are world famous. For many years they had the reputation as being the very best cigars one can buy and smoke (though in recent years the Nicaraguans have taken the mantle as the best cigar makers on the planet). Cuba has a long history in Cigars and is a country with rich...

There is no hard and fast rule when you’re looking to choose the best drink to have with a cigar. Just like you would when opening a humidor to grab a cigar, trust in your own palate to guide you. Do that and you’ll get it right most times. But if your sole objective...