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Cigars For Dummies – Does Size Matter?

23 Jul 10 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

In the last post we took a look at the different colors of cigars – or their wrappers, if you want to be particular about it. The color of the cigar wrapper generally indicates something about the flavor of the cigar. Yet what about the size of a cigar? Does it have any bearing? If so, what are the implications of the size of a cigar? The truth of the matter is that the size of a cigar does not have any bearing on its flavor. Neither does ...

Cigars For Dummies

16 Jul 10 in Information, Tips | No Comments »

Everyone knows what a cigar is – or do they? Most people have heard of and seen cigars but not everyone knows all that much about cigars. If you are one of them and want to know more about cigars, then you are in the right place! Over the next few weeks, we are going to go through a starter course – or a refresher course, if you wish – to get to know cigars. So where do we start? Anyone can merely go to a cigar store and pick out a ...

The Secret behind Bundled Cigars

02 Jul 10 in Cigar Brands, Cigar Manufacturing, Cigar Quality, Information, insights, Review, The Art of Smoking, The Lighter Side | No Comments »

People may not know it, but unlike the usual product purchases by consumers, bundling consumer goods is preferred since they give value for their money. In the world of cigars this is totally different. Sure there will still be the presence of getting their money’s worth but in the cigar industry, bundling is often associated with selling second rated cigars that may not meet the standards of the professional cigar smoker. Preference for quality smoked cigars is a given and it is no mystery why people would prefer buying cigars ...