There’s something timeless about the ritual of a good cigar. The slow burn, the rich aroma, the camaraderie it inspires; cigars are as much about the experience as the smoke itself. But if you’re new to cigars, stepping into that world can feel intimidating. Walk into...
There are few disappointments quite like reaching for a favorite cigar, only to find it dry, cracked, and lifeless. Whether it’s a forgotten stick from the back of the humidor or one you left in your jacket pocket after a night out, a dried-out cigar doesn’t have to...
For more than a century, the world of premium cigars has revolved around one mythic name - Cuba. The island’s fertile soil, perfect humidity, and storied factories became synonymous with quality, mystique, and craftsmanship. But as history and politics reshaped the...
Step into any cigar lounge or scroll through any cigar forum, and sooner or later, the topic of humidity comes up. It’s usually followed by a flurry of opinions that sound more like gospel than guidance: “Keep it at 65% or you’ll drown your cigars!” or “69% is the...
There was a time, not so long ago, when men and women gathered in true fellowship. Not on screens, not through swipes, but face to face, with laughter, debate, and the aroma of tobacco in the air. From the corner tavern to the country club, the art of in-person...
There’s a moment every cigar smoker knows: the first exhale after the light catches, the draw smooths, and the world slows down. It’s that intersection of flavor and reflection, where time becomes optional and good taste becomes the point. But a cigar, no matter how...
At Cigar Informer, we’re all about the finer things in life—bold cigars, small-batch spirits, good company, and the kind of investments that hold value you can feel. That’s why we’re adding Goldbacks to our “Things We Love” list. These beautifully crafted, spendable...
I had a pleasant surprise in our inbox this morning, a notification from the blog service Feedspot that Cigar Informer had been named to their Top 100 Cigar Blogs list. This was surprising to me because I haven’t been the greatest at keeping up with blogging on Cigar...