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Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. COGNAC, BRANDIES AND CIGARS Topic: All About Cigars Somewhere in the medieval past, a distiller took grapes- the fruit of the vine - and transformed them into a fine distilled spirit. Today, that spirit is know as Cognac when it comes from a small, clearly defined area known by that name in France; Armagnac, when it's from the region of that name ne... CIGAR GLOSSARY Topic: All About Cigars Aging: Freshly made, green cigars are aged by stacking them naked in temperature and humidity regulated storage rooms. This mellows the tobacco, as well as encouraging the bouquet to blend both within and between the cigars. Not to be confused with curing (see Curing). Cigars continue to age aft... SHAPES AND SIZES Topic: All About Cigars Traditional cigar shapes, or formats, vary greatly in size from brand to brand, so it's important to describe cigars by their dimensions -length and diameter - as well as by their shape. In the U.S., the U.K. and Cuba, length is measured in inches and diameter is designated in "ring gauge" - a meas... THE COLORS OF CIGARS Topic: All About Cigars Cigar wrappers come in a palette of colors that resemble human skin tones. Just as scientists describe the rainbow in seven basic colors, cigar aficionados use seven basic color descriptions for wrappers, although there are many subtle shades in between these basic colors and some cigar merchants d... SOME ADVICE ON CIGARS Topic: All About Cigars Cigar smoking can be a very enjoyable activity, however some forethought must go into the process. Cigars, like any natural tobacco product, contain nicotine. For the vast majority of cigar smokers the nicotine is not the sole attraction. However it is there and if not managed properly can cause ... WOMEN AND CIGARS Topic: All About Cigars It used to be a rare event to see a woman puffing a cigar. Cigar smoking has traditionally been viewed as a strictly male endeavor, and a woman smoking a cigar was looked upon as an anomaly. Today, however, more and more women are smoking cigars. Although they only make up a small percentage compa... PREPARING YOUR NEW HUMIDOR Topic: All About Cigars Congratulations! You have selected your new Humidor!! Before you start using your Humidor, follow these steps to ensure your enjoyment of your fine cigars for years to come. Your Humidor has been crafted from seasoned wood. It is absolutely essential that it be "prepared", or cured, BEFOR... CIGAR ETIQUETTE Topic: All About Cigars Never light someone else's cigar; instead, offer your lighter or matches. The smoker usually draws in too hard to get a light quickly from someone else, and that can be bad for the cigar. ? Don't puff too rapidly on a cigar. It will bum hot and acquire unsavory, burned flavors. A puff a m... AGING AND STORING YOUR CIGARS Topic: All About Cigars Cigars, like any natural product, must be protected from extremes of temperature. A cigar that is too dry will smoke hot and unevenly. A cigar that is too moist will be hard to light and just as difficult to puff. The ideal humidity to store your cigars is between 65%-75% humidity. Ideally ... HANDLING YOUR CIGAR Topic: All About Cigars Lighting a cigar is not like lighting the tip of a cigarette or the wick of a candle - it takes longer. Light your cigar the same way you would toast a marshmallow over a campfire ? keep the cigar above or near the flame but don?t let them touch. First, you must "toast" the Cigar's foot....

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