Empty cigar boxes are like mini treasure chests waiting to be transformed into something new. Even if you only have one lying around the house, there is a lot of potential for what it could be. Cigar ...

Making a cigar - in the most simple terms - involves several steps and plenty of time. First, he selects the filler leaves, such as Ligero, Viso, or Secco. Next, Mirick uses the full leaves and twists ...

Indulging in fried foods is traditional during the eight days of Hanukkah, which begins this year on the evening of Dec. 24 and concludes on Jan. 1. That’s because the customs of the Festival of ...

Like many Cuban natives, the late Jose O. Padrón fled Cuba during the 1960s and settled in Miami. With just $600, he started his eponymous cigar company, hiring one employee who rolled cigars by day, ...

Cigar smoking has long been associated with wealth and success, perhaps because it was commonly used by the rich and celebrities back in the day. Over the years, however, this mentality has changed.

Discover the world of infused cigars. Our guide covers flavors, crafting, and how to enjoy them for both new and experienced smokers. The post Not your grandpa’s cigar: Discover the bold, ...

BLOOMINGTON - "I have made it a rule never to smoke more than one cigar at a time," Mark Twain once said. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, before the rise of mass-produced cigarettes, cigars were ...

June 14 marked National Bourbon Day and to celebrate, Chuck Armstrong invited Rob Dietrich to join him on Loudwire Nights. Dietrich is the Master Distiller and Blender for Metallica's Blackened ...

The earliest use of tobacco plant leaves being lighted to inhale the smoke is lost in time. Archaeological research has found, however, that tobacco was used by native peoples in the Americas as early ...