Cigar Characteristics | Ring Gauge, Size & Body

Previous Lesson Table of Contents Next Lesson Cigar School Lesson 2: Cigar Characteristics Length Cigars are described by length and ring size. Length is measured in inches. The most popular lengths are between 5 & 6 … Read More

Machine Made & Rolled Cigars | Cost & Flavors

Previous Lesson Table of Contents Next Lesson Cigar School Lesson 6: Machine Made Cigars Machine Made Cigars – Mass Market Cigars A machine made cigar is basically a bundle of tobacco that is rolled into a tubular … Read More

Cuban Alternatives – JR University

Alternatives to Cuban Cigars Jump to The AlternativeWhat Makes a Cuban Alternative Legit?Location, Location, LocationSpecialized BlendsEnjoy a Celebrated Name Whether you are a … Read More

Best Cigar Cutters | How to Cut a Cigar Properly

Cigar Cutting 101 Almost always, the best way to cut a cigar is quickly and decisively – but before we get into how, let’s talk about “where” … The proper place to cut depends on the cigar. First, you need … Read More

Cigar Mold and Cigar Plume – JR University

The Difference Between Cigar Mold and Cigar Plume Jump to What is Plume? What is Mold? How to Recognize Mold What to Do If You Find Mold  … Read More

Best Dominican Republic Cigar Brands

Favorite Dominican Cigar Brands Jump toArturo FuenteCohibaRamon AllonesLa Gloria CubanaMontecristo The Dominican Republic has a long and rich history of cigar making, going … Read More

How To: Tips on Packing a Tobacco Pipe

How to Pack a Tobacco Pipe Jump to Getting StartedPacking the BowlSmokers’ Secrets to Keep in MindLighting upSummary One of the biggest challenges … Read More

Top 10 Cutting, Lighting & Smoking Tips

JR 10 Smoking Tips… for a more pleasurable cigar smoking experience. There is plenty of advice out there on how to select, store, and smoke cigars. Rather than repeat what everyone knows or says, here are 10 quick, lesser-known tips, … Read More

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