Wondering how to store cigars without a humidor? You might head to the pantry for a food bag. It zips closed, so your cigars should be good, right? Not so fast. What works for your sammie isn’t best for your Southern Draws. Here’s why you could ruin cigars in a food bag: You can use […]
You just cut off the top of a cigar and light it, right? STOP! Smoking a cigar isn’t like in the movies. There are so many different processes to perfect that will enhance your experience—from lighting, to cutting, to storing cigars in your humidor. But we got you! Before you grab a cigar cutter, learn […]
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Founder Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co Cigar Stars Align You never know when the universe is going to put the right person in your life at the right time. For Oscar Valladares, that person was cigar legend Rocky Patel. When Oscar worked for a travel agency, he met Rocky while he was touring Honduras. He […]
Bourbon. Leather. Freshly ground pepper. Do you read cigar reviews and wonder if everyone but you is picking up on cigar flavor? You could: Truth is, even if you have the sensory acuity of a master blender, you won’t experience the full flavor of a cigar that’s stored without humidity control. If you skip this […]
Are cigar clubs like Instacart for cigar hobbyists? Fits the bill if you don’t have time to visit (or aren’t near) a decent local cigar shop. OR you’d rather pay for the service of someone hand picking your cigars—someone who understands your tastes and sends you something different each month that you can’t find anywhere else. Or […]
Join a chilled cigar chat with Enrique Seijas, co-owner/co-founder of Matilde Cigars to learn: Why releasing a new cigar line every year isn’t a priority for the Matilde brand What’s so challenging about cigar rolling How the Seijas family is like a pineapple, according to su madre “That was one chilled chat. Just how I […]
From bouncer to blender to brand builder, Pete Johnson, president of Tatuaje Cigars dives deep into his life to date. Surprised that this cigar innovator is really more of a traditionalist? His passion for the art of cigars, music, fashion and wine reveals what a genuine artisan Pete truly is. (And the dogs. Just wait until you hear […]
Many a life has been reimagined over a cigar. It’s an hour to pause, exhale and consider. Are you on the right path? Can you create your own way? Is an advancement an expectation or true direction? Join two two cigar mavericks for an in-depth reflection of life and premium cigars. Watch Pete Johnson, President […]
BOX PRESS WITH BOVEDA’S ROB GAGNER Oh, those honest halfwheel reviews. Gotta love it when they give it to us straight. How does halfwheel evaluate a cigar? Check it out in person. EXCLUSIVE! Join in on a smoke-through with Rob and Charlie Minato, co-founder and editor of halfwheel. From the first third until the last, […]
BOX PRESS WITH BOVEDA’S ROB GAGNER Southern Draw Cigars are on fire! And it’s not just about the premium smokes from this Texas-based, Nicaraguan-made cigar company. Watch Southern Draw founder Robert Holt get personal about why doing good is just as important as creating good blends. And why integrity matters in business. See what brought […]
BOX PRESS WITH BOVEDA’S ROB GAGNER What would happen if two guys rolled two cigar sources into one industry-changing digital daily? You’d get halfwheel, the industry’s most popular online source for cigar news, true reviews and glamour shots. (And all the updates on smoking bans and legislation that affect cigar enthusiasts.) Go behind-the-scenes at halfwheel […]