Cigars your friends may enjoy can be cigars that you don't like. We each have a unique set of taste buds and cigars are enjoed in context.

The best place to learn about cigars and pipes is Tobacconist University.

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Many shops have a movie night, but why not gather some friends, pick up a nice bottle or two, and crack open the humidor.

Cigar smoking is often thought of as just for males. It ain't!

We're not even sure what to call this cigar. However, the picture got us thinking about premium cigar shapes and sizes.

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Like cigars, any airtight container will work just fine. However, pipe tobacco and cigars should not be kept at the same humidity.

You can really pack a pipe anyway that works for you. We'll focus on the most common method and then discuss a couple of related topics.

Pipes require a bit more work than cigars. If you like to sit and fiddle, a pipe is for you!

You can bite off the end of your cigar like in old movies, you can pull the pigtail on some cigars, or you can use a tool.

According to Tobacconist University, "A humidor is any container intended to store cigars at the appropriate humidity."

When in doubt, cigars are like wine - they prefer cool, dark places.

A good cigar will be well made and easy to draw.

Each of us will still experience a cigar differently, but a common terminology should make it easier to discuss what we are tasting.

Maybe you are looking to try cigars but aren't sure where to begin? Here's a little help...

Finish is simply, the feel and/or flavor of a cigar at the finish!

Complexity is a subjective way to observe the depth and breadth of a cigar's flavors and aromas.

You'll often read about a cigar having particular notes. The real topic is cigar flavor.

Premium cigars are handmade entirely from whole-leaf tobaccos. Their nicotine content can not be measured in a laboratory setting.