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Gary Cruice
How Do You Pack a Pipe?
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.
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Gary Cruice
- Sep 8, 2022
- 5 min
I'm thinking of taking up pipe smoking. What's next?
Pipes require a bit more work than cigars. If you like to sit and fiddle, a pipe is for you!
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Gary Cruice
- Sep 4, 2022
- 3 min
How do you cut a premium cigar?
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.
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Gary Cruice
- Aug 27, 2022
- 2 min
I just bought a humidor! Now what?
According to Tobacconist University, "A humidor is any container intended to store cigars at the appropriate humidity."
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Gary Cruice
- Aug 21, 2022
- 2 min
What's the best way to store my premium cigars?
When in doubt, cigars are like wine - they prefer cool, dark places.
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Gary Cruice
- Aug 20, 2022
- 3 min
What makes a good premium cigar?
A good cigar will be well made and easy to draw.
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Gary Cruice
- Aug 16, 2022
- 1 min
Premium Cigar Flavor Terminology
Each of us will still experience a cigar differently, but a common terminology should make it easier to discuss what we are tasting.
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Gary Cruice
- Aug 7, 2022
- 3 min
Choosing a Premium Cigar for Beginners
Maybe you are looking to try cigars but aren't sure where to begin? Here's a little help...
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Gary Cruice
- Aug 7, 2022
- 1 min
Premium Cigar Finish
Finish is simply, the feel and/or flavor of a cigar at the finish!
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Gary Cruice
- Jul 31, 2022
- 2 min
Premium Cigar Complexity
Complexity is a subjective way to observe the depth and breadth of a cigar's flavors and aromas.
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Gary Cruice
- Jul 24, 2022
- 2 min
Premium Cigar Flavor
You'll often read about a cigar having particular notes. The real topic is cigar flavor.
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Gary Cruice
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
Strength = Nicotine
Premium cigars are handmade entirely from whole-leaf tobaccos. Their nicotine content can not be measured in a laboratory setting.
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Gary Cruice
- Jul 20, 2022
- 1 min
Body ≠Strength
Body, in terms of flavor (taste+aroma) profile, does not necessarily correlate with the Strength of a cigar.
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Gary Cruice
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
Balance
When talking about cigars, balance is also referred to as harmony - how components of the cigar work together or marry.
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Gary Cruice
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
Cigar Aroma
Aroma, or bouquet, is the smell from a burning cigar may be a cigar's the most overlooked attribute.
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Gary Cruice
- Jul 1, 2022
- 1 min
Cigar Characteristics
Each of us will experience a cigar differently. When trying to help a customer select a cigar, hough, we need some consistency.
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Gary Cruice
- Jul 1, 2022
- 1 min
What is a Premium Cigar?
You've probably heard or read at least one news story about the FDA and tobacco over the last few years.
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Gary Cruice
- Jun 6, 2022
- 1 min
Thanks to YOU - We Grew!Â
We opened 15 May 2020 - just after the WHO declared a COVID-19 pandemic and Louisiana's Governor issued a lockdown order.
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