Jaime and Gary are at PCA the Premium Cigar Association's trade show in New Orleans. There are always many discussions about shop rules/etiquette. The comparisons also generate articles. Do some exploring and share your thought with us - here or in person. Do some exploring and share your thought with us - here or in person.

International Pi Day is Saturday. The accepted estimate of pi is 3.14 or March 14th. No pie, but we'll have our usual cracklin, boudin, and donuts.

Getting the right blend for the best premium cigar smoke is a mix of science and art! Leaves that get more direct sunlight tend to have more nicotine. The best way to determine what you like is to smoke a variety of cigars. Each cigar smoker's journey is personal.

We each have a different set of taste buds and a different palete. We each like different tastes or flavors, and each of us will experience a cigar differently. Is it any wonder that everyone describes premium cigars differently?

There is still some tobacco used in premium cigars grown in different parts of the United States - such as Florida, Kentucky, and Lousiana. One type of tobacco used as premium cigar wrappers still comes from the United States: Connecticut Shade.

70/70 is the recommended setting for premium cigars. You might be interested in learning about the differences in storing premium cigars and pipe tobacco.