How to Retrohale a Cigar: Mastering the Technique for Enhanced Flavor

How to Retrohale a cigar to help develop your pallet

The art of smoking a cigar is a deeply satisfying and sensory experience, and one technique that true connoisseurs have mastered is retrohaling. Retrohaling is the process of expelling a portion of the cigar smoke through the nasal passages, allowing the smoker to better appreciate the full range of flavors and aromas that a fine … Read more

Best Cigars for Beginners 2023

Best cigars for beginners 2017

What are the best cigars for a beginner? Like many other new cigar smokers, you may find yourself asking, “What are the best cigars for a beginner like me?”  Not knowing which cigar to pick from the seemingly endless amount of choices that are out there can be overwhelming to a new cigar smoker. The … Read more

Alaska Bear Cigar Cutter Review

alaska bear cigar cutter review

Whether you are a newbie or you have been smoking cigars for a while, one of the pieces of gear you will always need is a good cutter. My personal preference in cutters and probably the most versatile types of cutters is a double-bladed guillotine cutter.  Right now my go-to cutter is the Alaska Bear … Read more