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How long should you leave cigars to mature?
Most people believe a cigar to be in optimal smoking condition upon purchase and think they don't need to mature any further. This assumes that the manufacturer has allowed the raw tobacco to [...]
What can I do to avoid tobacco beetles?
If you see a cigar beetle, it is already too late! But can you prevent it? What are the signs? You may find small larvae in your humidor. You may notice a powdery dust on your cigars or in the [...]
How old are cigars on average when they go on the market?
Very few manufacturers inform the consumer of when the cigars were made. Cuban manufacturers are the exception, providing a boxing date (month & year) on the bottom of each cigar box. From the [...]
What are the advantages to leaving a cigar to mature and how does it affect the
When experts speak of the art of blending different tobaccos and the marriage of their flavours, they are referring to a process that continues after the cigar has left the factory. Even when [...]
How do I know if a cigar has been well stored?
Smoking will provide the ultimate proof of how the cigar has been stored, but there can be some tell-tale signs. If the cigars have lacked sufficient humidification for an extended period of [...]