Articles By Meggan Werkheiser

Feb 24, 2010

The wrapper is the outside layer of the cigar. As its name implies, it contains the contents of the cigar in a tight womb, binding it together. The wrapper is usually made of the larger and lower pieces of the tobacco plant.

Feb 23, 2010

A cigar humidor is a container that is used to store and preserve cigars. They are often wooden boxes that come in various sizes based on the number of cigars they are designed to hold, from a handful to several hundred or more.

Feb 22, 2010

Whether you are looking for a thoughtful gift for someone special, or a treat to savor for yourself, buying a quality cigar merits a careful selection process. Like most of the finer things in life, there are countless factors involved in choosing a quality cigar.

Feb 20, 2010

The cigar in your hand is your favorite thickness, favorite length, and the taste puts you in a good mood even on a rotten day,cigars get better with age, if maintained properly. This can be accomplished with a humidor,which preserves the cigar’s ultimate flavor and prevents damage.

Feb 19, 2010

It is not hard to recognize a cigar connoisseur when you see one. Picture this: the cigars are perfectly maintained, each with the flavor preserved to perfection and their color well-balanced with expert precision.

Feb 18, 2010

The flavor and aroma of a cigar is directly impacted by its country of origin. Variations in soil conditions, temperature, humidity, sunlight and a myriad of other unique factors all come into play to create distinct characteristics in tobacco leaves.