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Cigar smoking is a learning experience that even the most learned and scholarly undertake with an open mind. These guides are intended to help you along the way.

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Cigar Binders

Cigar Binders

29th November 2022

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This week Max Foulkes writes about cigar binders, the leaves that are used to wrap the fillers together in the cigar. Hi...

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That's a Wrap

That's a Wrap

21st November 2022

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This week Max Foulkes writes about a cigars most sacred leaf, the wrapper. He discusses the history, agriculture and fun...

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Long-Format Cigars: A Guide

Long-Format Cigars: A Guide

24th October 2022

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Max Foulkes gives us a shortlist of the best cigars for those sensible enough to have time on their hands.

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Brand Inspection: Ramon Allones

Brand Inspection: Ramon Allones

20th September 2022

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Some brands live off their own legend, known by those who have never smoked. Some brands deserve as much prestige, but n...

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Take the Tube

Take the Tube

08th September 2022

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Max Foulkes provides us with a bit of background on the use of aluminium tubes with cigars.

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The Cigar Glossary: A Scholarly Resource

The Cigar Glossary: A Scholarly Resource

18th August 2022

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As well as the endless names which us cigar enthusiasts revise, there are some key terms in the canon that are also esse...

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How to Cut a Cigar Perfectly

How to Cut a Cigar Perfectly

16th August 2022

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The question we all want to know, but are too proud to ask. In this video, Tom Chamberlin puts us all at ease.

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Tips for the Novice Smoker

Tips for the Novice Smoker

30th June 2022

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Cigar Keep is as much for the newcomer as it is for the seasoned collector, Max Foulkes gives his dos and don'ts as you ...

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Top 5 Short-Format Cigars to Brave the Elements With

Top 5 Short-Format Cigars to Brave the Elements With

29th June 2022

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While we wish you good weather all year round, we want you to be prepared should things take a turn for the rainy. Here ...

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Cuban Davidoffs: An Introduction

Cuban Davidoffs: An Introduction

17th June 2022

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Max Foulkes reminds us that like with style, architecture and music, often when it comes to cigars, our best days are be...

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Best Books on Cigars

Best Books on Cigars

30th May 2022

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A list of ten must-read books on cigars that will both enhance your knowledge, entertain, and draw you deeper into the r...

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How To Smoke A Cigar At Davidoff Of London

How To Smoke A Cigar At Davidoff Of London

24th May 2022

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Cigar Keep ambassador, Kirby Allison, and Eddie Sahakian of Davidoff Cigars in London talk through exactly how to smoke ...

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Cigar Unboxing: Kirby Allison

Cigar Unboxing: Kirby Allison

23rd May 2022

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Cigar Keep ambassador, Kirby Allison, introduces a new video where he unboxes a brand new cigar box that he purchased af...

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How To Properly Light A Cigar

How To Properly Light A Cigar

19th May 2022

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After teaching us how to properly cut a cigar on a previous visit, Eddie and Edward Sahakian, from Davidoff, educate Kir...

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How to Cut a Cigar

How to Cut a Cigar

09th May 2022

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A video that is critical viewing for cigar lovers, we turn to our Man in Texas, Kirby Allison, who in turn went to our f...

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10 Top Tips to maintaining your cigars properly

10 Top Tips to maintaining your cigars properly

08th March 2022

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Cigars have a reputation for fragility, and there is no doubt that without due care, things can go awry. Cigar Keep to t...

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Short End of the Stick

Short End of the Stick

08th March 2022

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We take a close look at the short format cigars that have punched above their weight.

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Cigars for a Celebration

Cigars for a Celebration

30th January 2022

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In life, we will pass through endless liminal rituals and milestones as we trudge our path of happy destiny. These inclu...

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