The Journal

Padrón Cigars Explained: Every Line, Its Aging and Where to Start

Every Padrón is a Nicaraguan puro, grown on the family's own farms around Estelí and Jalapa, and aged before it is rolled. What separates the lines, and where to start.

God of Fire Cigars: A Guide to Carlito, Don Carlos, Serie B and KKP

God of Fire is the Prometheus line, made by Arturo Fuente in the Dominican Republic and released in small quantities each year.

Ashton VSG vs. ESG vs. Classic: How the Ashton Lines Compare

Short answer: Classic is the mild one, VSG is the full-bodied one, ESG sits between them at the top of the price list, and Cabinet Selection is the mild-to-medium middle. All ar...

The Cigar Lounge Experience in Yuma, AZ: What to Expect at Sun of a Gun

Sun of a Gun is a cigar lounge and walk-in humidor at 1651 S Arizona Ave in Yuma. Come in, pick a cigar off the shelf and smoke it here with a whiskey or a craft cocktail. No me...

Premium Cigar Storage: Humidity, Temperature and Aging

Short answer: premium cigars keep best at 65–70% relative humidity and 65–70°F, in a sealed cedar-lined humidor with a humidity pack. That is the whole formula. Everything else ...

How to Choose a Premium Cigar: Strength, Size and Wrapper

Short answer: choose by strength first, then size, then wrapper. Brand matters least when you are starting out.