The Journal

Pipe Tobacco Guide: Types, Blends and How to Get Started

Short answer: pipe tobacco is blended for slow, cool smoking in a bowl rather than rolled into a cigar. We carry pipe tobacco at the lounge in Yuma — call 928-276-3500 to ask wh...

How to Refill a Butane Lighter: A Step-by-Step Guide

Short answer: bleed the old air out first, hold the lighter upside down, press the butane can firmly onto the valve for a few seconds, then wait a couple of minutes before spark...

How to Smoke a Cigar: A Beginner's Guide

Short answer: cut above the cap, toast the foot before lighting, draw about once a minute, do not inhale, and let the ash fall on its own. Everything else is preference.

Cigar Cutter Guide: Straight Cut vs. V-Cut vs. Punch

Short answer: a straight cut works on almost every cigar and is the hardest to get wrong. V-cuts concentrate the draw. Punches are neat and travel well but do not suit tapered h...

Cigar Humidor Guide: Sizing, Seasoning and Humidity

Short answer: a humidor is a sealed, cedar-lined box that holds cigars at 65–70% relative humidity. Buy one sized well above what you own today, season it before use, and keep a...

Cigars by Category: What to Smoke for Every Occasion

No single cigar suits every moment. There is a right cigar for a mild morning smoke, another for a long evening, and another for the night you got the promotion. Here is how we ...