Cigars aren't like cigarettes, which can be smoked and then discarded. A cigar humidor is a small chamber that can keep your cigars at the ideal level of moistness. This means they won't dry out or become overly crisp as they age, allowing you to enjoy smoking them...

Cigars are a great way to relax, unwind and enjoy the company of friends or family. However, for many people who just started smoking cigars and might be new to this hobby, there is a lot of information that can get quite overwhelming and confusing. This article will...

If you're a cigar smoker, lighting your stogie can feel like a rite of passage. The first time I lit up a cigar, I was nervous about burning my fingers and afraid that it wouldn't smoke right. So if you're new to smoking cigars or just want to brush up on your skills...

If you're looking to try cigars for the first time, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll talk about what you need to know before buying your first cigar and how to light one up once it's in hand. We'll also share some helpful tips on how to store them...

The cigar lover in your life deserves gifts of the highest quality. There are few things more satisfying than sitting back with a good cigar. Whether you smoke cigars or know someone who does, knowing how to find the best cigar gifts can be a challenge. Our list of...

Cigar cutters do exactly what they say they do – they cut cigars. Simple, right? But knowing how to use one properly can be tricky. There are several different types of cigar cutters, each with its own set of instructions and quirks. To get the most out of your...

At LM Cigars, we're often asked that question. The first thing a new buyer needs to know is - there is no single indicator that tells you a cigar is high quality. The word "premium" is used to describe the top of the line. Premium Cigars are high-quality cigars that...

A cigar lighter is a tool that every cigar enthusiast should own. There are many different types of lighters, each with its own unique properties and styles. Some are designed specifically for lighting cigars such as Colibri , jet flames, premium butane lighters, and...

         The Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 is one of the most popular of the Arturo Fuente Cigar Co.’s Gran Reserva family of cigars. Blended in honor of Carlos Fuente, Sr.’s 85th birthday, the cigars possess aged long-filler tobaccos and...

Created by the John Middleton Co. in 1968, Black & Mild cigars grew to become the most popular cigar on store shelves by 1996. The concept for the Black & Mild cigar was first born out of the desire to enjoy the taste of pipe tobacco without all the hassle of...

The Arturo Fuente Corona Imperial is a masterpiece and a perfect representation of what you can do with aged tobacco. Although the cigar is mild, you will experience flavors that leave you satisfied and fulfilled. The thin ring gauge of the cigar extenuates the...

There is no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than smoking some American tobacco. The Brick House Double Connecticut Short Torpedo is the perfect pairing for any U.S.-based holiday. With a genuine Connecticut Shade wrapper, a real Connecticut Broadleaf...

Rocky Patel is a brand that persists in the hearts and minds of cigar consumers through sheer force of will. While other fledgling brands faltered and came to an abrupt demise towards the end of the 1990’s cigar boom, Rocky Patel’s brand sustained itself through the...

Perdomo traces the roots of its company history to the work of Silvio Perdomo in Cuba. In 1992, Nicholas Perdomo, Jr. revitalized his family’s cigarmaking legacy by starting Tabacalera Perdomo out of his home in Miami, Florida. The company now boasts several popular...

Montesino is one of the oldest, continuously made Arturo Fuente cigar brands. The brand peaked in the early 1990’s and has struggled to maintain its popularity in recent years. Similar to the Casa Cuba cigar brand by Arturo Fuente, Montesino lacks the name...

Sharing a name with one of the first missionaries to the Dominican Republic, Antonio de Montesino, Montesino was one of the first cigar brands Carlos Fuente, Sr. manufactured in the Dominican Republic in the 1980s. As such, the cigar now ranks among the oldest names...

The Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG) was released at the tail end of the cigar boom in 1999. Ever since it has received and maintained a good reputation amongst all types of consumers. It has proven its worth as a super-premium cigar with a 94-point rating. The wrapper...

Ever since 1884 Cuesta-Rey Cigars have maintained a pristine reputation as premium cigars. Started by Angel Cuesta and Peregrino Rey eventually the quality of their cigars gave them the title of the official tobacco purveyor for the Spanish king and court. Rarely do...

If you are looking for a good, sweet-tipped cigar, Baccarat is a safe bet. Baccarat Havana the Game is a brand of sweet-tipped cigars produced by Oettinger Davidoff AG at Diadema Cigars de Honduras SA, the Davidoff factory in Honduras. The cigar is produced in a...

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. recently refreshed the branding on their Perla Del Mar brand of cigars. The cigars, iconic for their unique box press and value, received a change to the cigar box art as well as the cigar blend. Perla Del Mar was originally a brand owned by the...

The Havana Q is one of the latest Nicaraguan releases from J.C. Newman Cigar Co. and a line extension to the hugely successful and popular Quorum brand of value bundle cigars. The Havana Q represents excellent value and flavor, an awesome everyday smoke. One of the...

The Montecristo Platinum Series Rotchilde is an enjoyable premium cigar with a remarkable San Andreas Habano-seed wrapper. This is a fuller-bodied smoke for those who enjoy cigars from the traditional name-brand cigar powerhouses. The Montecristo Platinum Series is...

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past ten years, you have heard about A.J. Fernandez. His portfolio and reputation have expanded exponentially ever since his coveted New World cigars made an appearance. Within the last few years, he has also started...

The Diamond Crown MAXIMUS is a fantastic premium value cigar with a high-quality Dominican cigar with an Ecuador El Bajo Sungrown wrapper. This cigar comes from J.C. Newman Cigar Co., and the reputation of the craftsmanship of their cigars holds up when smoking the...

The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Robusto is a fantastic premium value cigar with a high-quality Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. This is a cigar you could smoke every day after work to unwind. The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real is made in the Dominican Republic by...

The name Montecristo resonates with cigar smokers worldwide. Their superb quality and flavor have withstood the test of time in an ever-changing industry. The Montecristo Classic Especial No. 1 holds true to this statement. The quality of the packaging and flavor of...

The Cuesta-Rey Caravelle is a phenomenal value cigar with a premium presentation. These panatela cigars are made on J.C. Newman’s iconic antique cigar machines from the 1930’s in Tampa, FL. These are hand operated machines that roll the bunch (filler & binder)...

The Neos Cappuccino Cigarillo is an enjoyable little dessert cigar and a perfect companion to an hour of leisure at a European café. Neos are made by J. Cortès Cigars in Handzame, Belgium. The company selects Ecuadorian Sumatran wrappers for their cigarillos at a Sri...

The Gurkha Ghost is very popular and well known. With a 93 rating, attractive packaging, and unique flavor it was won the hearts of smokers nationwide. It comes in a 5 pack or a full box of 21 cigars. Both of which have a sort of tribal theme featuring the name. It...

The Montecristo White Series Toro is an excellent daily smoke and an exemplary shade wrapper cigar. This cigar is manufactured in the Dominican Republic by Altadis USA at Tabacalera de Garcia, the largest factory in the Dominican Republic. This cigar uses an...

The Punch Clasico London Club is a tasteful, affordable box to have in your humidor. This cigar is manufactured in Honduras by General Cigar Co. It uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Wrapper over Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican filler. The London Club is the name for the...

Cigars and the cigar industry have a variety of terms that are important to know and understand. At LMCigars.com, we’ve taken the top 20 terms that are searched on our site and defined them below to make things a bit easier for you when you are navigating the site....

The Brick House Double Connecticut Toro is a cigar from J.C. Newman out of their PENSA factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. This cigar is a budget-friendly stick, that is consistent and enjoyable, no matter how often you pick it up. Country: Nicaragua Vitola: Toro Size: 6" x...

Buying cigars online has continued to become more commonplace. As the world moves toward online sales for just about everything – clothes, groceries, even prescriptions – cigars are not omitted. The conflict for many, however, is the missing element of the cigar...