Big Smoke Florida

How Cigars Are Made - The Process from Leaf to Lounge

Cigars, those meticulously crafted rolls of tobacco, have long been symbols of leisure and luxury. Steeped in tradition and enjoyed by enthusiasts across the world, each cigar is a testament to the...

Learn and Discover: Top 9 Must-Try Cigars for Beginners

Choosing your first cigar should be an informed decision influenced by mildness, flavor, and size. Beginners are typically advised to start with milder cigars, as they provide a gentler introductio...

Best Cigar and Spirit Pairings for a Luxurious Evening

Cigar and spirit pairings are an art form, a refined pleasure that enhances the flavors and experiences of both components. For connoisseurs and newcomers alike, the combination of a fine cigar wit...

Where to buy premium cigars in Toronto

A cigar is a hand-rolled bundle of fermented and dried tobacco leaves that is smoked by most aficionados. Cigars are produced in various sizes and shape extensively all over the world since it w...

Seasoning Your Humidor

Before you put any cigars in a new humidor it is important you ensure your humidor interior has been prepped so that a desired humidity level may be maintained. Most cigars are made in a...

Things You Should Never Do As a Cigar Smoker

“The holiday season gets taxing if you do not know what to gift your loved members. Worry not, Cigar Studio has an amazing premium range of cigars and accessories you can gift your friends and f...

Cigar Studio Tobacco School -Part 3 (b)

We spent some time reviewing the cigar wrapper, and in particular natural wrappers.  In this our final session on cigar wrappers,  we explore the wonderful world and the magic of those made with...

Cigar Studio Tobacco School -Part 3 (a)

Part 1 of the Cigar Studio Tobacco School focused on the important elements of the tobacco plant, the base production unit for all cigars everywhere.  Part 2 provided details on how these tobacc...

Cigar Studio Tobacco School -Part 2

As introduced in Part 1, The Cigar Studio Tobacco School is a group of short tutorials we are putting together to help you get a better understanding of important tobacco and cigar “tidbits”.   ...

Cigar Studio Tobacco School

The Cigar Studio Tobacco School is a group of short tutorials we are putting together to help you get a better understanding of important tobacco and cigar “tidbits”.    While one might call the...

OVER 100 YEARS OF FUENTE

Founded in 1912 by the patriarch of the family, Arturo Fuente first began making cigars in Ybor City, FLA a few years after he immigrated from Cuba.  While the next 100-plus years brough...

De-Constructed Basic Cigar Terms

Cigar terms and vernacular can often be confusing and to be honest, there’s nothing basic about them. Here we try and sort out a few in plain English that we find both humorous and head-...

Cigar and Tobacco Facts – Mold versus Plume

We had a shopper in the other day with a slight panic look on his face asking us the difference between plume and mold on a cigar.  We get this question a lot. Plume looks like white dust...

Cigar and Tobacco Facts. Trunk Pressed versus Boxed Press Cigars

The other day someone walked into the shop and while viewing our assortment asked, “Is there a difference between trunk pressed and box pressed cigars?”  While there are many “official” c...

Cuba Open For Business?

November 15, 2021 marked a special day for Cuba as the Island officially reopened for tourism on Monday.  Mandatory quarantine restrictions were lifted for travelers who carry proof of vaccinati...

Aging, Curing and Fermenting Cigar Tobacco

We hear these terms interchanged all the time. However, each refers to very different but specific stages in bringing tobacco from the fields to the cigar rollers productions bench. Let me try t...

A Brief History of Cigar Boxes

Cigars are universal; hence, there are different regions with different theories and histories related to cigars!! As one may not believe, cigars have quite a long and fascinating history. Cigar...

Cigar Studio 25th Anniversary

Saturday, May 15, 2021, marked a wonderful moment in our history as we arrived at 25 years in business.   While Covid meant we could not celebrate with our traditional cigar dinner and ev...

The Right Way to Cut Cigars

Smoking a cigar is like a ritual. It’s all about the process, and that procedure begins with knowing the right way to cut a cigar. Additionally, the more enhanced cigar you smoke, the more care ...

Picking the Best Cigar Humidifiers for Your Humidor

Cigar humidors merely cannot function without a humidifier. It certainly could work without a hygrometer if required but not without the actual object that generates humidity. Picking the best a...

How long do cigars last in a humidor?

The majority of cigar fanatics will go to a great extent, no matter what, to keep their cigars tasting fresh as the day they were made, mainly if it is premium cigars. Most cigar lovers spend a ...

Cigar Accessories: What You Need To Know

Are you trying to learn A to Z about smoking premium cigars? As with any hobby, there are several specific accessories you ought to have to enjoy it fully. Like, bikers need helmets, a chef need...

How to Choose the Right Humidor to Keep Cigars Fresh

One of the most frequent questions Cigar studios’ team would like customers to ask is – ‘how large of a humidor should I buy?’ suggesting customers purchase a humidor as they begin their collect...

The Definitive Guide to Cigar Humidification

All cigars deserve the best possible protection, whether it is a Cuban cigar, premium blends, or rare vintage cigars. How can you provide the best protection for the best cigars? The answer crea...

Quality in Cuban versus Non-Cuban Cigars

A cigar is characterized as a roll of tobacco encased in leaf tobacco or in a material that contains tobacco. The past six months have seen hundreds of new smokers into the shop, along wi...

Choosing the Right Cigar Cutter

A cigar cutter is one of the most basic cigar accessories every smoker needs, and is designed to cut off one end of a cigar. The majority of cigars come with one end finished in a “cap” which mu...

Overview of Cigars Shapes and Sizes

Industries have gained a serious cult over the years, almost the same way a good movie attracts a small yet passionate fan base. Cigars are now accessible in various dimensions than it was avail...

Steps to Remove the Smell of Tobacco Smoke

Be it a cigarette or a candle; smoke odors can be quite persistent and leave behind a greasy residue in the entire house, including walls and the ceilings. The smoke can infiltrate homes, and the o...

Are Cuban cigars really better?

Are you that person that has smoked cigars for quite some time now? Let’s say about five to ten years, and you’ve most certainly been asked: “Are Cuban Cigars really that good”? If the answer is an...

What are you Smoking?

Today Cigars have become a style statement for the astute gentleman; cigars originate character, grade, and enjoyment. An ideal auxiliary to a single malt whiskey, the blend makes most calming l...

How to Spot Quality Cigars?

Are you new to the cigar-smoking world and on a chase to discover the finest cigars but confused and cannot make a decision? Do you know which brands use good-quality tobacco? We’ve got your bac...

How to Care For Cigars & Store Them The Correct Way

An experienced smoker is well aware of all the little secrets and tricks when it comes to keeping his prized possessions- CIGARS fresh! But what about an occasional smoker who would like to enjo...

What is a hygrometer and how does it work?

Now that you have purchased your first humidor, you may want to learn the tricks of the trade. In basic, you now want to maintain the humidity and enhance the flavor of your prized possessions ‘...

Essential things a cigar novice needs to keep in mind before buying a humidor

Veteran cigar smokers cannot stress less on the importance of owning a humidor. Novice smokers entering into the cigar aficionados world do not know what a humidor is or its significance. Read furt...

Big Smoke Florida

The weekend of March 22 saw a few Cigar Studio customers travel to Hollywood, FLA for the Big Smoke. Put on by Cigar Aficionado, and hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 35 cigar ven...