HAVANA – Pungent smoke filled the room, obscuring the lights and leaving clothing and skin reeking. There was applause, shouts and laughter, and above all plenty of H. Upmann Sir Winstons — formidable ...

Discover the art of cutting and smoking a cigar like a true aficionado in this comprehensive guide. Learn the essential techniques for properly cutting your cigar to ensure a smooth draw and maximize ...

Contrary to popular opinion, not all Havanas are stellar stogies. Here is how to make the most of the relaxed new rules. It is often easy to spot American cigar smokers in Europe. They are the ones ...

The newest "Father of the Bride" movie sounds like it was a total blast on-screen and off! Stars Chloe Fineman and Isabela Merced tell Access Hollywood about the HBO Max comedy, out June 16, and how ...

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Some stuff just ages well—whiskey, denim, friendship, and, of course, cigars. If you’ve ever thought about why cigar aficionados heap boxes in closets for months (or years) at a time, it’s not just to ...

Running a cigar company that sells to both aficionados and novices has taught me not only a lot about cigars, but a lot about the perception of cigars among those who do not smoke them. There are many ...

SAN JOSE — As the long-standing prohibition on Cuban stogies begins to fade, aficionados in the Bay Area are clamoring for a puff of the long-forbidden cigars thought by many to be the best in the ...

The recent news that the U.S. and Cuba will resume diplomatic relations means one thing for many Americans: Cuban cigars. Although the U.S. trade embargo has not been lifted entirely, eased travel ...