This is your go-to guide for cigar fundamentals, the place to start when questions come up. As part of our Cigar Academy, these articles focus on the basics that help you understand cigars with confidence. From common questions and cigar sizes to wrapper types and smoking basics, these articles break things down clearly and practically, no filler, no jargon, just useful knowledge that helps you get more out of every cigar.
Cigar strength is about matching the cigar to the moment. Maybe you’re easing into the day with something mellow or capping off the night with something that hits harder. Getting it right makes all the difference in your cigar smoking...
If you’re lighting up without knowing what leaf’s in your hand, you’re missing half the story. At After Action Cigars, we believe every part of a cigar matters, but if one part sets the tone, it’s the wrapper. That outer...
Look, we’re not here to make you memorize cigar parts like it's biology class. But if you care about how your cigar draws, burns, and tastes? Then yeah, anatomy matters You don’t need a master’s degree in “tobaccology.” You just...
Welcome to After Action Cigars. You’ve earned this smoke, and every cigar lover knows that most cigars worth savoring aren’t just about burning tobacco; they’re about slowing down, celebrating, and connecting. Whether you’re stepping away from the grind after a long...
If you’re going to take the time to light up, you damn well better make sure it’s worth lighting. At After Action Cigars, we believe every cigar should be earned, not just grabbed off a gas station shelf on impulse....
You’ve got the cigar. You’ve got the slow burn. Now it’s time for a little fun. Learning how to blow smoke rings isn’t just a fun party trick; it’s a rite of passage for anyone who wants to master the...
This section brings together cigar education and cigar fundamentals that help you understand what your smoking, compare cigars against others, and make better choices with confidence.
You’ll find articles that break down cigar sizes and shapes, wrapper types, strength and body differences, and the small details that influence how a cigar actually smokes. We also cover commonly asked cigar questions, from burn issues and draw problems to how flavor develops from the first third through the final stretch.
Every article is written from hands-on experience, not theory. The goal isn’t to tell you what to like, but to give you the context to understand what you’re smoking, why it behaves the way it does, and how to choose cigars that fit your taste, your pace, and the moments you smoke them.
Scroll through, explore what stands out, and take your time. Good cigars, and good understanding, are built, not rushed.
