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.
When cigar smokers debate cigar wrappers, corojo vs maduro is a matchup that always lights a spark. Corojo wrappers trace their roots to Cuban cigars, a seed varietal famous for peppery spice and natural sweetness that’s shaped blends for generations. Maduro...
When you pick up a cigar with a sun grown wrapper, you’re holding a piece of tobacco history. These cigar wrappers are all about sunlight, with strength and flavor that grabs your attention. Grown under direct sun instead of protective shade...
There’s something unmistakable about the first whiff of a San Andrés wrapper. Dark, earthy, and slightly spicy, it evokes the rich soil after a summer rain in Mexico’s San Andres Valley. Far more than a name on a band, San Andrés...
At After Action Cigars, we’ve always believed in quality you can carry and in partners who operate with that same mindset. That’s why we teamed up with our friends at TAG Firearms to release a limited-edition cigar designed for those who...
When cigar smokers talk about the best tobacco in the world, one country always comes to mind: Cuba. For centuries, Cuban cigars have been the benchmark, famous for their elegance, balance, and rich heritage. From Havana lounges to humidors across...
When cigar smokers talk about where the best tobacco comes from, Honduras might not be the first country mentioned, but it should be. Wedged between Nicaragua and Guatemala, Honduras has carved out its own reputation as a powerhouse in the premium...
When people talk about premium cigars, the conversation often drifts to Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, or Cuba. But one region in the United States has shaped the cigar industry more than many realize: the Connecticut River Valley. Known worldwide for...
Some moments call for more than just a toast; they call for a cigar. Whether it’s a wedding, the birth of a child, a hard-earned promotion, or simply gathering with friends on a holiday, lighting up turns an occasion into...
You’re packing for a trip. Maybe a long weekend, a golf outing, or a work escape with actual downtime. You glance at the humidor and think, I should probably bring some cigars. The idea of unwinding with fine cigars in a...
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.
