The big difference between a Toro and a Churchill is size: a Toro runs about six inches with a thicker ring gauge and smokes for roughly an hour, while a Churchill stretches to seven inches and burns longer. Both of...
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Brad Jackson
I founded After Action Cigars with one commitment: carry cigars that are actually worth your time and build straightforward, real-world education around them. I’ve written the majority of our Cigar Academy, from wrapper guides and growing region breakdowns to brand deep dives and hands-on reviews. I personally smoke and evaluate the cigars featured in our content, focusing on flavor, construction, and overall value. I believe cigars celebrate earned moments, the ones you don’t rush.
The big difference between a Toro and a Churchill is size: a Toro runs about six inches with a thicker ring gauge and smokes for roughly an hour, while a Churchill stretches to seven inches and burns longer. Both of...
A sun grown wrapper is a tobacco leaf raised out in the open under full sunlight, which gives it darker color, thicker veins, and a bolder, spicier flavor than shade grown leaf. Light up a cigar wearing one and you're...
Not every cigar needs to be a long, drawn-out commitment. Some of the best cigars come in a more compact format that still delivers full flavor, a solid burn, and that same satisfying ritual, just in less time. That’s exactly...