Logbook
Logbook
Our quiet knowledge hub. Every entry answers its question in the first sentence, and then we tell you the background.
Do you have to inhale cigars?
No, cigars are not smoked into the lungs. How to enjoy the smoke in the mouth, what retrohaling is and how it differs from a cigarette.
3 min readWhy does a cigar turn bitter?
Cigars turn bitter when smoked too hot and too fast, or when the tobacco is too moist. The most common causes and how to keep the smoke smooth.
4 min readHow do you cut a cigar properly?
You cut a cigar just above the cap, in one clean motion. How to keep the wrapper from tearing.
4 min readWhat types of cigar cutter are there?
Guillotine, punch or V-cut: each cutter works differently and changes the draw.
4 min readWhat does the wrapper colour tell you about flavour?
From double claro to oscuro: the wrapper colour says a lot about flavour, darker often means sweeter and fuller.
4 min readHow to store cigars
How to store cigars properly: the right humidity, two proven methods with and without a humidor, and how to keep your cigars fresh for months.
4 min readHow to light a cigar properly
How to light a cigar the right way: the correct flame, no bitterness, an even burn. A five-step guide from SB Cigars.
3 min readYour cigar went out
Cigar gone out? How to relight it properly without bitterness. And how to tell when it is no longer worth smoking on.
New aboard?
Cigars need not be a closed circle. If you are starting out and do not know where, ask us. No jargon, no wrong question. We explain, calmly.