https://bigdavescigars.com/blogs/cigar-guides 2026-07-21T20:33:20-05:00 weekly https://bigdavescigars.com/blogs/cigar-guides/cigar-101-a-beginner-s-guide-to-choosing-your-first-cigar 2026-07-21T20:33:19-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0963/1177/1432/articles/beginner-smoking-cigars.png?v=1766001243 Cigar 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Your First Cigar https://bigdavescigars.com/blogs/cigar-guides/the-ritual-how-to-properly-cut-and-light-your-cigar 2026-07-21T20:33:19-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0963/1177/1432/articles/mohd-jon-ramlan-I01FdhLuGEA-unsplash.jpg?v=1766207309 The Ritual: How to Properly Cut and Light Your Cigar https://bigdavescigars.com/blogs/cigar-guides/beyond-the-basics-understanding-cigar-shapes-and-sizes 2026-07-21T20:33:19-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0963/1177/1432/articles/considerate-agency-zGwFqjvb4MI-unsplash_1.jpg?v=1766207798 Beyond the Basics: Understanding Cigar Shapes and Sizes https://bigdavescigars.com/blogs/cigar-guides/humidor-101-how-to-keep-your-collection-fresh 2026-07-21T20:33:20-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0963/1177/1432/articles/considerate-agency-SpArEhZ_EOE-unsplash.jpg?v=1766236944 Humidor 101: How to Keep Your Collection Fresh https://bigdavescigars.com/blogs/cigar-guides/developing-your-palate-what-do-you-actually-taste 2026-07-21T20:33:20-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0963/1177/1432/articles/yanik-flowers-TonmEcm0WeI-unsplash.jpg?v=1766237182 Developing Your Palate: What Do You Actually Taste? https://bigdavescigars.com/blogs/cigar-guides/connecticut-vs-dominican-vs-nicaraguan-cigars 2026-07-21T12:31:41-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0963/1177/1432/articles/connecticut-dominican-nicaraguan-cigars-wrapper-binder-filler_214bbae9-ce04-42c9-84b9-7825faa3131a.jpg?v=1784653572 Connecticut vs. Dominican vs. Nicaraguan Cigars: Mild to Bold Cutaway handmade cigar showing wrapper, binder, filler and cured tobacco leaves from light to dark