Nothing says the Caribbean like a glass of rum and a fine cigar. These postings are all about Captain Tim’s travels with Caribbean cigars.
When we think of the best cigars in the world, we often turn our attention to Cuba where the best cigar rollers are said to be based. However, the Caribbean has become a major rival to Cuba with many expert cigar rollers and tobacco companies located in the Caribbean and have become historically beloved […]
The tradition of Puerto Rican Cigars reaches far into the past, where, hundreds of years ago on the Island of Enchantment, native Taino Indians cultivated the majestic tobacco leaf to produce a hand-rolled tube of cured tobacco, which they named sikar. The term Sikar was then taken immediately into the Spanish language as cigarro. Snuff […]
Photo by Ramón López Island culture – Straw hat, cigar in hand.
Cigars are one of life’s simple luxuries. But do you know how to select a great cigar for your personal tastes? This guide will help you become acquainted with the characteristics of a fine cigar and what criteria you will need to consider. First things first: If you’re looking for quality, limit your search to […]