This article will focus on the more standard shapes (parejos) and sizes. Vitola is a name for a typical size parejo.

The best place to learn about cigars and pipes is Tobacconist University.

We're not even sure what to call this cigar. However, the picture got us thinking about premium cigar shapes and sizes.

A good cigar will be well made and easy to draw.

Complexity is a subjective way to observe the depth and breadth of a cigar's flavors and aromas.

You'll often read about a cigar having particular notes. The real topic is cigar flavor.

Premium cigars are handmade entirely from whole-leaf tobaccos. Their nicotine content can not be measured in a laboratory setting.

Body, in terms of flavor (taste+aroma) profile, does not necessarily correlate with the Strength of a cigar.

When talking about cigars, balance is also referred to as harmony - how components of the cigar work together or marry.