In fact, there has been some exquisite artwork on cigars and cigar boxes through the years. For proof, check out the colorful images in Themes. Angels, birds, bugs, cowboys, frogs, knights and trains have all adorned cigar labels. If your interest is piqued, read the in-depth articles and find information about meetings and events for label collectors. Occupying a prominent spot is the Monthly Officious Taste Test, a blind taste test conducted by readers.
Excellent articles offer advice on spotting a fake Cuban, cigar aging and even burning.
Don't forget to take a virtual tour of the National Cigar Museum. One regular feature is First Look, which contains reviews of new cigars on the market, details on legislation affecting cigars and smokers, and interviews with movers and shakers in the industry. This Web site fulfills that need by offering an extensive array of resources for cigar smokers, including a Chat Room, Message Boards, FAQs and a Cigar Brand Database. The site also addresses health issues by spotlighting medical research papers on cigars and cancer. Be sure to visit the Homemade Humidor Page.