While the cigar craze of the nineties has slowed somewhat, fellow puffers can still enjoy their favorite stogie with a Cuba Libre, a shot of Scotch, or a cold Mexican beer. Thanks to the fact that the market has cooled off a bit, savvy smokers can now find premium cigars at better prices than two years ago. Smokers can figure out what they like by experimenting with the various lengths, ring gauges, wrappers, and tobacco mixes. Many prefer handmade, long-filler cigars, which are made with more of the entire leaf.
Women generally prefer a milder smoke, while men usually enjoy bolder ones.
Its nice, even burn is good to the last puff. La Gloria Cubana-This cigar was all the rage during the past five years and became very hard to find. Now more readily available in stores, this smoke has a unique, medium-full flavor that many aficionados love. It features a Connecticut-shade wrapper with Dominican binders. For a smooth smoke that won't break the bank, try these long-filler cigars handmade in Nicaragua.