Understanding Cigar Shapes & Sizes

Embarking on your cigar journey can feel like entering a world filled with confusing terms and traditions. One of the first things you’ll encounter is the variety of cigar shapes and sizes, known in the cigar world as vitolas. Understanding these can enhance your smoking experience, helping you choose the perfect cigar for any occasion. […]
How to Store Cigars: A Beginner’s Guide

Keep Your Smokes Fresh So, you’ve picked up some cigars – maybe you grabbed a Burton Variety Pack to start exploring flavors. But now you’re wondering: How long are cigars good for? Do I need a humidor for cigars? Where should I store them? Good news: keeping your cigars fresh isn’t complicated, but there are […]
Cigar Terminology for Beginners

Burton’s No-Nonsense Guide to Get You Started So, you want to get into cigars, but every time you hear a seasoned smoker talk about “binders,” “torpedoes,” or “Maduro wrappers,” it feels like they’re speaking another language? Welcome, soon-to-be cigar aficionado. This guide is for you. Cigars have a long history and a culture of their […]