Learn how to smoke a pipe the proper way with our guide for beginners
Learning how to smoke a pipe is a classy way to enjoy tobacco, but it only looks sophisticated if you actually know what you're doing. Here's how.
Should you remove the cellophane from your cigars in the humidor?
Cigars come individually wrapped,. So, it's a valid question: Should you remove the cellophane from your cigars? Let's discuss.
What are cigar beetles? Where do they come from and how do you prevent them?
What are cigar beetles exactly? How do the dreaded insects destroy and infest a cigar collection and where do they come from? All will be answered here.
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Escobar Cigars, Co-Owned by Nas, Drops Four-Profile Robusto House Blend Collection
Imagine that, Nas is getting closer to ruling the cigar world. The legendary rapper’s Escobar Cigars, which he co-owns, is making waves with the launch of a new four-profile House Blend collection. The launch is in partnership with Cigar Chief, one of North America’s largest premium cigar retailers. The Manual has not yet had the […] -
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What I Learned From John Daly About Smoking Cigars
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England-France playing for third place an instant World Cup classic
If you tuned in for the World Cup England-France game and checked out at halftime, nobody would have blamed you. The Three Lions led 4-0 at the half in a third-place game that was a blowout. You would have been right to assume England was in complete control and France had all but given up. […] -
Argentina vs. Spain — Who do you have in the FIFA World Cup Final?
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Remembering Sam Neill and the two times he changed Hollywood
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Streaming
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Apple TV becomes exclusive home for Formula 1 in the U.S.
Apple and Formula 1 have struck a five-year partnership that will make Apple TV the exclusive home of Formula 1 in the United States starting in 2026. The agreement will give Apple TV subscribers full access to every practice, qualifying, Sprint, and Grand Prix session. The move builds on Apple’s growing relationship with the sport […] -
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The White Lotus season 4: Everything we know so far
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The 13 best Stephen King books to read, ranked
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Cigars
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This Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Is For Cigar Smokers — And It’s a Winner
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Elevate your elegance: Choosing your first cigar
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Escobar Cigars, Co-Owned by Nas, Drops Four-Profile Robusto House Blend Collection
Imagine that, Nas is getting closer to ruling the cigar world. The legendary rapper’s Escobar Cigars, which he co-owns, is making waves with the launch of a new four-profile House Blend collection. The launch is in partnership with Cigar Chief, one of North America’s largest premium cigar retailers. The Manual has not yet had the […] -
5 Tips If You’re Traveling With Cigars: I Learned No. 2 the Hard Way
Traveling with cigars can be challenging if you’re not prepared. The lack of preparation can lead to your favorite cigars getting smashed from inadequate storage, or they can peel because they weren’t kept at the proper temperature, among other issues. Sometimes you do all the right things, and still come away shaking your head. I’ve […]