Q: The term “finish” keeps cropping up in various cigar reviews. It is often described as ”long” or ”short.” What exactly is a cigar’s finish? A: The finish of a cigar is the residual flavor sensed by the palate and olfactory gland immediately after all of the smoke has been pushed out of the mouth. The perceived length of a cigar’s [...]

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Q: I purchased a few three and five packs of cigars that are housed in a cardboard container. Should I put the entire container in my humidor? A: Some aficionados place the entire cardboard container in their humidor as they would a cedar box. I recommend removal of the cardboard packaging before storage for a [...]

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