Cigar Captain

Cigar quote of the Week:

“People smoke for their mental health, don’t they?  It’s part of their total health, I’d say.”

– David Hockney (British artist, 1995)

Cigar term of the week:  Shoulder – the part of premium cigar where the curve of the head ends and the straight sides begin.  The shoulder is also marked by the lowest margin of the cap (the lowest seam).  Cutting a cigar below the should will invariably result in the unraveling of the wrapper.

Cigars in Art…

Cigars have long been used as both centerpiece and foil in art.  In this new series entitled “Cigars in Art” we will look cigars featured in various art forms including paintings, photography, and others.  To get things started, here’s a digital watercolor created by Cigar Captain Managing Editor, Martin Klausmeier featuring the La Aurora Preferidos Perfecto #2 in Cameroon… Enjoy!

The Cigar Captain’s Cigar School:

Few things ruin the enjoyment of a handcrafted, premium cigar quicker than a poor cut.  Without a proper opening from which to draw smoke, even the best construction will compensate.  Since all good cigars must start with a good cut, we start our two part series on cigar cutters, how to pick one, and how to use it properly.  Part one of the series begins here with a review of cigar cutter types and how to use both a cigar punch and a guillotine cutter.  Read more here…

The New Captain’s Booty Premium Cigar Sampler is here!

Check out the Captain’s Booty No. 3 Sampler Here! It’s that time again, time for the Captain’s Crew to raid the good Sailor’s stash and purloin the best the Captain has to offer. This time around, we’re really hit “gold.” Our “Captain’s Booty Sampler” contains five premium handmade, long filler cigars from the likes of Arturo Fuente, C.A.O., La Gloria Cubana, E.P.C. Cigar Company and Cohiba. You won’t find a better deal than this anywhere! 5 premium cigars from 5 outstanding companies all for $25 ! (plus shipping) Check out the Captain’s Booty No. 3 Sampler Here!