Renegade Cigars Blog

  • How to Age Cigars

    by Brandon Hayes
    There are a couple of different schools of thought when it comes to the aging of cigars. Some people believe a good cigar should be delivered ready...

  • Smoking Cigars in The Winter

    by Brandon Hayes
    Smoking a cracked cigar is like trying to drink through a split straw—some, like us, might say it’s even worse. At least with a drink you can toss ...

  • Understanding Connecticut Tobacco

    by Brandon Hayes
    When you think of a Connecticut cigar, the first thing that comes to mind is a light colored, rather mild cigar. While this is certainly the case i...

  • Renegade Cigars Locker Membership App

    by Brandon Hayes

  • Get To Know The Regions of Nicaragua 

    by Brandon Hayes
    Growing tobacco is a lot like harvesting grapes for wine. There are significant variances in flavor based on the verity of seed and the region in w...

  • EP Carillo Pledge Prequel

    by Brandon Hayes
    2020’s Top Cigar of the Year: It’s finally a new year and Cigar Aficionado has given us the perfect escape from the struggles of 2020, with its hig...

  • Renegade Cigars Featured in Tobacco Business Magazine

    by Brandon Hayes
    I’d like to send out a huge thanks to Cigar Business Magazine for their kind and classy coverage of a humble shop owner from Richardson, Texas. Thi...

  • A Deep Dive On Maduro Cigars

    by Brandon Hayes
    Maduro is a term that can be confusing at times, mostly because it’s changed in meaning over the years. First of all, “Maduro” means “mature” or “r...

  • Understanding Cigar Size

    by Brandon Hayes
      Selecting what size of cigar to smoke isn’t as simple as it seems. You don’t just snatch one up and start puffing. There are several things to c...

  • Understanding Cigar Wrappers

    by Brandon Hayes
    Cigar wrappers come in many different colors, ranging from light green to black and many shades between. Wrapper leaf color is determined by four...

  • Brandon's Top Cigars for 2020

    by Brandon Hayes
    There is no shortage of cigar lists out there for your enjoyment. However, regardless of how much information I put out there, everyday someone as...

  • 2020 Wrap Up and Retail Top Sellers

    by Brandon Hayes
    2020 was an interesting year to say the least. As a retailer, this year has challenged us in various unforeseen ways. However, it has also been a ...