Renegade Cigars Blog

Draw-testing machines were rare in cigar factories around 1990. Today most factories use them, and that's one reason bad draws are less common than they used to be. Quality control...

Does the shape of a cigar actually change the flavor? Short answer: yes, it can. One of the things I love about cigars is that you can take the exact...

Here at Renegade, we have a top of the line, medical grade humidification system. It uses reverse-osmosis filtered water and technology similar to what is used in medical manufacturing to...

I am writing this Monday morning email from New York City. (Cliche photo included). It’s a great city, but every time I visit I am reminded of one thing -...

Have you ever smoked a cigar with someone and wondered if you were actually smoking the same thing? You taste coffee and chocolate. They taste cedar and pepper. Someone else...

Last week we looked at where premium cigars are coming from. This week, let's talk about what I think matters even more. Most smokers identify cigars by country. "I'm a...