Renegade Cigars Blog

  • Cigar Blending Process Part 3: Glen Case

    by Brandon Hayes
    In our third installment of our “Cigar Blending Education Series” we get Glen Case’s take on the process.  If you missed last weeks email, find it...

  • PCA 2021 Through The Lens of A First Timer

    by Nate Simonds
    A whirlwind weekend in Vegas has come to a close. Coming from the trade show industry, I have been to Vegas many times and this was by far the b...

  • Cigar Blending Process Part 2: Matt Booth

    by Brandon Hayes
      Last week we took a 10,000-foot-view of the "blending process" - over the next few weeks we will talk to legendary cigar makers about the more ...

  • 3 Under-appreciated Cigars We Recommend!

    by Brandon Hayes
    The other day, Nate, Caleb and I found ourselves embroiled in a serious discussion—the kind you might catch three guys who share a passion for gre...

  • The Process of Creating A Cigar Blend: Part 1

    by Brandon Hayes
      Let’s take a first look into the blending thought process. In the coming weeks, we will phone some legendary cigar makers for their take on the ...

  • Cigar Strength, Body and Flavor: What Is The Difference?

    by Brandon Hayes
      Something both the industry and consumers get wrong: Body, flavor and strength. In a perfect world when I am describing a cigar to a customer I...

  • Top Cigar Brands In The Industry 21'

    by Brandon Hayes
      Ever wonder how big the cigar industry is and who its main players are? Do you want to know what are the best-selling and most requested premiu...

  • The Hidden Costs Behind Expensive Cigars

    by Brandon Hayes
      The decision of whether or not expensive cigars are worth the money is an entirely personal one. Some people can’t afford expensive cigars, whil...

  • Cigar Mold vs Cigar Plume

    by Brandon Hayes
      If you’ve spent any time at all in a social media cigar group, you’ve probably heard a ton of chatter about “mold vs. plume” (or bloom). If you’...

  • Renegade Staff Favorites | Spring 21'

    by Brandon Hayes
    It’s a question we are asked often: What cigars do we smoke? That’s not as easy to answer as you might think, especially considering it’s our j...

  • Cigar Beetles: How To Prevent them!

    by Brandon Hayes
    If you’ve been smoking cigars for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard about cigar beetles. As you’ve probably already figured out on your ow...

  • Henderson Ventura Barbecue

    by Brandon Hayes
      Henderson Ventura comes from cigar royalty. Forging his own path with ADVentura Cigars, Henderson is one of the youngest up-and-coming cigar m...