Renegade Cigars Blog

  • Marketing The Future of the Cigar Industry

    by Nate Simonds
    One of the cigar industry’s leading publications recently published an article that called into question the marketing methods of certain brands....

  • Tubo Cigars... Is There Any Difference?

    by Brandon Hayes
      A few years ago, a well-meaning wife returned home from a trip to Mexico with a tubo that supposedly contained an “authentic Cuban,” which she ...

  • How Cellophane Is Manufactured

    by Nate Simonds
    Practically everyone who’s ever smoked a cigar is familiar with the cellophane that comes wrapped most newly purchased cigars. But not everyone is...

  • Mexican San Andrés: The Industry’s “Dirty Little Secret”

    by Brandon Hayes
    Let’s face it. Mexican tobacco hasn’t always been in vogue or super popular. Not even the fact that Mexican tobacco has seeds that predate some of...

  • Keep Your Lighter Functioning For Years!

    by Nate Simonds
    Dead or poorly functioning lighters are the bane of every cigar smoker’s existence. But they’re not a fact of life you have to accept. There are...

  • Brandon's Top Cigars of 2021

    by Brandon Hayes
      One of the things I really look forward to at the start of every new year is coming up with a list of my favorite cigars of the past year. This...

  • How Master Blender Henderson Ventura Tastes Cigars

    by Brandon Hayes
    Strength, flavor, and body are the three most important yet confusing topics when it comes to cigars. Brandon and Henderson Ventura of ADVentura ...

  • 2021 Year End Letter To Our Customers

    by Brandon Hayes
    As we reflect on another unforgettable year, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your continued s...

  • The Story of Eiroa

    by Brandon Hayes
      Many cigar aficionados might recognize the Eiroa name, but the family heritage in the cigar business might surprise you. With roots in the ciga...

  • Talking Dominican Tobacco With Master Blender Henderson Ventura

    by Brandon Hayes
      Most cigar aficionados can recognize the famous Criollo and Corojo tobacco varietals that are popular today. However, several other different ...

  • Nate's Top Cigars of 2021

    by Nate Simonds
        Happy new year, everyone—Nate here. In case you don’t know, I’m the “new” guy that handles the marketing and behind the scenes work for Reneg...

  • Why You Should Be Ordering Cigars For The Holidays Right Now.

    by Brandon Hayes
      Cigars make fantastic holiday gifts—but this year, we’re strongly suggesting that you do your shopping as early as possible. Why? Glad you aske...