Renegade Cigars Blog

How Different Primings of Tobacco Affect Flavor...

Brandon Hayes
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When a cigar is created, it’s important to know the different grades (or thicknesses) of the tobaccos that are being used. The reasons why are evident the moment you put...

When a cigar is created, it’s important to know the different grades (or thicknesses) of the tobaccos that are being used. The reasons why are evident the moment you put...

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What is retrohaling?

Brandon Hayes
Retrohaling Title

If you’ve been around cigars for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard the terms “retrohale” and “retrohaling” being thrown around. But what exactly does that mean? In this...

If you’ve been around cigars for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard the terms “retrohale” and “retrohaling” being thrown around. But what exactly does that mean? In this...

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Understanding Connecticut Tobacco

Brandon Hayes
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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 in some instances,...

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 in some instances,...

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Understanding Cigar Size

Brandon Hayes
Understanding Cigar Size Title

  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 consider first....

  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 consider first....

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Brandon's Top Cigars for 2020

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

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  There is no shortage of cigar lists out there for your enjoyment. However, regardless of how much information I put out there, everyday someone asks me what cigars I...

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Smoking A Cuban Cigar from 1960's... How Amazin...

Brandon Hayes

  Brandon Hayes:In recent years, I've heard a lot of talk about pre-embargo Cuban cigars. I've heard stories about people going into shops across the country and the owner bringing...

  Brandon Hayes:In recent years, I've heard a lot of talk about pre-embargo Cuban cigars. I've heard stories about people going into shops across the country and the owner bringing...

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