Knowledge. Provenance. Legacy.
In-depth editorial on the world's rarest tobacco, the history of cigar culture, and the science of preservation.
Aug 17, 2026
How to Taste a Cigar: Train Your Palate and Identify Flavors
Learn how to taste a cigar and train your palate. The complete Ashology™ flavor and 100-point evaluation guide lives on Ashologist.com.
Aug 17, 2026
Cigar Sizes Explained: Robusto vs. Toro vs. Churchill
Compare Robusto, Toro, Churchill and other cigar sizes. The complete ring gauge and smoke-time guide lives on Ashologist.com.
Aug 16, 2026
Best Cigars of 2026: What the Official Cigar of the Year Tournament Revealed
32 cigars competed head-to-head in 2026. Here is what the official Cigar of the Year tournament revealed.
Aug 10, 2026
Best Mild Cigars for Beginners: Five Smooth Cigars to Start With
New to premium cigars? Start with five approachable mild and mild-to-medium blends, then learn how to choose a size, cut, light, and smoke at the right pace.
Jun 23, 2026
The Anatomy of a $1 Million Cigar
What separates a $15 cigar from one that commands seven figures? We examine every element that contributes to the Gurkha Royal Courtesan's legendary price.
Jun 16, 2026
Inside the Cuban Embargo: What Was Lost
On February 3, 1962, President Kennedy signed the proclamation that changed the cigar world forever. Sixty years later, the cigars that survived tell a story worth remembering.
Jun 08, 2026
The Concierge Experience: What to Expect
A Cigar of the Year inquiry is not just a message — it is the beginning of a conversation with our competition team. Here is how the process works.