Cigar 101: Guides for Beginners

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Cigar 101: Guides for Beginners

Cigar Guide – Top Boutique Cigar Brands of 2019

by Gerard on Apr 20 2026
Hey, what's going on everyone? This is Gerard, mardocigars.com. So 2019 is coming to a close and we are looking forward to what 2020 has to bring. In this video, we're going to talk about the top boutique companies that we adopted and we put into our portfolio. But before I get started, I need you guys to click [...]
Boveda humidity packs beside an open humidor of premium cigars, showing how to use Boveda packs

Cigar 101: Guides for Beginners

How to Use Boveda Packs for Humidity

by Gerard on Apr 20 2026
Boveda Variations Accessories Boveda Packs Conclusion Introduction Cigar enthusiasts understand the paramount importance of maintaining the perfect humidity levels for their prized smokes. In the world of cigar care, Boveda has emerged as a game-changer, providing a precise solution to achieve optimal humidity conditions. As a passionate cigar aficionado and customer of mardocigars.com, I had the privilege of delving into [...]

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Cigar Guide - Repairing a Damaged Cigar Wrapper

by Tyler Enos on Apr 20 2026
I got a question for you. Have you ever bought one of your favorite sticks for 10 to 15 bucks and you walk outside and it falls out of your hand onto the hard floor and you get a big crack right in the middle of it? Well, that's exactly what this video is about, is to show [...]
Learn How to Smoke a Cigar | Beginner's Guide Lecture

Cigar 101: Guides for Beginners

Learn How to Smoke a Cigar | Beginner's Guide Lecture

by Gerard on Apr 20 2026
Cutters Lighters Newbie Cigars Conclusion Introduction Welcome, fellow cigar enthusiasts, to the captivating world of cigar smoking! If you've stumbled upon this guide, chances are you're eager to learn how to savor your first cigar experience like a true aficionado. In this article, we'll dive into the three essential steps that will help you cut, light, and enjoy your first [...]

Cigar 101: Guides for Beginners

Cigar Guide – Best Cigars to Smoke in the Morning

by Tyler Enos on Apr 20 2026
What's up, everybody? This is Neil with Mardocigars.com. Today we are coming at you with a three-part series and we're going to start it off with the best cigars to be smoking in the morning. Before we get going, make sure to hit that subscribe button so you can be notified every Monday when we come out with new [...]

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Cigar Guide – Best Cigars to Smoke in the Afternoon

by Tyler Enos on Apr 20 2026
What's up, everybody? This is Gerard, MardoCigars.com, and this is the Best Cigars to Smoke series. This is Part Two. We're going to talk about the best cigars to smoke in the afternoon, but before we get going, I need you to click on that Subscribe button. Click on the bell to be notified every single week of Mondays [...]

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Cigar Guide – Best Cigars to Smoke in the Evening

by Tyler Enos on Apr 20 2026
What's going on everybody. This is Gerard at mardocigars.com. This is part three of our Best Cigars to Smoke series video. But before we get going, I need you to click on that Subscribe button and click also on the bell to be notified every single week of Mondays at Mardos. Let's get right to it.Jake Wyatt Herbert SpencerOkay, [...]

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Cigar Guide – Cuban vs Non-Cuban Cigars

by Tyler Enos on Apr 20 2026
What's going on everyone. This is Gerard with MardoCigars.com and today we are going to talk about Cuban cigars versus non-Cuban cigars. But before we get going, I want you to click on that subscribe button. Also, click on the bell to be notified every single week with Mondays with Mardo's. So one of the many questions a cigar [...]
An open wooden humidor full of aging cigars with a humidity pack, showing how to age cigars

Cigar 101: Guides for Beginners

How to Age Cigars (3-Step Guide)

by Gerard on Apr 20 2026
What's going on everybody? This is Gerard, with Mardo Cigars and another episode of Monday's with Mardos. We are going to talk about starting your collection of cigars and how to properly store them so you can age these cigars. But before we get going, I need you to click on that subscribe button, click on the bell to [...]

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Cigar Guide - How to Relight a Cigar That Has Gone Out

by Tyler Enos on Apr 20 2026
What's going on, everyone. This is Gerard with MardoCigars.com. And if you are smoking a cigar and it goes out on you, well there are some do's and don'ts that will help you save that great smoke, and ensure you do not ruin the taste of the cigar.But before we begin, I need you to click on that [...]

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Cigar Guide - How Much Money Should a Great Cigar Cost?

by Mardo Cigars on Apr 20 2026
What's up everybody? This is Gerard with mardocigars.com, and today we're going to discuss the price range of cigars from very cheap to very expensive. So in this video, we're going to take a look at what will it take for you to get a fantastic cigar. But before we get going, click on that subscribe button and be [...]

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Cigar Guide – Cigar Production From Seed to Store - Part 1

by Mardo Cigars on Apr 20 2026
What's going on everybody? This is Gerard, Mardocigars.com and today we are going to talk about everything that is involved in making cigar from seed to shelf. Before we get started, I need you to click on that "Subscribe" button, click on that bell to be notified every single week with Mondays with Mardos.Planting the SeedBefore we get going, [...]

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Cigar Guide – Cigar Production From Seed to Store Part 2

by Mardo Cigars on Apr 20 2026
What's up, everybody? This is Gerard of mardocigars.com, and you are watching part two of our three-part series on the production of cigars from seed to store.Before we begin, I need you to click on the subscribe button as well as the bell to be notified every single week of Mondays with Mardo's. Okay. So in this episode we're [...]

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Cigar Guide – Cigar Production From Seed to Store Part 3

by Mardo Cigars on Apr 20 2026
What's going on everybody? This is Gerard, MardoCigars.com, and this is our third and final part of our seed to store cigar production video. But before we get going, please click on that subscribe button, click on the bell to be notified every single week with Mondays with Mardo's.SortingAll right, so in this episode, we're going to talk about how [...]

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Beginner’s Guide to Online Cigar Shopping

by Mardo Cigars on Apr 20 2026
What's going on everybody. This is Gerard with mardocigars.com and today on Mondays with Mardo,'s we're going to talk about some fantastic tips and tricks when it comes to online cigar shopping. But before we begin, I need you to click on that subscribe button. Click on the bell to be notified every single week with Monday's with Mardo. [...]

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Beginner Cigar Smoker’s Biggest Mistakes

by Mardo Cigars on Apr 20 2026
What's going on everyone? This is a Gerard, mardocigars.com. And today on Mondays with Mardo, we have a great video on all the biggest mistakes a new cigar smoker makes and what to avoid if you are trying cigars for the first time. But before we begin, I need you to click on that subscribe button and hit the [...]

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Beginner Cigar Guide to Boveda

by Mardo Cigars on Apr 20 2026
Hey, what's going on everybody? This is Gerard with mardocigars.com and today we're going to talk about how to use Boveda packs. We had a great time with Rob Gagner, which is the face of Boveda, on our previous video on YouTube, so please check that out. Before we get going, I want you to click on that subscribe [...]

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Mardo Cigars VIRTUAL Event with Danny Vazquez of RoMa Craft on May 29th

by Mardo Cigars on Apr 20 2026
Come and check out our Mardo Cigars Virtual Event with Danny Vazquez from RoMa Craft  and enter our drawing with a chance to win a bunch of great prizes! Here is how it works: Purchase a   RoMa Craft Black Irish “Blind Sampler” for $70 now through May 29th and you will receive a Raffle Ticket  for our LIVE drawing on May 29th for a chance [...]

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Beginner Cigar Guide – How to Get a Better Draw From Your Cigar

by Mardo Cigars on Apr 20 2026
Hey, what's going on everybody. This is Gerard with mardocigars.com. Have you ever lit a cigar, it's been plugged, and you can't get any smoke out of it? Well, in today's video, we're going to talk about some tips and tricks on how to get smoke out of your plugged cigar.Hi, so before we begin, I need you [...]

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Beginner Cigar Guide – Are Cigars Addictive?

by Mardo Cigars on Apr 20 2026
Hey, what's going on everybody. This is Gerard of mardocigars.com, and we all know that cigars are a great way to unwind, relax, and share great moments with friends, but just how addictive are cigars? Well, in today's video, we're going to talk about how addictive are cigars, how they relate to other tobacco products and should you be [...]