Hi and welcome back to another installment in our series of Puff Profiles, where we not only take a look at some of the best cigar lines in the industry, but the men and women behind them. In our previous article we looked at Alec Bradley; in this one, we will be looking at the prestigious American company, JC Newman and a few of their top notch cigars, including the best of the lot – the Diamond Crown.

Whether you are a new smoker or an old hat, chances are that you have fallen victim to some myths regarding cigars at one time or another. In fact, I would venture to say that every smoker still believes a story they heard somewhere that is entirely fabricated. It happens. In this article, I will look at some of these myths, try to ascertain where they came from, and see if they hold any water.

Welcome back to another exciting installment of the Puff Cigar FAQ, where I try to answer questions for the newbie and professional cigar smoker alike. This is the third article in a series that will follow the basic format of a beginner question, followed by a veteran question. Have a question you want answered? Maybe you can find it inside.

 When times are hard and the cost of those cigars continues to rise just as our income levels seem to be dropping, perhaps it’s time to try something different. Perhaps it’s time to be a little adventurous see if we can’t find a decent cigar at price that really is affordable.