The Sable Journal

Building Your Rotation

Building Your Rotation

A great humidor isn't about quantity — it's about having the right cigar for every...
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Vitola Guide: How Size Shapes the Smoke

Vitola Guide: How Size Shapes the Smoke

Vitola is the term for a cigar's shape and size — and it matters more...
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From Seed to Smoke: A Cigar's Journey

From Seed to Smoke: A Cigar's Journey

Every cigar you light is the product of years of work, multiple countries, and dozens...
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How to Light a Cigar Properly

How to Light a Cigar Properly

Lighting a cigar is not the same as lighting a cigarette. Rush it and you'll...
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Pairing Notes: Cigars and What to Drink

Pairing Notes: Cigars and What to Drink

A great cigar and the right drink can elevate each other in ways neither achieves...
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Wrapper Guide: Know What You're Smoking

Wrapper Guide: Know What You're Smoking

The wrapper leaf shapes much of what you taste in a cigar. Here's a guide...
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The Art of the Cut

The Art of the Cut

Before a cigar can be smoked, it has to be opened — and how you...
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How to Store Cigars

How to Store Cigars

A fine cigar is a living thing. The tobacco inside continues to age and develop...
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Cigar Strength, Body and Flavor: What's the Difference?

Strength, body, and flavor are the three most misunderstood terms in cigar culture. Once you...
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