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As you immerse yourself in cigar culture, it doesn't take long to begin seeing and hearing the term “boutique” pop up when describing certain cigars. At first the concept of “boutique” and “non-boutique” cigars seem simple enough, however, when you dig into the question of “What is a Boutique Cigar?”, it actually can become a bit more convoluted than you realize. I will save you the research and give you some insight into the term “boutique” in the cigar industry. By Definition According to Merriam-Webster the word boutique, in this usage, means “a small company that offers highly specialized services...

It is a beautiful, sunny Saturday here on the farm. The baby is down for a nap and it’s time to go outside and enjoy soaking up the sun before I get into some work cleaning up some things in the garage. I figured it was time for a review. I didn’t have any particular cigar in mind, but when I opened the humidor, this Ohana M13 caught my eye. This will be an introduction to Ohana Cigars, though I have recently reviewed the Revere by 262 Cigars. This is relevant as 262 Cigars and Ohana Cigars both fall under...

It is a nice afternoon out here in South Central PA and I intend to spend it outside. I have a couple small things to do in the yard, then I need to install frets in a neck. I decided to bring the work outside. Since I will be installing frets with a hammer, I need a solid and flat (mostly) surface to work off of. I need to prep a big piece (about 8” x 8” x 36”) White Ash with a plane. A big piece of Ash, and a couple saw horses will make a perfect outdoor work...

There are a ton of great cigars out on the market at varying price points. Much like everything, cigar price plays a huge role in what you buy, what you smoke, and the perception of quality. There is no “wrong” price point out there because if consumers are regularly purchasing it, then it must be priced fairly. However, as with anything, higher prices often come with the expectation of higher quality. There are multiple things that factor into the price of a cigar such as the amount of tobacco, the type and age of the tobacco, the factory, the branding,...

This time of year is always busy as we gear up for garden season, but this year is already starting off a bit busier. We elected to redo all our raised garden beds this year. We are not adding any new ones, but we are rebuilding them larger this go around. I landed some White Oak boards for a fair price, so we are working on getting them put together. I grabbed a cigar from a company that is completely new to me - Ohana Nui Cigars. Ohana Nui Cigars is the combination of Ohana Cigars and 262 Cigars. This...