January is the heart of winter. In much of North America, snow blankets the ground, you have

to chip the ice off of your car, and heating bills go up. It's cold, it's dark, and it just might be time to head down to Florida or some other warm climate. Whether you can escape the cold weather or not, though, a good cigar will chase away the winter blues in the midst of a blizzard.
The cold weather can make smoking outside much less enjoyable than other times of the year. Nevertheless, as long as you can dress for the occasion, the low temperatures can't diminish the fine experience you get from enjoying a Casa Magna or
Cohiba Black. Just make sure that your smokes are properly stored in your humidor to counter the effects of the cold, dry weather. Outdoor smoking during the winter is also when your fine torch
cigar lighter will earn its keep. Use a quality torch lighter with a steady flame and it's going to withstand just about any outdoor breeze.
Although you can easily enjoy the cigar smoking experience in the outdoors, it's always better to savor a fine smoke in the comfort of your den. Inhale the fine smoke and meditate on the complexities of
cigars while escaping the icy winds of winter. Enjoy a good smoke on a daily basis like that and you won't even need to travel south for the winter.
Find everything from high-rated cigars to quality discount smokes at Thompson Cigars today.
Aficionados always enjoy a good smoke and most of us like to try out different brands of cigars. Nevertheless, there are some brands that stand out in terms of quality and popularity. Most of them have been providing aficionados with good, quality smoke for decades and this might be why they maintain such a high degree of popularity. The following

are a sampling of some of those classic,
popular cigar brands:
- Macanudo: This premium cigar is so linked with the good life that its name is even known among non-aficionados. Famous for mild smoke with complex flavors, the Macanudo is the number one, high quality cigar in the USA.
- Arturo Fuente: The expertise that goes into crafting these premium, hand-made cigars has made them one of the most popular brands around.
- Partagas: Smooth, full of flavor, and a spicy note make Partagas Cigars an excellent smoke for any occasion. Their quality has also given them an excellent reputation.
- CAO Cigars: The CAO Cigar company have been innovators on the cigar scene since 1968. Bringing this creativity to the world of the aficionado has paid off with popularity.
- Cohiba: Another major name in the cigar world, the well-developed Cohiba brand is famous for providing some of the best smokes on the planet.
Buy these and other excellent cigars at your favorite
online cigar store today!

We were all novice aficionados at one point in our lives. Most of us can still recall that first quality smoke because it was such an eye opening experience. As we relaxed with that first cigar and realized why tobacco has been such a cherished treasure for so many centuries, it was like opening a door to a whole new world. The more we learned about cigars, the more complex it seemed though, and that can be rather confusing when starting out. This is why some gifts for new aficionados are better than others. While a novice cigar smoker will probably love any sort of cigar-related gift, the following items are especially suitable:
- Cigar sampler of the month subscription: A great gift for any aficionado and perfect for anyone new to cigars. They will love the information that comes with each monthly choice of smokes and will get to taste more cigars than they had ever dreamed of.
- Cohiba cigars: Every cigar smoker should have the opportunity of trying a classic Cohiba.
- Cigar lighter: Give quality lighters to new aficionados to help them properly enjoy cigars.
Visit the best
online cigar store today to buy gifts for all of your cigar smoking friends.

Cigarettes come in packs but cigars come in boxes. Some of these boxes are ornate affairs or even made of mahogany (as is the case with the
Cohiba Black) but they aren't really meant for travel. Sure, your much awaited smokes arrive in those boxes when you order them from online cigar stores but it's not a good idea to use them as a "cigar suitcase". They are just too cumbersome for traveling to and from the golf course, the office, or business trips.
You are better off using a quality
cigar case to carry your smokes. Even if you need to bring a dozen or so cigars on a trip (and there are occasions that call for this), you can get quality, classy
cigar cases for this purpose. These devices will keep your precious smokes safe and secure during the trials and tribulations of travel and make you look good at the same time. A black, leather-bound case or white, buffalo horn container for your cigars makes for a classy addition to any outfit and will always make the best of impressions. Most cases hold three cigars but there are also cases for single cigars because no smoke should be carried without a properly designed, quality container.

Cohiba cigars are world famous. Even non cigar aficionados hear the word, "Cohiba" and know that it's synonymous with a high quality smoke. The Cohiba name became well known after Fidel Castro oversaw the creation of a high quality cigar reserved for government officials and distinguished guests. Although it's against the law for Americans to buy Cohibas from Cuba, it's perfectly legal to purchase the Cohiba brand that aficionados are most familiar with. These are the "Red Dot" Cohibas that are manufactured in the Dominican Republic.
While the "red dots" are the classic Cohibas that many an aficionado has enjoyed, there is also another excellent Cohiba that merits just as much attention. This cigar is a super premium smoke known as the "
Cohiba Black". While the
Cohiba Puro Dominicano is made with 100% Dominican tobacco, the Black is made with a carefully selected blend of tobaccos from several countries. One has to wonder if the company president had the goal of finding the best of tobaccos to create a cigar masterpiece because that's the general impression that most aficionados get when smoking one. To see why this full-bodied, robust cigar has such high esteem, order some from your favorite
online cigar stores.
Dr. Gravity from Willamette Valley, Oregon reviewed the ARTURO FUENTE HEMINGWAY CLASSIC CAMEROON PERFECTO
Easily ranks with the Cuban Cohiba as a great smoke.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Cons: None
Best Uses: Events, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker
It’s been a long time since we sold out of our last catalog allotment of the famous Arturo Fuente Signature and Classic Hemingways. Despite the knowledge that they could sell many times the number of cigars they produce, the Fuentes, purists all the way, insist “We will never rush the hands of time”. This has become the company’s motto, one they live by every day, one that assures their cigars always meet the highest standards in the industry, making them the world’s most sought-after cigars. Our present offering of a mere handful of cases will not likely last through the week, and it is certain we’ll be unable to bring these wonderful Fuente Hemingways to these pages again this year. So let this be fair warning, unless you call pronto, you will likely join the ranks of the disappointed. No tobacco store orders, please.
Max from Kenedy, TX reviewed the COHIBA ROBUSTO FINO CAMEROON ROBUSTO
One of the great short smokes on the market!
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
JC from Chicago reviewed the COHIBA PEQUENOS CAMEROON CIGARILLO
Quick break
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday, Quick break
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
lnd dsgn from southampton, n.y. reviewed the COHIBA PEQUENOS CAMEROON CIGARILLO
nice easy smooth
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
Bow the Driver from Franklin, Kentucky 42134 reviewed the COHIBA PEQUENOS CAMEROON CIGARILLO
Smoke while riding lawn mower and also just relaxing after work. Great thing is that it provides a great short smoke - several per day.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado, Special Occasion Smoker
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
Nick TV photog from Lawton, OK reviewed the COHIBA PEQUENOS CAMEROON CIGARILLO
I like to sit on my patio and have a good cigar, this is the best. It's small size makes it perfect for a shorter smoke, unlike a big puro that takes forever. If you want a really, really great tasting cigar that will please your palate and your time constaints, try this one.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
Jim the Electrician from NJ reviewed the COHIBA PEQUENOS CAMEROON CIGARILLO
This was a great gift from my wife! These small Cohibas have great flavor and are great to smoke in Casinos!!
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
Driver. from Franklin, KY reviewed the COHIBA PEQUENOS CAMEROON CIGARILLO
Excellent short and quick smoke.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
Brian from Macomb, MI reviewed the COHIBA PEQUENOS CAMEROON CIGARILLO
Great cigar for my busy life. Never seem to have time to smoke a full size cigar. These little guys are great.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
Gene from Battlement Mesa, Colo reviewed the COHIBA PEQUENOS CAMEROON CIGARILLO
Love these for the size and easy use of a good cigar for when time is short.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Cons: Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Everyday, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
Bill from Minnesota reviewed the COHIBA PEQUENOS CAMEROON CIGARILLO
I find all smaller cigars to have inconsistent draw and flavor but Cohiba Peqeunos less so than others
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Cons: Inconsistent Flavor
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
tile guy from barstow,ca reviewed the COHIBA PEQUENOS CAMEROON CIGARILLO
great smoke when you have little time for a full size
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
One of the finest cigars to ever bear the iconic Cohiba brand mark. The only question, how much of a man (or woman) are ya? If you’re comfortable, classy, and don’t feel like going too nuts, then the medium bodied Cohiba with a Cameroon wrapper is for you.
Big Daddy from Clayton, North Carolina reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER
Great for gifts. Good Prices. Looks attractive. Tastes good and are fun to smoke out on the deck on occasion.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Cons: Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker
What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!
smokey from champaign il reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER
being able to double my order
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker
What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!
Stein from Fishook, IL reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER
I really liked the CAO Maduro Gold. Best smoke I have had. I was out at the farm on a gorgeous fall day walking the property lines. It was a great experience with a great cigar. It's my new favorite. Can't wait to find a good deal on a box of them.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado, Special Occasion Smoker
What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!