Gotham Cigars Blog

A cigar man is a different calibre from the rest of the population. From the first day you smoke a stogie, whether its gifted or bought, you enter a new realm of living.A cigar collection, in my opinion, compares to that luxury car that you love and refer to as a “she”. You like to make sure “she” is clean and waxed and never left in the sun for too long. Cigars require a similar level of care. You need to maintain specific levels of temperature and humidity to preserve their taste an …

Ever so often, the cigar world experiences a quirky new flavor that catapults itself from new to beloved in a matter of months. Cigar manufacturers constantly revamp their brands in a bid to attract a new kind customer. These innovative moves birth interesting flavors that sweep lovers of the leaf off their feet. One such flavor is the Russian Cream. What is Russian Cream? Russian Cream is a perfect storm of rich chocolate and cream tang on a bed of fleeting liquor, vanilla and vo …

Al Capone Cigars areso ingrained into the fabric of cigar enthusiasts around the world, it is difficult to imagine a world without them. Hand-rolled in Danli, Honduras, these little cigars have proven time and again to be the ultimate choice for a short smoke that kicks ass like a full size premium cigar. A little HistoryThe Al Capone Cigars brand is owned and manufactured by the Dannemann Company along with other brands like Dannemann Exclusive full-size premium smokes a …

No joy supersedes that of having a baby. A new baby represents the beginning of a new chapter in life and the official benchmark of adulthood. A new baby is a joyous occasion often celebrated with gifts for the mother. But what about the father?We believe the best gift to give to a new father is a cigar. In fact, there are cigar lines from numerous premium brands specially made for this occasion, the 'It’s a Boy,' and 'It’s a Girl' lines.Why Cigars?The tradition of gifting cigars to commemorate …

Is it Plume or Mold? This is an important question that every cigar enthusiast should be able to answer. Plume and mold represent opposite ends of the spectrum for your cigar. Plume on your stogies is the embodiment of optimal deliciousness while mold may very well mean the end of your precious collection. Have I got your attention now? So, first things first…What is Plume?Plume, also referred to as Bloom, is a powdery white dust found on the surface of your cigar. Plume forms when a perfe …