Cigar Blog

Tips, reviews & stories from A Cigar Hustler's Podcast.

June 20, 2026 · 5 min read

The 10 Best Cigars for Beginners

The best cigars for beginners are mild-to-medium, smooth, and forgiving. Here are ten smokes we recommend to first-timers, plus how to actually enjoy them.

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June 10, 2026 · 5 min read

How to Pair Cigars with Drinks

Great cigar and drink pairing comes down to one rule: match intensity. Here is how we pair cigars with whiskey, bourbon, rum, and coffee on the show.

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May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

What Makes a Great Cigar Podcast?

The best cigar podcast isn't the loudest — it's the one with longevity, real expertise, an honest voice, and a community. Here's what to look for.

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May 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Powstanie Cigars: The Story Behind the Brand

Powstanie Cigars is a boutique brand with a real story — a favorite topic on CHPOD, rolled at Nica Sueño in Estelí, Nicaragua. Here's how it came together.

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May 1, 2026 · 6 min read

A Cigar Hustler's Podcast: 650 Episodes and Still Going

From a 2008 passion project to 650+ episodes and a top-5% worldwide ranking — the story of how A Cigar Hustler's Podcast became one of the top cigar podcasts.

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