Savoring Fall by Pairing Cigars with Craft Cider

Savoring Fall by Pairing Cigars with Craft Cider

Fall in Albuquerque is a season of crisp air, golden cottonwoods, and the faint scent of roasted green chile drifting through the streets. It’s the perfect time to slow down, light up a cigar, and sip something that captures the season’s depth. At Monte’s Cigar Shop,...
Cigars and Labor Day: A Perfect Pair for Unwinding

Cigars and Labor Day: A Perfect Pair for Unwinding

Labor Day is all about kicking back, celebrating the grind, and savoring a well-earned break. For a guy who appreciates the finer things, there’s no better way to mark the occasion than with a quality cigar. The long weekend, filled with barbecues, lake trips, or just...
The Rise of Boutique Cigars: A New Era of Smoking

The Rise of Boutique Cigars: A New Era of Smoking

For a guy who enjoys a good smoke, the world of cigars offers a wealth of choices, but something fresh is happening in the industry. Boutique cigars, crafted by small-scale producers with a focus on quality over quantity, are carving out a space among the big names....
Vintage Cigars: Are They Really Better?

Vintage Cigars: Are They Really Better?

Vintage cigars hold a certain allure, evoking images of rare, aged tobacco resting in a humidor, poised to deliver an exceptional smoke. The notion of a cigar matured for years sounds like a gateway to unmatched flavor, but are vintage cigars truly superior to their...