Ralph's Cigars Blog | Ralph's Cigars | Chicago, IL
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Cigars and Rum Pairing
The Chicago Rum Festival is opening its doors this Saturday, April 20th, and in honor of its 8th anniversary we thought we’d go over how to navigate the unique pairing of rum and cigars. Did you know that Illinois is one of the largest rum markets in the world? The festival is a celebration of the rich and diverse world of rum, offering enthusiasts an opportunity to explore its depth of flavors and history. The marriage of these two indulgences can take the experience to new heights. So let’s discuss why rum is one of our favorite pairings here at Ralphs. Besides cognac, of course.
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Daily Smokes: More Bang For Your Buck
While you may seek out an expensive, unique cigar for a wedding, an anniversary, or some other special event, for the day-to-day smokes most people want something that perfectly balances quality and affordability. The good news is: there are a plethora of options available for a premium smoke without breaking the bank. Here at Ralph’s Cigars, we aim to provide cigars to everyone who wants them, at any price point, so here are just a few quality value cigars that we offer. -
Made for Spring- Floral Notes
Experiencing floral notes in a cigar can come down to care and subtlety. Floral notes means it's reminiscent of flowers. But when it comes down to it, there is not a ton of similarity between, say, lavender and peach flowers. So how can they all fall under the same generalization? Much like leather, cedar, and earth, floral notes are more about the sensation or smell rather than the actual taste. But unlike the former, which are three of the most prominent ‘tasting’ notes, floral is not nearly as common. With that sensation can come varying levels of specificity- perhaps you can discern that one cigar has a note of roses, or orange bud- its that sensation of floral notes that drives the palate. Pushing to be able to discern evermore specific notes will give a deeper, more full smoking experience, but usually noticing the generalities comes first. -
The Women who Make Ralphs
As a women-owned company it's always the right time to celebrate our bosses, but there's no better time to celebrate their accomplishments than right now, at the start of women’s history month.
