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Cigars 101: Cigars for Beginners
If you have just started smoking cigars, or are thinking about starting, there are a few considerations to make your first stick enjoyable. Like many hobbies you'll want to start simple and work your way up. Beginning with a mild smoke will let you build up your appreciation of aroma and flavor, without the risk of overpowering your senses that a stronger, full-bodied smoke provides. Most important is remaining curious, patient, and open-minded. Everyone’s palate is unique, and over time you will be able to identify your favorite brands and strike your ideal balance of strength and flavor.
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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. -
Candela Cigars
As we ride the rather choppy wave from winter into spring, pick up a perfect march cigar- whether it's to keep St. Patrick’s Day alive a few weeks longer, or to celebrate that natural floral scent that permeates the air all about us, a Candela wrapper oozes freshness, and a naturally sweet, earthy taste that has us here at Ralph’s scrambling for more. -
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.
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Women in the Cigar Industry
Though the cigar industry has been traditionally dominated my men, in recent years it has witnessed a remarkable evolution. Influential women have emerged from the families and companies to reshape the landscape of the entire industry. From master blenders to brand owners, they have not only broken barriers but left a permanent mark on the world of cigars with their expertise, passion, and creativity.
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National Cigar Day: Ralph's Favorite Smokes
As we gear up for what we think is the greatest holiday of the year (National Cigar Day, on February 27) we think it's a great time to go back to the beginning, and reach out for some recommendations straight from the man himself, to you. If you’re looking for a set of cigars sure to please, with a profile that inspired all of our house blends and flavored cigars, check out Ralphs favorite picks for National Cigar day. -
Top Smokes of 2023: Staff Edition
We smoke A LOT of cigars at Ralph's and out of everything we've smoked in 2023– these were our favorite smokes! To make our decision, we looked at flavor, construction, and overall quality. Each staff member chose a Ralph's Cigars Infused cigar as well as a regular Non-Infused cigar. Shop the cigars and read more about the blends below and why we chose them as our favorites for 2023. -
Ralph's Cigars Staff: What We're Smoking for New Years Eve 2024
Kelly: "I chose the Liga Privada No. 9 because it's one of my favorite blends for it's strength and robust flavor, but I usually save them for ... -
New Year's Eve: Cigar and Champagne Pairings
As the clock ticks down to midnight on New Year's Eve, many turn to the ritual of lighting up a cigar to usher in the coming year with style and sophistication. Whether you look to smoke alone or with your loved ones, whether you prefer fun and flavor or elegance and complexity, nothing says celebration like a great cigar.
