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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. -
What We're Smoking: St. Patrick's Day
We here at Ralph’s are crazy excited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend. There’s nothing like an excuse to kick back with friends and family and enjoy a nice stogie with a cool drink. These are the pairings that we’re looking forward to having this weekend. -
Cigars 101: Wrappers
There’s more to a wrapper than meets the eye. The first things we notice about a premium handmade cigar are its band and its wrapper. The way a cigar looks entices us- cigar-makers fixate on a cigar’s color and texture when they create a blend. The wrapper is the most expensive part of a cigar because it must look perfect, but beyond that it can represent sixty to eighty percent of the flavor. Because of this cigar-makers are especially picky when choosing the wrapper for a blend. Here’s an overview of cigar wrappers and how they are classified.
