In the search for the ultimate cigar experience, the choice of a humidor is as crucial as the selection of the cigar itself. As we step into 2024, the evolution of cigar humidors has reached new heights, blending technology with tradition to preserve your prized collection. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer eager to delve into the world of cigars, finding the perfect humidor is key. In this blog post, we’ll unveil the 9 best cigar humidors of 2024, each meticulously chosen to enhance your smoking experience. From sleek designs to innovative humidity control, discover the ulti ..read more

Luis Martinez, a long-time resident of Tampa and Key West, is not accustomed to the biting cold of sub-70-Fahrenheit weather. As the frost recedes and Spring blooms forth once again, cigar enjoyers emerge like bears from hibernation and begin smoking cigars outside. For most cigar smokers, a Toro or Gordo is their go-to size of cigars. LM Cigars has curated a list of the top 5 6×60 Gordo cigars to try this spring. As always, LM Cigars offers the best cigar selection and value on the internet. If you are not a seasoned cigar aficionado, Gordos are larger ring-gauge cigar sizes. Typically, cigar ..read more

For decades, the mere mention of Cuban cigars has conjured images of luxury, sophistication, and forbidden indulgence. But why exactly are these prized smokes prohibited on American soil? There are deep historical, political, and legal reasons behind the ban that keeps Cubans out of the hands of American aficionados but in short, Cuban cigars are illegal in the United States due to the longstanding embargo against Cuba, which was initiated in the early 1960s by President John F. Kennedy. The embargo was a response to the Cuban government’s nationalization of American-owned assets and its align ..read more

LM Cigars’ newest and most successful Nicaraguan handmade brand is the Nica Reserva. Manufactured at the highly-praised PENSA cigar factory, home of El Baton and Brick House cigars, Nica Reserva cigars are a great smoke for even greater value. For this review, LM Cigar Blog’s team smoked three Nica Reserva Connecticut Toro cigars in a single afternoon not unlike the quality control engineers at the PENSA cigar factory who smoke a sample of each day’s production to guarantee consistency of flavor and draw.  The consensus was that these Nica Reserva Connecticut Toro cigars are a silky, crea ..read more

As the year draws to a close, the cigar industry recovers from record highs of tobacco consumption. Cigar imports from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic and their resultant sales to the American market continue at 2020-2022 levels. Cigar Aficionado’s 2023 Year-in-Review article made a clear case for Nicaragua’s preeminence: 122 cigars released in 2023 rated as 90 points or higher; 65 of these cigars hailed from Nicaragua. Nicaragua is the industry’s workhorse, reaching almost 182 million imported cigars as of Q3 2023. The Dominican Republic and Honduras produced dozens of well-received bran ..read more

The holidays are fast approaching! This is one of the busiest times of the year for the cigar industry, but LM will always rise to the occasion. All around the world, men and women are seeking the perfect gift for the cigar aficionado in their life. From American value bundle cigars to Dominican premium handmade cigars, LM has the gift which is sure to not only satisfy but to imprint itself as an indelibly fond memory. LM offers one of the largest selections of gifts and the best cigar prices available anywhere online. Need a sampler of Padron cigars? No problem! Need a humidor gift set? We’ve ..read more

The perfect gift Looking for the perfect gift? Luis Martinez cigars now sells cigars imprinted with custom messages! Luis Martinez is capable of imprinting transparent cellophane or aluminum tubes for customized boxes of handmade cigars. These cigars are the perfect gift for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, office parties, promotions, holiday corporate gifts and any other occasion! Perhaps you’re trying to push your football watch party over the top? Become talk of your friend group with customized Brick House cigars! Want an unforgettable save-the-date keepsake for your daught ..read more

Tailgating season is upon us! Stock up on cigars at www.lmcigars.com for the best time of the year. Cigars and football, name a better pairing! There are plenty of ballers who transitioned to the cigar industry, from Cam Newton’s cigar lounge to Jay Cutler’s Outsider cigar brand. Plenty of industry men were studs in their day too, such as Eric Newman or John Oliva, Jr. Despite being a Florida company, Luis Martinez is an equal opportunity cigar website and offers great deals and excellent cigars to all fans. Whether you’re in a cigar lounge, the stadium parking lot, or the comfort of your own ..read more

The dog days of summer are upon us, but for Luis Martinez and cigar aficionados like you this is the best time of the year. Every year in July, hundreds of manufacturers and thousands of cigar retailers descend upon Las Vegas for the annual PCA trade show. The trade show is a cigar aficionado’s wet dream with every new cigar, accessory, and humidor gadget on display. Luis Martinez will offer many of these new cigar brands and, in the spirit of the season, offers a list of this summer’s hottest and fastest moving cigars. Heat index permitting, enjoy these top 5 cigars of the summer outdoors on ..read more

Steve Saka was not a household name twenty years ago. When a cigar aficionado hears the name Padron or Fuente, ears perk up and the mind’s eye conjures forth images of tobacco and cigars, built upon generations of customer service and tobacco excellence. Steve Saka, on the other hand, seeks to make himself a legend in a single generation. Like Napoleon Bonaparte or Andrew Jackson, Saka surged forth from relative obscurity and took the industry by storm, hoping to make a name for himself in a single generation. Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Saka’s own firm, has amassed a huge following since i ..read more