Image by vextok Smoking can not only harm your health, but it can also damage your smile. The habit can cause yellow tooth enamel, bad breath, and many other problems including oral cancer. But with the right oral care habits and professional help, it’s possible to reduce the impact of smoking on your teeth and gums for optimal oral hygiene. Cigar and cigarette smoking has long been known to have a number of adverse effects on oral health. It causes increased plaque buildup, tooth decay and discoloration, bone loss around the teeth, raises the risk for gum disease, tooth loss and other forms o ..read more

  When CStoreCigars first began, not even but a little over three years ago, the cigarillo market was dominated by a few brands that it seemed EVERYONE smoked. Black & Mild was (and still is) one of the top sellers in every corner store. Swisher was number one worldwide in sales volume (and still is!) and it seemed to be here in the US, as well. You couldn't find Backwoods anywhere due to a shortage in leaf. And the rest of the players - White Owl, Game, Dutch, and a handful of others - all had significant market share on convenience store shelves.  Skip ahead to toda ..read more

  It's has always been our intention here at CStoreCigars to promote responsible smoking. For the most part, we are fairly certain that 90% of our customers aren't smoking the cigars as a cigar - but usually using them for "other purposes". The proposed FDA flavor ban brings light to a lot of long-standing issues here in our country - and with the help of some experienced journalists, we are presenting the facts about the marketing of tobacco products. We truly hope that flavors will still exist in the world of cigars. It is our deep felt opinion that adults who are of legal age should ..read more

From casual smoking in pop culture to serious cigar aficionados, cigar smoking is more common than ever. It is always imperative to be informed and educated about the activities in which you partake. Hate to tell you folks, but the amount of nicotine in small cigars is as much or more than the amount found in cigarettes.   Research has been done on the nicotine that has been found in small or filtered cigars. These cigars are the types that are wrapped in tobacco leaf or a mix of tobacco leaf and paper and are easily found at convenience stores. The amount of nicotine in this type of cig ..read more

Ahhhh… the sweet aroma of a cigar. Even though the smell may be enjoyable when it's fresh, when it’s stale and stuck in your car, it may not be so pleasant. Tobacco smoke can penetrate most surfaces with repeated exposure. Our cars are no exception. Known as third-hand smoke, it can coat both porous and hard surfaces of a car's interior. A smokey smell is often detected after purchasing a used car.   When desiring to remove cigar smoke odor from a vehicle, keep in mind the different surface types. Hard surfaces respond to scrubbing, whereas porous surfaces respond better to washing. Each ..read more

Who's ready for spring?? Fortunately, it's right around the corner! Spring is often associated with the weather getting gradually warmer, everything growing and becoming greener, the start of baseball, and holidays like Easter. With the emergence of spring, people's spirits lift because summer follows directly afterward.   One awesome way to welcome spring is to indulge in some delicious spring beer. Spring beers vary in flavor, covering everything from seasonal fruit to floral accents to dark stouts. But, most spring beers are known for their wheat elements.   And what's a combinat ..read more

**Since our original blog post "Top 7 Hottest Dutch Masters Cigars" proved popular last year, we've decided to update it!   Undeniably most of us think about one of our favorite cigar brands, Dutch Masters when we see the famous painting titled, ‘The Syndics of The Drapers Guild.’ Indeed, this is the famous 17th-century painting that graces the cover of every Dutch Masters cigar box. It’s a copy of Rembrandt’s painting from the Dutch Golden Age. The painting has also been called “The Sampling Officials.” The ‘drapers” in the painting were men chosen to inspect the quality of cloth t ..read more

Top o' the mornin' to ya, and Happy early St. Patty's Day! While St. Patty's Day celebrations may look a little different this year, there's still no reason not to keep the fun traditions alive. And what better way to celebrate Irish traditions with some good ol' gas station cigars? Not sure which cigars to pair with this fine Irish holiday? Well hang onto your shillelagh's and get ready for the shenanigans to start - we got some perfect one's in mind!     St Patrick's Day Parade You might be thinking, "Aren't a lot of the St. Patty's Day parades canceled this year?" Maybe in person ..read more

Swisher Sweets has a long history in the cigar business. Known for their pleasant aroma and mild, sweet taste, these mass-market cigars have been around for nearly 160 years. Swisher’s high demand throughout the decades has kept them at the top of sales worldwide. Renowned for quality products and excellence, their legendary ambiance and pedigree make for a knockout brand.   The Swisher Sweet Cigar Company has its humble origins in Newark, Ohio. In 1861 a businessman named David Swisher received a small cigar business as payment for a debt.   This transaction was the beginning of a ..read more

Lighting up your first cigar can be an exciting moment… or intimidating. Gone are the days of the stereotypical image of a fat old man with a top hat, a bag of money and a cigar in his mouth. Today’s cigar enthusiasts are of different ages and include both men and women. A quick look at social media sites will confirm their newfound popularity.   As a beginner, you’ll want to consider certain guidelines to help in getting the most enjoyment from your cigar smoking experience. You’ll find that cigar smoking takes time and creates a pleasant environment in which to relax. Cigars taste good ..read more