The case for the occasional cigar.
An honest guide to buying one, smoking it properly, and making the occasion count.
Hours to Burn is for people who love a good cigar but have no interest in smoking one every day.
Rarity is the point. A cigar you have once in a while is better than one you have out of habit, and a good deal kinder to you, too.
Three pieces to begin with.
An Afternoon in the Yard
A friend in town, the lounge I grew up around, and a couple of cigars worth remembering.
ReadYour First Cigar
Picking one without getting fleeced: strength, size, and where to buy, with nobody pushing a sampler on you.
ReadCut, Light, Savor
How I cut a cigar, how I light it, and what it means to slow down and actually taste one.
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Salvatore Genovese
I smoke a handful of cigars a year, and I pay attention when I do. Hours to Burn is where I write down what I've learned: what's worth buying, how to smoke one properly, and why the occasional cigar is the only kind I bother with.