Cigar Blogs

Flor de Oliva, the cigar that started the entire Oliva brand, is now officially launching in Canada in a new Cabinet Edition box. We sat down with Brian Shapiro, international sales manager for Oliva Cigar Company and a fourth generation...

          A trending celebrity debut, a jungle-grown limited edition, a rare Connecticut wrapper, and a Key West family classic. Four of the most talked-about new cigars have landed at Smoke Master Cigars, and each one earns...

New to cigars and not sure where to start? This guide cuts through the noise with 15 specific picks across mild, medium, and Cuban categories, all available in Canada with real prices. You'll also learn how to choose your first cigar, what accessories you actually need, and the mistakes most beginners make. If you're in Canada, you have one advantage most smokers in the world don't: legal access to authentic Cuban cigars. We cover that too.

Cigars in Canada are taxed three times before they reach your hands — federal excise duty at up to 88%, provincial tobacco tax ranging from 56.6% to 100%, and HST on top. We break down exactly how the math works, what you'll actually pay by price category, and how to get better value whether you smoke Cuban or non-Cuban.

Just bought a new humidor? Before you load it up with your prized cigars, there's one critical step you can't skip: seasoning. A properly seasoned humidor is the difference between cigars that age beautifully and cigars that dry out, crack,...

The Fonseca Du Nord Has Arrived: Canada's Most Anticipated Cuban Cigar Release Since 2018 The Canadian cigar market is about to receive something exceptional. After a seven-and-a-half-year gap, Habanos S.A. has announced the Fonseca Du Nord Edición Regional Canada, a...

Cohiba cigars are among the most expensive Cuban cigars in Canada, with prices typically ranging from $53.99 to $199.99 per cigar. Factors such as Cuban export pricing, limited production, premium Vuelta Abajo tobacco, and Canada’s high tobacco taxes all play a role in determining how much a Cohiba cigar costs.

Discover the top pipe tobacco brands available in Canada, including Mac Baren, Amphora, Mr. B’s, Cornell & Diehl, Samuel Gawith and Sail. This guide explains Canadian pipe-tobacco laws, taxes, storage tips and the best blends to try, with a focus on helping smokers in Ontario, Quebec, BC and Alberta buy legally and confidently.

Nicaragua produces some of the most flavourful and best valued cigars available in Canada. This guide highlights the top Nicaraguan cigars under $30 for 2025 from Oliva, My Father, AJ Fernandez, and Rocky Patel. These cigars deliver rich flavour, consistent construction, and impressive quality without going over budget. Whether you enjoy mild, medium, or full body profiles, these affordable premium picks represent some of the strongest offerings on the Canadian cigar market today.