Briley Kenney – The Manual https://www.themanual.com The Essential Guide for Men Fri, 10 May 2024 07:50:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themanual.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/cropped-theManual_secondary_logo-512.png?fit=32%2C32&p=1 Briley Kenney – The Manual https://www.themanual.com 32 32 190124441 Graduation watch sale: Up to 45% off Omega, Cartier, Tudor, and more https://www.themanual.com/fashion/graduation-watch-sale-jomashop-may-2024/ Fri, 10 May 2024 07:50:31 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1323076 The Jomashop graduation watch sale is your best time to pick up an incredible timepiece for a fantastic price, from Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Cartier, and more.

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]]> 1323076 How tobacco cultivation, fermentation, and curing works https://www.themanual.com/culture/tobacco-cultivation-fermentation-and-curing/ Thu, 09 May 2024 09:15:52 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321971 This informative guide explains how tobacco cultivation, fermentation and curing affects the leaves used in premium cigars. Get to know what you're smoking!

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]]> 1321971 The 10 best Honduran cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-honduran-cigars/ Thu, 09 May 2024 07:20:14 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1322250 These are the best Honduran cigars I tried and tested recently while I was enjoying a relaxing smoke. There are some flavor bombs here.

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]]> 1322250 The 8 best Arturo Fuente cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-arturo-fuente-cigars/ Wed, 08 May 2024 07:15:44 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1320096 These are the best Arturo Fuente cigars I've tried and tested, and frankly, that I've been able to get my hands on. They're hard to find!

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]]> 1320096 The 8 best Davidoff cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-davidoff-cigars/ Fri, 03 May 2024 12:15:27 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321617 These are the best Davidoff cigars that I've tried and tested recently, along with flavors I experienced and a history of the iconic brand.

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]]> 1321617 Where do cigars come from? A guide to the premium tobacco growing regions https://www.themanual.com/culture/where-do-cigars-come-from/ Wed, 01 May 2024 10:30:11 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1320798 Ever been curious about where cigar tobacco is grown? This article answers the question "where do cigars come from" with top recommendations for each region.

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]]> 1320798 The 10 best mild cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-mild-cigars/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:50:06 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1319677 I've tested a bunch of mild cigars to find the most flavorful, and I'm sharing my experiences with you. Here are my favorite smokes from the bunch. 

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]]> 1319677 The 10 best vanilla cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-vanilla-cigars/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:40:33 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1319169 Jocelyn-Morales | Edited by Briley Kenney / Unsplash Cigars fall into two major categories: naturally flavored and infused. Like many that come from Acid, infused cigars are soaked in essential oils, sugars, botanicals, or beverages like cognac to make them fruitier, sweeter, and wholly unique. Natural cigars, on the other hand, get their flavors they’re […]

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]]> 1319169 Famous Smoke is cleaning house with some crazy cigar deals https://www.themanual.com/culture/spring-cigar-deals-famous-smoke-shop-april-2024/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:15:32 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1319236 Thanks to a Spring Cleaning sale at Famous Smoke Shop I've found some truly crazy cigar deals and discounts that you NEED to see, like now.

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]]> 1319236 How long should you let new cigars rest in a humidor? https://www.themanual.com/culture/how-long-should-you-let-new-cigars-rest/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:34:51 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1319104 Did you just get a shipment of new cigars? Don't smoke them yet. They need to rest in a humidor. Here's how long you should wait.

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]]> 1319104 The 12 best Connecticut cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-connecticut-cigars/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:45:37 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1318097 If you're looking for a mellow to mild, ultra-creamy smoke then the best Connecticut cigars tried and tested, like these here, are exactly what you want.

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]]> 1318097 The 10 best Dominican cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-dominican-cigars/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:45:36 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1318435 These are the best Dominican cigars I've tried and tested in 2024. Tobacco grown in the region offers a unique flavor profile you won't find elsewhere.

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]]> 1318435 The 12 best small cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-small-cigars/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:35:22 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1317691 If you want a quick smoke that you can take with you and light up anywhere, these are the best small cigars tried and tested by none other than a cigar expert.

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]]> 1317691 Want a free desktop cigar humidor? Here’s how to get one https://www.themanual.com/culture/quality-importers-desktop-humidor-deal-famoussmoke-april-2024/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:23:26 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1317710 Quality Importers If you plan on buying and storing cigars for longer than a couple of days, you want a humidor — that’s . But humidors, like cigars, don’t come cheap. Well, I’m here to tell you that’s not the case, for a few days anyway, because it doesn’t get any cheaper than free. Famous […]

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]]> 1317710 The 10 best medium cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-medium-cigars/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:15:21 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1317256 These are the best medium cigars tried and tested in 2024 by yours truly, a cigar expert and aficionado. If you want a delicious cigar, start here.

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]]> 1317256 This delicious cigar is 50% off right now and I just bought some — you should too https://www.themanual.com/culture/hvc-hot-cake-deal-atlanticcigars-april-2024/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:06:50 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1317532 This HVC cigar deal is your chance to get your hands on a box of absolutely delicious cigars for 50% off. Seriously, don't miss this opportunity, I didn't.

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]]> 1317532 These are the best Maduro cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/the-best-maduro-cigars-tried-and-tested/ Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:40:47 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1316803 Briley Kenney / The Manual Maduro cigars offer some pretty complex flavors. While there are a few major cigar wrappers, from Connecticut and Corojo to Habano and Maduro, Maduro is one of the broadest categories in the cigar world, second only to Natural (Connecticut). The tobacco used to create Maduro wrappers is usually harvested from […]

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]]> 1316803 The best cigars for a wedding, chosen by a cigar expert https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-cigars-for-a-wedding/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:15:17 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1316684 Planning your wedding and want a reliable list of the best cigars for a wedding that you can give to your groomsmen, wedding party, guests, and more? Read this.

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]]> 1316684 I’m a cigar expert — Here are my 5 favorite cigar deals today https://www.themanual.com/culture/favorite-cigar-deals-from-a-cigar-expert/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:15:03 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1316450 If you're on the hunt for some incredible cigar deals, you've come to the the right place. Here are some excellent recommends from our resident cigar expert.

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]]> 1316450 Cigar expert recommends: The 10 best cigars for beginners https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-cigars-for-beginners/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:15:30 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1315926 Ready to try your first cigar? Want to know where to start? These are the best cigars for beginners, as recommended by a cigar expert.

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]]> 1315926 The 10 best Nicaraguan cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-nicaraguan-cigars/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:45:27 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1316277 This is a list of the best Nicaraguan cigars that's I've had the pleasure of smoking. If you're looking for a bold, full-bodied smoke, this is the place to be.

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]]> 1316277 The 8 best cigars for golfing, recommended by a cigar expert https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-cigars-for-golfing/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:45:10 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1316128 Going golfing and want a decent cigar to enjoy on the course? These are the best cigars for golfing, recommended by a cigar expert who knows his stuff.

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]]> 1316128 How to cut a torpedo cigar: The proper way to prepare the unique size https://www.themanual.com/culture/how-to-cut-a-torpedo-cigar/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 20:45:25 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1311717 Curious how to cut a torpedo cigar, because of the unique shape? This guide will walk you through it.

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]]> 1311717 I spoke to a cigar concierge team, and if you love cigars you should too https://www.themanual.com/culture/talking-with-jr-cigars-concierge-team/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:00:57 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1314726 I was fortunate to interview JR Cigars and Cigars.com's cigars concierge team. Here's why you should talk to them too.

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]]> 1314726 We interview DJ Khaled on life, motivation, his DJEEP lighters partnership, more https://www.themanual.com/culture/interviewing-dj-khaled/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:22:51 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1315134 Dan Gaul, our CTO, interviewed DJ Khaled on topics like his life, his career, motivations, his partnership with DJEEP lighters, and more.

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]]> 1315134 How long does a cigar last? Expiration, storage tips, and more https://www.themanual.com/culture/how-long-does-a-cigar-last/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:50:24 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1313597 Cigars Since most goods have an expiration date or “best used by” date, it makes sense that cigars would have one, too, right? Well, yes and no. The real answer is a bit tricky because cigars don’t expire like foods and perishables do. In fact, some premium cigars even improve in flavor with age — […]

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]]> 1313597 How to rehydrate a dry cigar (and everything you need to know) https://www.themanual.com/culture/can-you-rehdrate-dry-cigars/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:00:10 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1313955 So you bought a cigar and you let it dry out? That's no fun. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to rehydrate that cigar.

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]]> 1313955 I Am Legend 2: Everything we (think) we know about the sequel https://www.themanual.com/culture/i-am-legend-2-release-date-plot-cast-trailer/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:40:07 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1313855 I Am Legend 2 is coming. Details are scarce, but here's everything we think we know about the I Am Legend sequel.

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]]> 1313855 Tumi vs Briggs & Riley: Who makes better luggage in 2024? https://www.themanual.com/travel/tumi-vs-briggs-and-riley/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:20:27 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1313148 Want to know who wins a Tumi vs Briggs & Riley comparison? This guide's for you. Let's discuss these exceptional luggage brands.

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]]> 1313148 Tumi vs Monos: Who makes better luggage in 2024? https://www.themanual.com/travel/tumi-vs-monos/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:45:25 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1313089 A Tumi vs Monos luggage debate is exactly what you need to decide between the two exceptional brands.

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