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Staff Smokes: Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and in case you haven’t noticed yet, here at Ralph’s Cigars we love the holiday. Any reason to light up a nice cigar with friends and family! Sundays tend to be a bit slower in the shop, which means that we’ll have the opportunity to sit back with some delicious Mexican inspired smokes- hopefully the weather stays nice.
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Mexican San Andres: The Working Man's Leaf
Cinco de Mayo is coming up quickly, and what better way to celebrate than by coming down to Ralph’s Cigars and lighting up a cigar with a Mexican San Andres wrapper? This earthy, chocolatey tobacco is actually older than Cuban seed, spreading up from Peru to Central America to Mexico, and finally over to the Caribbean. If you usually avoid a darker leaf, or simply haven’t had the chance to try this delicious leaf, here are a few of our favorite San Andres cigars available here at Ralph’s. -
Daily Smokes: More Bang For Your Buck
While you may seek out an expensive, unique cigar for a wedding, an anniversary, or some other special event, for the day-to-day smokes most people want something that perfectly balances quality and affordability. The good news is: there are a plethora of options available for a premium smoke without breaking the bank. Here at Ralph’s Cigars, we aim to provide cigars to everyone who wants them, at any price point, so here are just a few quality value cigars that we offer. -
Candela Cigars
As we ride the rather choppy wave from winter into spring, pick up a perfect march cigar- whether it's to keep St. Patrick’s Day alive a few weeks longer, or to celebrate that natural floral scent that permeates the air all about us, a Candela wrapper oozes freshness, and a naturally sweet, earthy taste that has us here at Ralph’s scrambling for more. -
The Women who Make Ralphs
As a women-owned company it's always the right time to celebrate our bosses, but there's no better time to celebrate their accomplishments than right now, at the start of women’s history month.
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Sweet Tip Cigars
Sweet-tipped cigars are an increasingly popular alternative to natural smokes that offer a flavorful and vibrant experience. They can elevate your stick without taking away from the rich and complex notes found in natural tobacco. If you haven’t smoked a sweet-tip before, or if you have been avoiding cigars entirely for fear of a harsh or uncomfortable smoke, it may well be worth it to explore a new and innovative avenue. -
Top Smokes of 2023: Staff Edition
We smoke A LOT of cigars at Ralph's and out of everything we've smoked in 2023– these were our favorite smokes! To make our decision, we looked at flavor, construction, and overall quality. Each staff member chose a Ralph's Cigars Infused cigar as well as a regular Non-Infused cigar. Shop the cigars and read more about the blends below and why we chose them as our favorites for 2023. -
Ralph's Cigars Staff: What We're Smoking for New Years Eve 2024
Kelly: "I chose the Liga Privada No. 9 because it's one of my favorite blends for it's strength and robust flavor, but I usually save them for ...
