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  • Staff Smokes: Cinco de Mayo

    by Staff Account

    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.  

    Posted in Drew Estate, Houseblends, Joya De Nicaragua, LFD, Staff Smokes

  • Cigar and Tequila Pairings

    by Staff Account

    Cinco de Mayo is only a few days away, and while there are dozens of ways to celebrate- with mole, mariachi, dance, guacamole- one in particular comes to mind. Tequila! And what better way to enjoy the liquor than with a nice complementary cigar? Here at Ralph’s Cigars we know nothing is better than a good cigar pairing- except for a perfect cigar pairing.

    Posted in Cigar Pairing, Foundation, Infused Cigars, LFD, Plasencia, Romeo y Julieta

  • Mexican San Andres: The Working Man's Leaf

    by Staff Account
    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. 
    Posted in CAO, Cohiba, Drew Estate, LFD, San Andres, Te Amo

  • What We're Smoking: St. Patrick's Day

    by Staff Account
    We here at Ralph’s are crazy excited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend. There’s nothing like an excuse to kick back with friends and family and enjoy a nice stogie with a cool drink. These are the pairings that we’re looking forward to having this weekend.
    Posted in Candela, Esteban Carreras, H. Upmann, Infused Cigars, La Aroma de Cuba, LFD, St. Patricks Day, Sweet Tip Cigars, What We're Smoking

  • The Women who Make Ralphs

    by Staff Account

    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. 

    Posted in Alec Bradley, Arturo Fuente, Drew Estate, Herrera Esteli, HVC, Kentucky Fire Cured, LFD, San Andres

  • Women in the Cigar Industry

    by Staff Account

    Though the cigar industry has been traditionally dominated my men, in recent years it has witnessed a remarkable evolution. Influential women have emerged from the families and companies to reshape the landscape of the entire industry. From master blenders to brand owners, they have not only broken barriers but left a permanent mark on the world of cigars with their expertise, passion, and creativity.

    Posted in Arturo Fuente, Joya De Nicaragua, LFD, My Father, Quesada

  • Top Smokes of 2023: Staff Edition

    by Staff Account
    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.
    Posted in Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Drew Estate, Eladio Diaz, H. Upmann, Joya De Nicaragua, LFD, Staff Smokes, Top 25 Cigars of 2023

  • Ralph's Cigars Staff: What We're Smoking for New Years Eve 2024

    by Staff Account
      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 ...
    Posted in Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Drew Estate, Eladio Diaz, LFD, New Years Eve, NYE, Staff Smokes