Reference
How We Score Cigars: The KCS Explained
June 17, 2026The Kaufmann Cigar Score isn't a number pulled from the air. Here is the method behind it.
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Editorial
Welcome to the Journal
June 16, 2026A new home for news, pairing notes, and dispatches from behind the pages of Cigar & Cocktail Magazine and the Encyclopedia of Premium Cigars.
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Issue Notes
Issue One: Winter Wines and the Cigar Hour
June 16, 2026Inside the debut issue — European winter wines for the cigar hour, the first KCS calibration set, and the brands we opened with.
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Pairing
Pairing Notes: Tawny Port and a Maduro
June 13, 2026A classic cold-evening pairing — why an aged tawny port and a medium-full maduro belong together.
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Fundamentals
Cutting and Lighting: A Short Field Guide
June 11, 2026The two moments most likely to ruin a good cigar — and how to get them right every time.
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