<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Cigar Box]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cigar Box is a premium cigar retail store and lounge serving Indianapolis, Carmel, and Westfield, Indiana.]]></description><link>https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:08:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Somewhere Between Havana and Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[It began on a damp Kentucky morning. The kind that smells of oak, rain, and something distant—something earned. In the warehouses of W.L. Weller, a master distiller once whispered to a cigar man from Havana, “What if the barrels could dream again?” And they did. Months later, those same bourbon barrels found new purpose, now cradling dark, oily leaves of tobacco instead of spirit. The aroma that rose from them was a paradox of earth and fire, sweetness and char. It was the scent of two worlds...]]></description><link>https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/post/somewhere-between-havana-and-louisville</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69013b153f9731ce0f87a81b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:54:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260164_81c3627702c142ae89f2e10b8e32ada4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Firsich</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cigar Box Customer Spotlight - Juan Aramboles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juan, an Army vet, finds solace in cigars and community at The Cigar Box, balancing family, work, and personal growth.]]></description><link>https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/post/the-cigar-box-customer-spotlight-juan-aramboles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673b560205ed9d0c9ae3820d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:02:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/328d68_4539b485ff6248cf90ca96b2d9fd25ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cesar Escamilla Turicos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cesar Travels to the 2nd Annual OpusX Exodus Event with Greg Kraios ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cesar attended the 2nd OpusX Exodus, an epic event blending cigars, charity, and camaraderie, raising $500K for the Cigar Family Foundation!]]></description><link>https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/post/cesar-travels-to-opusx-event-with-greg-kraios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673b547005ed9d0c9ae37c6e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:55:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/328d68_a382db902f9d491498f45a8ad715cdfd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cesar Escamilla Turicos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristoff Cigar Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kristoff Cigar Company blends tradition and innovation, offering premium cigars with rich flavors, crafted from the finest tobaccos.]]></description><link>https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/post/kristoff-cigars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e2c23e83854d015673f085</guid><category><![CDATA[Premium Cigar Brands]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:28:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/328d68_c3395cbced8e442882a099ee3dbe2370~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_540,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Cigar Box</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the Oliva Cigar Company?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Oliva Cigars blends tradition and innovation, while Les Fines Lames offers sleek, precise cigar cutters.]]></description><link>https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/post/oliva-cigar-company</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ccc221ed30a2f21dc1c411</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:59:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/328d68_989b2f493c3a457a8a01550c474305db~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_746,h_523,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cesar Escamilla Turicos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experience the World of Cigars on a Budget: Top Picks Under $10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover affordable, premium cigar recommendations from around the world for $10 or less. ]]></description><link>https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/post/experience-the-world-of-cigars-on-a-budget-top-picks-under-10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">669685922576300d619dc975</guid><category><![CDATA[Cigar Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[How To]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:42:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/328d68_87c36835a00f4e3894061a648d06f23b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cesar Escamilla Turicos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there tobacco leaf stems in my premium cigars?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stems in cigars aren't flaws but intentional for flavor and construction, showing craftsmanship and enhancing the cigar smoking experience.]]></description><link>https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/post/why-is-there-a-stem-in-my-cigar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667b12d9498b08fafd205017</guid><category><![CDATA[How To]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:01:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/328d68_d49c0900d4c7432f954b555ae37c63c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cesar Escamilla Turicos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 of 2023 at The Cigar Box  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather in Indy is still making up its mind, but the warm weather will come soon. You’re probably like me, feeling angsty about...]]></description><link>https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/post/cigar-aficionado-s-top-25-of-2023-at-the-cigar-box</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65f211cbed2d8e0cd21450a6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:57:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/328d68_4cad2fe79fbd4119bb9b87b53d44f5ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_203,h_249,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>eric32198</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humidor 101: A Complete Guide to Cigar Humidor Setup and Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about humidor care and cigar preservation.]]></description><link>https://www.thecigarboxonline.com/post/how-to-season-your-humidor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65d4e596457f459c2d1a0518</guid><category><![CDATA[How To]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:04:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/328d68_04883b851d4f4d1d80e505ffd4fc1bcd~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_750,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cesar Escamilla Turicos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Your Cigar Fresh? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By fresh, we mean properly maintained. Like fine wines, premium, hand-rolled cigars will improve with age, if maintained properly. 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