The Ultimate Cigar Book (4th Edition)

By: Richard Carleton Hacker

Narrated by: Peter Coates

First published in 1993, The Ultimate Cigar Book has become a classic in its field, and is generally credited with having helped launch the current cigar-smoking craze. It has been reprinted numerous times in the United States, and is now sold worldwide. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. Now we present an audio edition of the beloved fourth edition for the audio-loving aficionado of the future!

Forget 1492. This book starts out in B.C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today’s popular and growing cigar-smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker’s well-known wit and wisdom will keep the listener enthralled with every minute, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars. Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine-made), divulges the secrets of finding the perfect cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar-smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world’s first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author’s HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak!

The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©1993, 1996, 2000, 2015 Richard Carleton Hacker (P)2024 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Informative

If you've been a connoisseur or just getting into smoking cigars, this book is for you. The book deep dives into cigars, from how the tobacco is grown, to what leaves on the plant are used for the filler, binder, and wrapper. They also look into cutters, lighters, and humidors. What temp and humidity they should be kept in and what to look for as far as issues with storing your stogies. At the end of the book, it looks at food and libation pairings with different cigars. This book as I stated is VERY informative!

Dry humor

I loved the dry humor in this book, and of course, the very factual information about cigars. It was an enjoyable short read, and I am looking forward to another addition.

Wow

I’ve come to realize reading this book that I know nothing about cigars and I have so much to learn extremely knowledgeable, concise, a truly fascinating read.

Comprehensive Cigar read

Loved it! I’m a beginner and I learned a lot from the history , how cigars are made, how to spot a fake Cuban , how to light , how to smoke one, why I should leave the band on , and what drinks to pair with. Highly recommend. Great narrator too

Excellent book for novice or veteran cigar smokers

It was a great listen and very entertaining. I will listen again and maybe a third time.