A 19-book reference library for cigars done right. Built by people who have actually been on the factory floor.
Why this library exists
Most cigar books are written by people who learned cigars from other books. That circular problem produces a lot of repeated folklore and very little useful knowledge. The Modern Cigar Library is the alternative: 19 books written by three authors who each bring real industry credentials, real factory experience, and real opinions formed by being there.
The books are organized into a Phase 1 reference foundation (six core books anyone serious about cigars should read) plus six specialized series for specific moments and audiences: the Father's Day series for dads, the Bourbon series for pairing enthusiasts, the Groomsman series for weddings, the Cuban series for Habanos, the Woman's Guide written by a woman, and the Investment guide for collectors who want their cigars to appreciate.
The authors
Miguel Solano — Miguel Solano has been in the cigar industry for nearly three decades. He has walked factory floors from Estelí to Santiago, attended every major trade show since RTDA became IPCPR became PCA, and consults with boutique producers on blend development. More →
Augusto Reyes — Augusto Reyes has owned a cigar lounge in Coral Gables since 2004. He is Miguel's best man, the man who handed Miguel his first real cigar in 1997, and the writer behind the Father's Day series and Groomsman series in The Modern Cigar Library. More →
Liliana Solano — Liliana Solano married into cigars and ended up writing the book that was missing from the shelf. The Woman's Guide to Premium Cigars is her account of building her own preferences in a world that wasn't designed for her. More →
What we believe
- No gatekeeping. If a beginner asks a question, the answer should be useful, not condescending.
- Evidence over folklore. Most cigar "rules" are repeated because they are repeated. We test claims against actual factory practice and modern measurement.
- Direct voice. If something is overpriced, we say so. If a brand is overhyped, we say so. If a long-held tradition is wrong, we explain why.
- Honor the porch. The cigar is not the point. The pause is the point.
Get in touch
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