Books by Jack Phillips Lowe

Are you thinking of joining the ever growing group of individuals who love to smoke fine cigars? Or, are you already an avid cigar smoker looking to learn more about the hobby you've grown to love? Whether you're new to the wonderful world of cigar smoking, or a seasoned professional, The Ultimate Cigar Book by Richard Hacker offers you a wealth of knowledge on cigars that any cigar smoker can appreciate.

In The Ultimate Cigar Book, Hacker researches and reviews all sorts of non-Havana cigars, by describing production outside of Cuba. If you're an American looking for a practical book on cigars, the non-Cuban approach Hacker uses is sure to prove useful. As all good American cigar smokers know, it's hard to come across a cuban cigar that isn't illegal to have. Real hard. In fact, it's impossible with U.S. laws.

Not only will you find numerous reviews of fine cigars from all over the world inside The Ultimate Cigar Book, but also Hacker doesn't shy away from including reviews of some of the cheaper, factory made cigars, such as the Phillies.

Along with reviews, Hacker will turn you into a cigar expert, teaching you how cigars are made and what to look for when choosing the right cigar for you or a friend. Although Hacker does make some ill-advised generalization about the makeup of a cigar, like stating that a lighter shade wrapper will indicate a milder tasting cigar, for the most part Hacker is dead on.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just a beginner, I suggest you check out The Ultimate Cigar Book. Before you start dumping money into this expensive hobby, you should definitely consult this book.

As one of the few cigar books out there, I give this book a 9/10 rating.