• Some fanatical cigar smokers keep journals of cigars they've enjoyed, complete with personal ratings, description of flavors observed, sizes, brands, etc

• Cigar tasting is in some respects similar to wine and cognac tasting.

In 2004, Altadis founded the World of Montecristo http://www.cigarchief.com/ Relief Organization, another 501(c)(3) charity that raises funds to lift provide compensation to the cigar-related regions in the Caribbean blemished by hurricanes.