Tad Gage

Tad was 24 when he smoked his first cigar -- the first thing he'd ever smoked. Sure he would despise it, but an adventurer at heart, he took the plunge, loved it, and never looked back. In the 1990s, he published The Compleat Smoker magazine, the first magazine dedicated to the lifestyle of cigars and pipes. He reviews cigars for cigarchronicles.com and has reviewed and written on cigars and pipe tobacco for the past 20 years. He wrote The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars in hopes that those captivated by the rich flavor of a cigar would want to know more about its history, cultivation and enjoyment. After more than 15 years and two editions, he has been more than gratified by the book's steady book sales, and the positive reviews and comments he has received.