In April 2014, Gary Manelski established CigarCzars.com as a destination website for cigar smokers. Gary was formerly About.com's Expert Guide to Cigars, from 2006 to 2014. During most of that time, About.com was part of The New York Times Company, until it was sold to IAC in 2012. During the last few years, much of the cigar content created for About.com was either removed or repackaged for the company's ThoughtCo.com website and then more recently for liveabout.com, which is now part of People Inc. (America's largest digital and print publisher).

Cigar Expert Dr. Mitch Fadem, who was also a writer for About.com, joined CigarCzars.com later in 2014. In addition to being a Contributing Writer for CigarCzars.com, Mitch also wrote a cigar column for Link, which is a local Las Vegas area community magazine.

In May 2025, Dr. Fadem published a book entitled "The Unassuming Spy", describing the years that he spent working as an asset for the CIA. The book is currently available on Amazon.com.

M. Wright joined CigarCzars as a Contributing Writer in July 2026, and is primarily creating content relating to cigar culture and lifestyle on our Substack platform. Through conversations with cigar enthusiasts, attending cigar events and conventions, and seeing cigar culture in different settings, M. Wright has gained a deeper appreciation for the friendships, craftsmanship, and traditions that surround cigars. Curious by nature and always interested in learning, M. Wright enjoys writing thoughtful stories that explore the experiences and connections that make cigars meaningful.

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