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12 Mar

The Complete Guide to Cigar Humidity: 65% vs 69% vs 72%

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A. JAMES

March 12, 2026

The Complete Guide to Cigar Humidity: 65% vs 69% vs 72% If there is one factor that determines whether a cigar smokes beautifully or tastes terrible, it’s humidity. Too dry and a cigar burns hot and harsh. Too humid and it becomes difficult to draw, burns unevenly, and loses its flavor. For...

12 Mar

CIGAR TIPS

Why Your Cigar Tastes Bitter (And How to Fix It)

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A. JAMES

March 12, 2026

Why Your Cigar Tastes Bitter (And How to Fix It) Cigar smoking is meant to be a relaxing, flavorful experience. But sometimes a cigar that should taste rich and smooth suddenly becomes bitter and unpleasant. If this happens, many smokers assume the cigar is bad. In reality, bitterness is often caused by...

11 Mar

CIGAR TIPS

Why Cigars Burn Unevenly (And How to Fix Canoeing Cigars)

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A. JAMES

March 11, 2026

Why Your Cigars Burn Unevenly (And How to Fix It) Few things are more frustrating for a cigar smoker than watching a premium cigar start to burn unevenly. One side races ahead while the other side struggles to keep up, leaving the cigar looking crooked and the experience less enjoyable. This...

Where to Place a Humidifier Inside a Humidor

08 Feb

CIGAR TIPS, HOW TO VIDEOS

Where to Place a Humidifier Inside a Humidor

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A. JAMES

February 8, 2026

Where to Place a Humidifier Inside a Humidor (Glass Top & Traditional) If you’ve ever asked yourself “Where should I place my humidifier inside my humidor?”—you’re not alone. Proper humidifier placement is one of the most important (and most misunderstood) parts of cigar storage. Whether you’re using a traditional solid-lid humidor or...

Canadian-made full-grain leather cigar case for 6 cigars

05 Feb

CIGAR TRAVEL

Valentine’s Day Cigar Gift Guide

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A. JAMES

February 5, 2026

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Why Cigar Star Aficionado Cigar Cases Make the Perfect Gift That Lasts Forever Valentine’s Day is all about meaningful gifts — the kind that show thought, appreciation, and connection. While chocolates fade and flowers wilt, a premium cigar case is something your partner will use and enjoy...

Can You Bring Back a Dried Cigar If the Wrapper Is Cracked?

05 Feb

CIGAR TIPS

Do NOT Store Cigars Like This… (Most People Do!)

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A. JAMES

February 5, 2026

Do NOT Store Cigars Like This… (Most People Do!) If you’re new to cigars, you might think storing them is as simple as tossing them in a drawer, leaving them in the box they came in, or even worse — keeping them on a desk until you’re “ready to smoke them.”...

05 Feb

HUMIDOR

Why Your Humidor Doesn’t Hold Humidity (And How to Fix It)

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A. JAMES

February 5, 2026

Why Your Humidor Doesn’t Hold Humidity. Every cigar smoker eventually faces the same frustrating moment: you check your hygrometer, expecting a perfect 68–70%… and instead it’s sitting at 58%, 54%, or worse. Suddenly your cigars feel dry, your burn quality drops, and the humidor you trusted doesn’t seem to be doing...

05 Feb

CIGAR TIPS

The Truth About Cigar Cellophane: Should You Keep It On or Take It Off?

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A. JAMES

February 5, 2026

Cigar Cellophane If there’s one debate that never dies in the cigar world, it’s this one: cellophane on or cellophane off? I swear, you could put two cigar smokers in a room, ask this question, and suddenly you’ve got a full-blown presidential debate… minus the podiums and plus a cloud of...

How Long Can Cigars Last Without Proper Storage?

04 Dec

HUMIDOR

How to Store Cigars Without a Humidor (The DIY Setup That Actually Works)

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A. JAMES

December 4, 2025

How to Store Cigars Without a Humidor Let’s be honest: not everyone starts their cigar journey with a humidor. Sometimes you’re new to the hobby, sometimes you’re traveling, and sometimes your humidor is just… full. (Hey, it happens to the best of us.) But here’s the good news:You can absolutely store cigars...

01 Dec

CIGAR CUTTERS 101, CIGAR TIPS

The Right Way to Cut a Cigar (Most People Mess This Up)

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A. JAMES

December 1, 2025

The Right Way to Cut a Cigar (Most People Mess This Up) Cutting a cigar seems simple — until you actually do it. Then suddenly the cap cracks, the wrapper frays, tobacco falls everywhere, and you’re sitting there wondering why the YouTube guys make it look so easy. The truth? Most...

01 Dec

CIGARS

How to Store Cigars Without a Humidor (DIY Hack)

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A. JAMES

December 1, 2025

How to Store Cigars Without a Humidor Not everyone starts their cigar journey with a fancy desktop humidor. And honestly? You don’t need one right away. Whether you’re new to cigars, waiting for your humidor to arrive, or just want a reliable backup system, there’s a simple DIY method that keeps...

30 Nov

HOW TO VIDEOS

How to Fix a Plugged Cigar Fast (So You Don’t Ruin the Smoke)

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A. JAMES

November 30, 2025

Fix a Plugged Cigar There’s nothing more frustrating than lighting up a cigar you’ve been saving… only to realize it draws tighter than a milkshake through a coffee stir stick. A plugged cigar can turn a relaxing moment into an exercise in lung strength — and nobody wants that. The good news?...

30 Nov

CIGAR TIPS

Fix a Plugged Cigar in 5 Seconds

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A. JAMES

November 30, 2025

Fix a Plugged Cigar Every cigar smoker knows the frustration. You sit down, cut the cigar, light it up… and suddenly it feels like you’re trying to drink a milkshake through a coffee stir stick. A tight draw is the fastest way to ruin what should have been a relaxing experience....

30 Nov

CIGAR TIPS, HUMIDOR HUMIDITY

The #1 Mistake Ruining Your Cigars in Winter

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A. JAMES

November 30, 2025

Mistake Ruining Your Cigars in Winter If you live somewhere with real winters — and I mean actual winter, not “California sweater weather” — then your cigars are battling the same enemy every year: dramatic humidity swings. And if your cigars have ever cracked, burned hot, or tasted off during the...

30 Nov

CIGAR TIPS

Why Your Cigars Taste Dry (and How to Fix It Fast)

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A. JAMES

November 30, 2025

Why Your Cigars Taste Dry If you’ve ever lit up a cigar and thought, “Why does this taste like a campfire mixed with cardboard?” — you’re not alone. Dry cigars are one of the most common (and easily preventable) problems in the cigar world. The good news? Fixing it doesn’t require...

12 Nov

CIGAR TIPS, HUMIDOR HUMIDITY

The Ultimate Combo: Cigar Star Humidifier and Boveda

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A. JAMES

November 12, 2025

The Ultimate Combo: Why Using a Polymer Crystal Humidifier with Boveda Packs Keeps Your Cigars Perfectly Fresh If you’re serious about cigars, you already know this truth — a humidor is only as good as its humidification system. You can have the finest Spanish cedar humidor on the market, but without...

19 Oct

CIGAR TIPS, CIGARS

Cigar Care To Rotate Or Not? That is the question!

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A. JAMES

October 19, 2025

Cigar Care To Rotate Or Not? That is the question! Ever wonder if you should rotate your cigars in a humidor? Here's the scoop, cigars are like fine wine they need the right environment to age gracefully. A humidor is their sanctuary maintaining a steady humidity and temperature. What about rotation? Some aficionados swear by...

06 Oct

CIGARS

Celebrities Who Still Love Cigars. With their Favorite Cigars

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A. JAMES

October 6, 2025

Celebrities Who Still Love Cigars Cigar culture and celebrity glamor often go hand in hand. For many stars, a cigar is a symbol of relaxation, achievement, or personal enjoyment. Below are some well-known living figures who have been publicly associated with cigars, along with the blends they favor and a bit...

12 Aug

CIGARS

Perfect Humidity for Cigars. Keep Your Cigars Fresh

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A. JAMES

August 12, 2025

The Perfect Humidity for Cigars: Did you know that each cigar will hold 1.5 grams of humidity? If you’ve ever invested in a fine cigar or even a box of cigars, whether it’s a single cigar or that rare, prized box that you had to have before they were gone. you...

23 Jul

CIGAR TIPS

How to Tell If a Cigar Is Bad: A Cigar Lover’s Guide to Spotting and Preventing Spoilage!

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A. JAMES

July 23, 2025

How to Tell If a Cigar Is Bad: A Cigar Lover’s Guide to Spotting and Preventing Spoilage. If you're a cigar enthusiast, there’s nothing worse than lighting up a long-anticipated smoke only to discover, your cigar is bad. Whether you’re storing cigars long-term or just trying to keep them fresh for the...