canoe cigar
CIGAR TIPS

How to create an even burn on a cigar.

How to create an even burn on a cigar. We have all been there when the cigar your smoking starts to canoe and creates an uneven burn.                   Today we will touch some ways to some general tips to achieve an even burn on a cigar:   Properly cut the cigar - Use a...
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Cigar Humidor
HUMIDOR

What Makes a Humidor Great?

What makes a great humidor? A great cigar humidor is one that can effectively regulate and maintain the relative humidity levels and temperature inside the container. Which ensure that cigars are stored in ideal conditions for preservation and aging.   Some key features that make a great cigar humidor include: Seal: A tight seal...
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Soft Flame lighter
CIGAR TIPS

How Different Lighters Affect Your Cigars

Soft Flame Lighters Starting off with a soft flame lighter To use a soft flame lighter, soft flame meaning a yellow flame as opposed to blue flame it's a lower temperature burn, and it works beautifully. In our opinion it is the best way to light a premium cigar. With a cigar the...
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How to use a torch lighter
CIGAR TIPS, HOW TO VIDEOS

How To Use a Torch Lighter

How to use a torch lighter. Recently I was at a BBQ with friends and family, as always, I brought a travel humidor full of some good cigars along with my accessories. As my friends grab cigars I silently watched as they cut their cigar and used the torch lighter to light...
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Boveda inside your humidor
HUMIDOR

How to Clean a Humidor

How to Clean a Humidor. One question that comes up quite often is how to clean a humidor? First you might ask yourself why you would even need to clean a humidor? It's important that you understand cleaning a humidor is as important as cleaning out your cookie jar, fridge, closet, or any...
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Dried Out Cigar
CIGAR TIPS

How to Bring Back Dried Out Cigars?

How to Bring Back Dried Cigars? Did you know that you can smoke a dried out cigar? Although it will change the taste and flavor profile of that cigar? It's true when a cigar has lost the ability to stay fresh it will drastically change the profile of flavor. Not only that but...
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red cigar cutter
CIGAR CUTTERS 101

What is the Best Cigar Cutting Tool?

What is the Best Cigar Cutting Tool? Today we're going to discuss the best cutting tools for your cigars. Cutting your cigars an essential part of the cigar experience. There are many styles of cutters available for cigar smokers. Choosing the right cigar cutter is a personal preference. Not to mention one that should...
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Smoking a dried cigar – Cigar Star
CIGARS

Can You Smoke a Dried Cigar?

Can you smoke a dried cigar? Should you smoke a dried cigar? As an aficionado, you want your smoke to be a good one, and a dry cigar can definitely impact that experience. Signs of a Dry Cigar Since spotting a good cigar is a sensory experience, the same holds true for...
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Cannabis humidor from Cigar Star
HUMIDORS

What to Look for in a Cannabis Humidor

Since Canada legalized recreational cannabis back in 2018, persons over the age of 18 can purchase recreational and medical marijuana. If you fall into this category, you may want to know about the best way to store your weed to preserve its freshness. Cannabis has a shelf life of about...
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Cigar being lit with matches from Cigar Star
CIGAR TIPS

How Different Lighters Can Affect Your Cigar

For many new cigar enthusiasts lighting a cigar may seem less a task and more a ceremony. For seasoned cigar smokers, it’s a ritual that promises a pleasant smoking experience at its conclusion. In any case, lighting a cigar shouldn't be difficult, but it's different than lighting a cigarette and...
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Choosing a quality cigar – Cigar Star
CIGAR TIPS, CIGARS

How to Choose a Quality Cigar

Enjoying a quality cigar is always a unique, relaxing experience from start to finish. Once you’ve smoked a top-quality cigar, you’ll measure other cigars by its standards. But what are those standards? You may be asking yourself this question if you’re new to cigar smoking or want to present cigars...
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Weed humidor storage from Cigar Star
HUMIDORS

Should You Store Weed in a Humidor?

Cannabis can be a costly investment, much like the finer cigars and tobacco products you gladly tuck away in a humidor. For the most part, people opt for simplistic cannabis storage solutions. These options include glass stash jars, metal cans with an airtight lid, and even the commercial container the...
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must have cigar accessories
CIGAR TIPS

Must-Have Cigar Tools and Accessories

Whether you're new to the world of cigars or a seasoned expert, there are several must-have cigar tools and accessories that make for a better smoking experience. Though different cigar accessories have different uses and benefits, it's never a bad time to take a fresh look at the set of...
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