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Unraveling the Smoke Screen: Lies You’ve Been Told About Premium Cigars
Premium Cigars - Unraveling the Smoke Screen
Lies You've Been Told About
In the world of premium cigars, there exists a mystique, a culture, and unfortunately, a fair share of myths. For many, the allure of a premium cigar lies not just in the smoke it produces but also in the stories...
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Glass Top Cigar Humidors
THE TRANSPARENT CHOICE:
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Glass Top Cigar Humidors
Among the many options of humidors available, glass top cigar humidors stand out for their elegant design and the allure of showcasing the collection within.Cigar enthusiasts often find themselves navigating a myriad of choices when it comes to...
How Canadian Winters Impact Relative Humidity in Your Home and Cigar Humidor
Winters Impact Relative Humidity in Your Home and Cigar Humidor
For cigar aficionados, maintaining the ideal relative humidity in a cigar humidor becomes an added challenge in winter!
One aspect that often goes overlooked in winter is the impact on relative humidity (RH) within homes and for cigar enthusiasts, within their prized...
The Art of Luxury Humidors: A Glimpse into Cigar Star’s Exquisite Creations
The Art of Luxury Humidors
Cigar aficionados understand that there's much more to cigar storage than merely placing their prized stogies in a box.
The importance of proper storage, preservation, and aging is paramount to ensure the cigars' flavor and aroma reach their full potential.
In the world of cigar connoisseurship, luxury humidors...
The best gifts for cigar lovers in 2023. Â Unveiling the Perfect Presents.
The best gifts for cigar lovers in 2023. Â Unveiling the Perfect Presents.
Cigar enthusiasts, often known for their appreciation of finer things in life, can be a pleasure to shop for when you know what they love.
Weather is for special occasion or just to show your appreciation, giving a cigar lover...
Does it really matter what lighter you use to light a premium cigar?
Does it really matter what lighter you use to light a premium cigar?
The short answer is, NO as long as they are butane lighters. Â Butane burns odorless and flavorless; it burns very clean is detrimental to the blend.
The way the manufacturer intended it, there's a reason why aficionados use a...
The art of cutting a cigar proper etiquette and techniques
The art of cutting a cigar proper etiquette and techniques
Cigar smoking is often seen as a ritual, a moment of reflection and contemplation. One of the most crucial steps in this process is cutting the cigar.
Cutting a cigarette properly not only ensures a clean even burn but it also demonstrates...
Storing Pipe Tobacco Inside a Cigar Star Humidor
Storing Pipe Tobacco Inside a Cigar Star Humidor: Best Practices and Considerations
Introduction
Tobacco enthusiasts, whether they prefer cigars or pipe tobacco, understand the importance of proper storage to maintain the quality, flavor, and aroma of their tobacco products. While cigar enthusiasts often use humidors to preserve their cigars, some may wonder...
Beginner’s Guide to Selecting the Best Cigars
Understanding Cigar Basics
Before delving into specific recommendations, it's crucial to grasp the basics of cigars. A cigar is a hand-rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco leaves, typically wrapped in a tobacco leaf known as the wrapper. The flavor, strength, and aroma of a cigar are influenced by factors such...
The Best Cigar Humidor to Buy In Canada?
The Best Cigar Humidor to Buy In Canada?
Best cigar humidor to buy in Canada?
When selecting a humidor, it's important to consider factors such as size, capacity, build quality, features, and budget.
Here are a few steps you can take to find the best Cigar Star humidor for your needs:
Research and...
What is the ideal relative humidity level you should store your cigars?
What Humidity Level should You Store Your Cigars?
The ideal relative humidity level for storing cigars is generally considered to be around 65-70%.
This level of humidity helps to maintain the cigars' moisture content and prevent them from drying out or becoming too moist.
Did you know, that each cigar will hold 1.5...
Hard Case Travel Humidor The Good And The Bad
Hard Case Travel Humidor
When it comes to traveling with your cigars, it's essential to have the proper storage to ensure they stay fresh and undamaged.
A hard case travel humidor with foam inserts made out of ABS plastic is an excellent solution for keeping your cigars safe and secure while...
What are the Benefits of Smoking a Premium Cigar?
Premium Cigars Benefits of Smoking Them.
There is something special about enjoying premium cigars. It’s not just about the smoke, but the experience that goes along with it.
A premium cigar is a luxury item that has been enjoyed for centuries by people all over the world.
Whether you’re a seasoned cigar smoker...
Boveda inside wood humidors. Things to Consider.
Boveda inside wood humidors. Things to Consider.
Boveda packs are designed to work well inside wooden humidors.
They help maintain a stable humidity level for your cigars or other tobacco products. In fact, many cigar enthusiasts use Boveda packs in their wooden humidors to ensure that the humidity stays within the desired...
Why is the end of winter good for cigar smokers?
The end of winter can be a good time for cigar smokers for a few reasons:
Warmer weather: As the weather gets warmer, cigar smokers can enjoy their cigars outside without having to worry about the cold and wind affecting the taste and burn of their cigars.
Humidity: During the winter months,...
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...
Should you remove the cellophane from your cigar while storing them?
Should you remove the cellophane from your cigar while storing them?
There is some debate among cigar aficionados about whether to remove the cellophane from cigars before storing them?
This question alone can cause a huge debate and opinions can vary.
Here are the arguments for both sides:
Argument for leaving cellophane on cigars:
Protection:...
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...
How To Tell If Your Cigar Is too Dry Or Too Moist.
Can you tell if a cigar is too dry or too moist by examining its appearance and feel?
Here are some signs that a cigar may be too dry or too moist:
Signs that a cigar is too dry:
Appearance: The wrapper may look dull, discolored, or brittle, and may crack or...
Gifting Smiles: The Perfect Presents for Cigar Lovers Gift
The Perfect Presents for Cigar Lovers
Have you ever wondered what to gift to the cigar lover in your life? Cigars are a good start although once they smoke those cigars the gift is forgotten.  How about a leather cigar case, cigar humidor or cutter. These are timeless pieces that will...