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: […]
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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: […]
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 split when handled. […]
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 be around for decades. […]
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 curations of […]
Cigar Humidifiers Today we are going to discuss the five main types of humidifiers cigar enthusiast are using their humidors. Cigar humidifiers come in sponge based, crystal gel / beads, Boveda an electronic humidifier. Now we are going to discuss the pros and cons of each one. The main type of humidifier that we see […]
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 up their 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 the cigar […]
Analog vs Digital Hygrometer: What’s The Best for my Cigar Humidor When choosing a hygrometer for your cigar humidor you may feel that a digital is a better option than an analog hygrometer. We break down the benefits of both. Analog hygrometers have been around for decades. Some have springs on […]
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 it’s important to know how […]
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 as a gift. Here are […]
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 tools you’re working with. Though […]
Lighting a cigar is as much an art form as it is a technical exercise on the best way to enhance your smoking enjoyment. If you’re new to cigar smoking, you may not know that how you light your cigar affects how you experience it. Let’s look at why a butane cigar torch is recommended […]
Good cigars like other finer things in life require special care. Keeping your cigars fresh, flavorful and protected requires more than just placing them in a humidor. Preserving relative humidity is essential to ensure your cigars are fresh and stored in an environment similar to how the tobacco was grown. In other words, your cigars […]
Precision Draw Tool What is the Precision Draw Tool / Perfect Draw Tool and how can it benefit your cigars? Many of us have experienced a plugged-up cigar that just will not pull or draw properly. Why does the cigar not pull or draw properly? This is easy to answer. First, like any handcrafted item […]
Perfect Draw Cigar Tool Have you ever had a cigar that you’ve curated, stored properly and decided it’s time to enjoy, only to find that it’s plugged or has a poor draw? I think every cigar smoker has encountered this problem with a poor draw. There is nothing worse then having to discard one of […]
How To Get Optimal RH inside your humidor? Have you ever had issues maintaining a solid relative humidity inside your cigar humidor? You may find yourself in this situation where your relative humidity fluctuates. This can be caused by many variables. Most common variable is a poor seal. Firstly, A poor seal loses humidity very […]
Your Guide to Using Boveda Humidity Packs Why Should I Use Boveda in My Cigar Humidor? Boveda is the global leader in two-way humidification and have revolutionized methods for maintaining the relative humidity in a cigar humidor with their patented proprietary 2-way humidity membrane and packet. How Do Boveda Humidity Packs […]
Top Cigar Humidors Did you know a cigar’s life is indefinite and depends very much on the way it is maintained and looked after. This is where a humidor comes in . However the purpose of a humidor is not merely practical much like all accessories in the cigar world one’s choice of humidor is […]
Introducing full-grain, grade A leather cigar cases. Arrive in style. Did you know, when your cigar hobby grows, your pockets fill up pretty quickly. From cigar cutters to cigar punches whether you prefer a V cut or a straight cut it’s good to have all options on hand at anytime. A place for everything and […]