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09 Apr

How to Avoid Cigar Tunneling: Best Practices

April 9, 2025
By A. JAMES

How to Avoid Cigar Tunneling: Best Practices Let’s dive into how avoid tunneling before it starts—with the right techniques and tools. Proper Cigar Lighting Technique Lighting your cigar is like preheating the oven—it sets the stage. Here’s the right way to do it: Step-by-Step: Toast the foot of the cigar before puffing. Hold the...

31 Mar

CIGARS

The 1-3-5 Rule for Cigars: The Secret to Enjoying Cigars Like a Pro

March 31, 2025
By A. JAMES

The 1-3-5 Rule for Cigars: The Secret to Enjoying Cigars Like a Pro If you're a cigar enthusiast—or just starting your journey into the world of cigars—you may have heard about the 1-3-5 Rule floating around in cigar lounges or online cigar forums. But what exactly is it, and why does...

28 Jan

CIGARS

How to Purge and Refill a Butane Lighter for Maximum Efficiency

January 28, 2025
By A. JAMES

How to Purge and Refill a Butane Lighter for Maximum Efficiency A reliable butane lighter is an essential tool for cigar enthusiasts, providing a consistent flame to evenly toast and light your cigars. Over time, even the best lighter can falter if not properly maintained. Purging and refilling your butane lighter...

12 Jan

CIGARS

The Definitive Guide to Cigar Pairing: Enhance Your Smoking Experience

January 12, 2025
By A. JAMES

The Definitive Guide to Cigar Pairing Cigars have long been associated with relaxation, celebration, and luxury. But did you know that pairing your cigar with the right beverage or food can elevate your experience to a whole new level? The art of cigar pairing is about finding complementary flavors and sensations...

18 Dec

CIGARS, HUMIDOR HUMIDITY

How Long Do Cigars Last in a Humidor? A Guide by an Expert Smoker

December 18, 2024
By A. JAMES

How Long Do Cigars Last in a Humidor? A Guide by an Expert Smoker So, how long do cigars last in a humidor? Let’s break it down—and dive into the struggles and joys of aging cigars. As an experienced cigar smoker, I’ve learned one essential truth. The secret to enjoying a great cigar...

16 Dec

CIGARS

Is It OK to Put Cigars in the Freezer?

December 16, 2024
By A. JAMES

Is It OK to Put Cigars in the Freezer? Cigars are delicate natural tobacco leaves that require proper storage to maintain their flavor and quality. A common question among cigar smokers is whether it’s okay to put cigars in the freezer. The short answer: it’s not recommended. Here’s why. Why Some People Freeze Cigars The...

11 Feb

CIGAR TIPS, CIGARS

Unraveling the Smoke Screen: Lies You’ve Been Told About Premium Cigars

February 19, 2024
By A. JAMES

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...

25 Sep

CIGAR TIPS, CIGARS

The art of cutting a cigar proper etiquette and techniques

September 25, 2023
By A. JAMES

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...

09 Feb

CIGAR TIPS, CIGARS

How To Tell If Your Cigar Is too Dry Or Too Moist.

February 9, 2023
By A. JAMES

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...

27 May

CIGARS

Can You Smoke a Dried Cigar?

June 1, 2022
By A. JAMES

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...

06 May

CIGAR TIPS, CIGARS

How to Choose a Quality Cigar

June 1, 2022
By A. JAMES

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...

08 Dec

CIGARS

Full Grain Leather Cigar Cases.

October 29, 2021
By A. JAMES

Full-Grain Leather Cigar Case Are you looking for a Full-grain leather cigar travel case? The difference between full grain and genuine leather is the quality of the leather. Cigar Star cigar Aficionados cigar cases are designed specifically for the cigar smoker looking to carry everything in one tote. The leather is soft...

10 Nov

CIGAR HUMIDOR HUMIDIFIERS, CIGAR TIPS, CIGARS, HUMIDOR, HUMIDOR REVIEWS

Full Grain Grade A Leather Cigar Cases New

November 10, 2020
By A. JAMES

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...

28 Feb

CIGARS

CIGARS, CHOOSING THE RIGHT CIGAR MADE EASY IN 5 STEPS

February 28, 2018
By A. JAMES

CIGARS 5 tips to choose the right cigar Cigars, so, you are moving on to the finer things in life and want to make an image makeover as a cigar connoisseur. You are on the right page, because choosing the right cigar that you enjoy is most important. And it is not...

16 Aug

CIGARS

Cigar Shop Montreal

August 16, 2017
By A. JAMES

Cigar Shop Montreal Looking for the best cigar shop Montreal? There are many to choose from. On a recent visit to Montreal, I stopped into a couple of cigar shops. If you are are looking to buy your next cigar humidor, cigar cutter, travel humidor, cigar punch, or leather cigar case. We...

18 May

CIGARS

Flavored Cigars Infuse Your Own With Cigar Flavor Infusers.

January 21, 2022
By A. JAMES

Flavored Cigars Flavored cigars can be wonderful! In the world of premium cigars prices can vary from $2 all the way to $100 per stick, depending on the brand your choose. Here in Ontario our government took away all our flavoured tobacco. Why? They feel it was their way to save young children from smoking. Fair...

15 Jul

CIGAR TIPS, CIGARS

How to choose a good cigar for yourself!

August 4, 2017
By A. JAMES

HOW TO CHOOSE A CIGAR. Do not always assume expensive means good when it comes to cigars. Like everything else you may be paying more for the expensive popular brand name. Everyone's tastes and opinions will always differ and the industry has done a good job in recent years to offer...

16 Apr

CIGARS

Rotate your cigars. Spring is the perfect time.

August 8, 2017
By A. JAMES

ROTATE YOUR CIGARS When is a good time to rotate your cigars and why? Spring is a great time to rotate your cigars inside your humidor. After a long freezing cold winter up here in Canada . Spring is a good time to rotate your cigars inside your cigar humidor. This will allow...

16 Mar

CIGARS

Cigars and beards are trending?

December 20, 2021
By A. JAMES

Cigars and Beards Trending Classic styling and nostalgia seem to be making a roaring comeback! Cigar star proudly supplies Village Cigar Company in Burlington Ontario with a great selection of our cigar humidors, travel humidors and cigar accessories. Village Cigar Company is set to open a second location in beautiful Oakville. A true...

15 Dec

CIGARS

Cigar Art Oil on Canvas from artist around the world

August 8, 2017
By A. JAMES

CIGAR ART OIL PAINTINGS We can appreciate skill, talent and a love for what you do in life. We love our cigars! It shows with the high quality cigar humidors we manufacture, which is why we want to introduce some fine oil on canvas paintings from artist around the world. Showing...