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Cigar shopping? Get ready! When you embark on a journey of cigar discovery it’s easy to become overwhelmed. But now is a good time to be a cigar fan. The selection today for good, high-quality stogies is better than ever. And while the fun is in discovering that just-right-for-you smoke, you don’t want to waste your cigar budget stumbling through a bunch of duds to get to your perfect cigar.Of course, making the right selection is, for the most part, a personal choice. But if you’re new to the w …

When you begin your journey into the world of cigars you discover a whole new realm. Cigar people have a language all their own; they discuss bunchers and banda, head and foot, sun-grown versus shade grown and so on and so forth.Enjoy a quality smoke with a couple of aficionados and before long they will be debating the best humidors, cutters and lighters with a passion typically reserved for a favorite bourbon or even the NFL. Yes, the world of cigars is a realm of mystery to be sure! And disco …

Choosing a humidor is often a personal matter for the cigar enthusiast. However if you know and love such an enthusiast then you probably know their likes and wants as far as style and the type of humidor which best suits their needs. For most who are recent to this exquisite pastime a desktop humidor is the way to go. The appropriate size desktop depends on the number of cigars you expect to keep in your collection. The general rule of thumb is to select a humidor that’s slightly larger th …

Whether for the holidays, a guys’ (or girls’) night or a simple celebration cigar dinner parties are very popular these days. Now, many enthusiasts will use any reason to gather with their fellow cigar lovers and spend an evening enjoying one another’s company. Sure somebody may throw a couple steaks on the grill or even order a pizza.That’s OK for any old Friday night But if you want to host a cigar dinner party that’s one to remember you need to do it right. We’re here to coach you in the ar …

The cold weather is here and that means the holidays are fast approaching. Each year, it seems, we want to shower our loved ones with the perfect gift, one they will take pride in and cherish for years to come. But finding the ideal gift for that special someone (we all have one) who is just so difficult to buy feels at best a chore and at worst an overwhelming frustration. Northwoods Humidors is here to help. If you’re looking for something to wow the cigar smoker in your life, whether new t …

The humidor is really a pretty simple concept; a storage container for your cigars. The idea is a little more sophisticated when you bring in precision temperature control and being able to maintain relative humidity necessary to prevent your cigars from deteriorating.Beyond the basic humidor function you have size. How many cigars do you want to keep for later enjoyment? 3? 5? 50? 75? What ring gauge? Obviously size matters when discussing humidors. A humidor’s ability to provide a tight and se …

You’ve researched. You’ve experimented. Maybe you’ve even asked your friends and acquaintances.Finally, you’ve found a match made in heaven. What it is? Your perfect cigar.Perhaps it goes well with your favorite alcoholic beverage. Or, maybe you like the taste. It could be that it suits who you are, what you do, and the lifestyle you live.Whatever the case, you’ve found it.Now, what? Aren’t you forgetting something?Well, if you have the kind of cigar accessory collection the local cigar …

If you’re fresh on the cigar scene and exploring this ancient pastime for the first time there are probably a few things you want to know. We’re here to help both the novice and the experienced cigar lover enjoy their cigar smoking experience to the utmost. So if you’re exploring cigars for the first time here are six things you need to know.1. How Cigars Are MadeCompletely natural long leaf tobacco, typically from the Caribbean or Central America, is cured after harvest, divided into wrapper, b …

The world of cigars is enjoying a bit of a heyday right now. There are so many outstanding products available and many luxury brands are adding to their lineup as people’s desire for a quality stogie increases. But, no matter how excellent your favorite smoke is, it’s impossible to enjoy your cigar without the proper light. And not any old lighter will do.Did you know there is a right and wrong way to light your cigar? It’s not as simple as lighting a candle or even a cigarette. It takes awhile …

Whether you’ve been smoking cigars for years or your passion is a recent one, or you’re looking for a gift for that special someone, a humidor is just what you need to keep your favorite stogies in prime condition.Like many of the accoutrement of cigar smoking prices run the gamut, as does quality. You can get a poorly made humidor that’s essentially no more than a box with no guarantee of keeping your stogies protected from the environment quite inexpensively. You can purchase a suitable, mid-p …