Cigar Blog
Do Cigars Go Bad? Understanding Shelf Life and Longevity
I see so many misconceptions relating to the shelf-life of cigars that I want to set things straight in this article. If you want to build your cigar collection and enjoy this pastime, you must understand the science behind cigar longevity and what you can do to protect them.One of the main questions to explore is, do cigars go bad? The simple answer is yes, but I want to take you further than that so below I look at factors affecting longevity, how to spot a bad cigar, and how to store your sto
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8th Jan 2024
Will a Normal Lighter Ruin a Cigar? What You Need to Know
Will a normal lighter ruin a cigar? This is a common question I get and the answer is simple - yes, something like a BIC lighter can negatively impact your cigar-smoking experience.It pains me to see people using standard lighters on their cigars when the alternative is much more satisfying and allows you to get more out of your stogies. To explain further, I take a look at regular lighters compared to torch lighters below, and why the latter is better for cigar aficionados.The Potential Issues
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8th Jan 2024
10 Most Expensive Cigars in The World
A good cigar is often associated with wealth, class and seen as a pastime of the upper crust. However many a “regular Joe” enjoys a good stogie and you can find some excellent cigars at various affordable price points. But today we’re going to discuss some of the most expensive luxury cigars. Let’s peek inside the humidors of the wealthiest people in the world!1. The Gurkha Royal Courtesan CigarThis cigar is truly “fit for a king” and priced for royal riches as well. The Gurkha Royal Courtesan
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3rd Jan 2024
Guide to Cigar Humidor Material Types
Your cigar humidor is much more than a good looking box that protects your cigars. It’s a tool that prevents degradation of your precious stogies. In addition to promoting the right aesthetic to complement your style the construction of the cigar humidor is essential to the task at hand. The material, inside and out, is every bit as functional as it is fashionable.When you choose your humidor you’ll look at all the different features including the size and how many cigars your humidor can accom
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21st Dec 2023
How To Calibrate & Use A Hygrometer For Cigar Storage
When you are a cigar lover, whether an aficionado or a recent devotee, you will begin amassing a collection of your favorite cigars. That presents the dilemma of storing your cigars and keeping them in good shape for future smoking. Enter the humidor.A humidor is a box, lined with a special kind of wood, usually Spanish Cedar, and designed to seal in a way that maintains an interior environment ideal for preserving and protecting your wonderful cigar collection. In order for the tobacco tha
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21st Dec 2023
12 Best Flavor Infused Cigars You Need to Try
If you’re a knowledgeable cigar smoker or a novice you’ve probably heard of flavored cigars. And you might be thinking to yourself “Flavored cigars? Now wait a minute!” But before you count them, maybe learn more about the flavor infused cigars we think you need to try.We’re not talking about the manufactured flavored smokes you may know. Sweetened classics like White Owl and Swisher Sweets offer enjoyment and have been around seemingly forever. You may recall your father or even your grandfathe
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14th Dec 2023
Tips for Maintaining the Perfect Cigar Humidor Humidity
The job of your humidor is to maintain the proper temperature and relative humidity necessary for preserving your cigars. Maintaining the perfect cigar humidor humidity is crucial to keeping your stogies smokable but preventing mold from building up and ruining your perfect smoke. Your humidor’s environment also prevents pests and degradation from taking their toll on your precious cargo.So what is the proper humidification and how can you maintain it? Here we will tell you. Follow our tips and
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6th Dec 2023
Flying as a Cigar Enthusiast - Do’s and Don’ts
If you are a cigar enthusiast, there will come a time when you need to travel whether it’s for business or a holiday. In such an instance, it’s understandable that you want to take your cigars with you! What better way to unwind after a business meeting, or on the beach than with a stogie?But traveling with cigars can be complicated and in this article, I answer two important questions - can you bring cigars on a plane, and are cigar lighters allowed on planes? This includes observing TSA regula
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4th Dec 2023
12 Best Cigars to Ring in the New Year
There are many celebratory occasions that call for a good cigar but none is more celebratory, in our humble opinion, than ringing in the new year. Enjoying a good stogie as a new year filled with promise comes into view isn’t just about being festive. The pleasure of the ritual involved in smoking your cigar is derived from the pause that lets you reflect a bit-on the day,, the year and your plans for the year to come.Our 12 Best Cigars to Ring In The New YearGiven all that your celebratory ciga
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20th Nov 2023
How to Light a Cigar With a Torch Lighter
If you want the best smoking experience from your cigars then you HAVE to know how to light them properly! This starts with the right equipment and I recommend the trust torch lighter. Torch lighters have a more powerful flame and allow you greater control when lighting your stogie.With the correct tool, you then need to know how to use it and in this guide, I explain how to light a cigar with a torch lighter so you can become a lighting master and get maximum flavor from your cigars every time.
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18th Nov 2023