How to Light A Cigar

What could be simpler than lighting a cigar? Well, like lots of things today it may be a specialized skill. Of course, with no it you are able to still enjoy a cigar. But to enjoy it to the fullest, putting forth some effort to acquire that skill is well worth the time.
First, what not [...]

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How To Cut a Cigar

Ah… a delicious smoke. But, before you smoke a cigar you need to light it. And before you can light it you (usually) have to cut it. As with everything currently, that has evolved into a special skill. Below are a few tips that may help you acquire it.
First, note that there are lots of [...]

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Cigars – A Glossary Worth Reading

Sometimes you can learn a lot, about cigars in particular, just by reading through a glossary. Some of these terms will actually help you select a better cigar. Read on…
Amarillo:
A type of yellow wrapper leaf that is grown in the shade.
Amatista:
A glass jar containing 50 cigars.
Belicoso:
A pyramid-shaped cigar, between 5 and 5½ inches [...]

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Cigar Humidor Humidifiers and Cleansers A-Z

Two key elements in keeping a cigar humidor in top shape — so it can keep your sticks in top shape — are to keep it clean and ‘well oiled’, i.e. properly humidified.
There are lots of ways to do that, of course, but the right cleanser and easy to use humidifiers will help a lot. [...]

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Your Humidor Doesn’t Have to be Airtight

Contrary to popular belief – humidors are not intended to be hermetically sealed from the environment. Some air does pass in and out. Mahogany is a common substitute – but for reasons of aesthetics as much as function. It’s more expensive – so the reason for the change is not to lower the price. It’s [...]

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