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Since the early Mayans first put flame to rolled tobacco leaves human beings have searched for ways to preserve and promote the flavor and integrity of their cigars. Keeping the choicest of favorite stogies in a temperate atmosphere, with just the right amount of humidity, away from the damaging effect of light and arid conditions, and maintaining the immediate environment has been found to be the ideal way to preserve your favorite smokes until you’re ready to enjoy. Necessity being the moth …

You want your stogies to stay fresh. After all, you’ve probably put good money into them. Plus, you want them to be moist and ready for your next social gathering or special occasion. If you have a large collection of cigars, naturally you want to be able to show them off to your friends without them going bad on you without your knowledge. By now, you’ve probably figured out that you need a humidor to hold and maintain your cigars. And, you may even own one or two. But did you kn …

If you want to keep your cigars fresh over the long haul, you need a humidor. The problem with a new humidor, or one you haven’t used in a while, is that it will rob your stogies of their humidity – this is the opposite of what you want to happen. The cedar wood on the inside of the humidor acts as a humidifier. Unfortunately, if it hasn’t been seasoned, then it will dry out your sticks rather than keeping them fresh. So, using a humidor before it has been seasoned is unadvisable. …

The primary function of a humidor is simple; to maintain the optimum level of humidity inside the box in which one keeps their favorite stogies. Once tucked safely inside a storage vessel of the ideal atmosphere for cigar-keeping, you should be able to confidently retrieve your treasure and enjoy a smoke in the way it was intended. Many enthusiasts prefer to smoke their beloved cigars after a period of 2-5 years storage in a humidor. Although a simple assignment, cigar-keeping is crucial to …

Selecting the humidor that meets your personal needs can be a bit overwhelming. Your humidor, after all, should mirror your taste, reflect your unique sense of style, your panache. And there are literally hundreds of styles from which to choose.The most popular brands of humidor in the United States are favored for a reason. Whether it be the precision with which they are engineered, the high quality materials and components that go into the humidor design, or the flawless way your favorit …

Humidors come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes but their purpose is all the same-to keep your cigars fresh and prevent any degradation so that you may enjoy your next cigar as you please and as it was meant to be enjoyed. A humidor will keep your cigars in the absolute optimum environment, with the correct amount of humidity and a proper seal. Storing your finest cigars in a humidor is an idea that began to take hold in the early 1800’s. The first humidors were simple, but as the up …

So, you’re ready to get your man cave set up.Your mind is probably running wild with ideas and possibilities, and all the fun you’re going to have hanging out with the guys on the weekends when the room is ready.There isn’t a right way or a wrong way to go about getting your man cave in order. It mostly depends on your budget, the space available to you, your concept, and your imagination.What do you need in your man cave? That depends on who you ask. But the following list covers many item …

Cigars come in a variety of shapes, shades, and sizes.If that wasn’t confusing enough, there is also a difference between hand rolled and machine rolled stogies. If you’re still new to cigars, then the process of exploration and experimentation can be thrilling. Trying different brands and types of sticks allows you to discover your preferences and what you enjoy most for different occasions.Someone more experienced – or a connoisseur – may already have a more discerning taste than a beg …

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Your cigar collection is beginning to grow. It may be time to pick up a humidor so you can keep your stogies fresh.At some point, every cigar enthusiast will necessitate a humidor.But what should you look for when buying one? What materials should it be made of? How much space do you need? Should you buy one with or without accessories?Navigating the world of cigar humidors might seem complicated, but it doesn’t need to be. Use the following tips and suggestions to find a cigar humidor tha …