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To a cigar lover it’s all about the ideal smoking experience. For some that means enjoying a nice Maduro with a bourbon neat and stargazing at the end of a long day. Others may pull out a fine Corona to enjoy on a fishing expedition with their friends. But what it all boils down to is when the flame toasts the foot you want your experience to be everything you expect and more.Where You Live and Proper Cigar StorageThe best way to ensure your cigars are always in optimum smoking shape where you l …

Does your valentine also have a love relationship with cigar culture? Are they a recent cigar enthusiast or a well-seasoned aficionado? No matter where on the scale of cigar passion your valentine falls suffice it to say we have the perfect cigar-related gifts for your valentine or any other red hot cigar lover.Traditional Valentine’s Day gifts are just fine. Everyone appreciates a box of high-quality mouth watering chocolates and of course there are fragrances and dinners out, jewelry and that …

As with any sort of passion a cigar enthusiast must take a natural path to that designation. Everyone must start somewhere and if that first draw pulled you in and offered a world of discovery then you’re well on your way. But you likely aren’t eager to stay a beginner or a novice for the long run. Not you! You’re excited to learn more, experience more and acquire more as you make your way to becoming a full-fledged cigar enthusiast.So how do you get there? Obviously by taking the time to hone y …

Storing your collection of favorite cigars in a good quality humidor gives you peace of mind. You know when you go to retrieve your smoke the experience will be all that it should and more. That’s because your cigar humidor keeps your stogies impervious and protected from the elements and preserves and enhances the glorious flavors within. There’s nothing like a perfect cigar humidor for cigar safe keeping. Until something goes wrong.Cigar humidors are not infallible. Although the occasiona …

As you grow in your appreciation of a good cigar you begin to refine your tastes. Trying different types of cigars is a fun way to experiment with the myriad choices. For instance, maybe you like coronas but want to try a panetela or a torpedo. Maybe you’ve been smoking the mellow stogies and feel like a more robust smoke would appeal to you. This is what makes an occasional smoker a cigar aficionado.When you develop your particular tastes for different cigars you may opt to begin investing in b …

It’s a common misconception that people simply smoke cigars to “look cool”. And while it is undeniably boss to puff on a stogie, there are other benefits too, one of which is the cigar buzz. As you will see below, this is a pleasurable experience and is one of the main reasons cigar aficionados keep coming back for more. So, do cigars give you a buzz? Most definitely, and this is what I explore in the below article.The Cigar Buzz - Explaining the PhenomenonLet’s jump straight in and look at the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …