Cigar Blog

Northwoods Humidors has added CigarMedics to the website and there's reason to celebrate! CigarMedics is rapidly growing in popularity in the cigar community with their HumidiMeter™ being named the must-have accessory for any aficionado. The measuring device's highly accurate readings and affordable price make this a Northwoods Humidors favorite. Lucky for you, we got some answers from HumidiMeter™ inventor, Lou on how it all started and what we can expect from CigarMedics in 2020.NH:& …

We've done our research and the numbers are in! Northwoods Humidors recently made a list of all of our favorite social media accounts in the realm of cigars and cigar accessories. If you're looking for the latest news, trivia, and reviews follow the handles below!Follow Us!Instagram @northwoodshumidorsFacebook@northwoodshumidorsTwitter@nrthwdshumidorsPinterest@northwoodshumidors(Tag us on any of our social media accounts and get 10% off your next order!) …

In an industry built on name recognition and reputation, Rocky Patel’s passion has brought his luxury brand to heights unseen by most boutique cigar manufacturers. His hard work and long hours have been paying off in big ways. A survivor of the cigar boom, Patel has outlasted his competition with unrivaled persistence on his quest for perfection. With a grueling travel schedule, office responsibilities and production, Rocky still maintains the enthusiasm that he has had since day one. As he …

During the war of 1814, a group of Nepalese soldiers known as Gorkhali tenaciously battled the HEIC, a joint-stock company formed by the British Empire in order to trade in the Indian Ocean. The Gorkhali soldiers made such an impact on the British that they were later recruited for the British Army who referred to them as “Gurkhas”. Still being an integral part of the British Army, the Nepalese soldiers have loyally fought for the British all over the world, receiving 13 Victoria Crosses between …

Northwoods Humidors is happy to have some of our products at one of our favorite cigar lounges in the Chicago area, A Cuban Experience run by partners Bill McCaffrey, Luis Carbonell and daughter and son-in-law Jaime and John Miceli. Last week we were lucky to sit down with Bill's wife, Dorothy McCaffrey to get the scoop on the retail shop and lounge in Waukegan, Illinois! NH: You opened your shop and lounge in 2016 in Waukegan, Illinois -- how has that been going?DM: We have …

In the second installment of Interview with the Influencer, we spoke with a man whose love for cigars surpasses taste and enters joyous reverie. At 14K followers, we introduce to you, Ken Stemler!"Do not ask me to describe the charms of reverie, or the contemplative ecstasy into which the smoke of our cigar plunges us." - Jules SandeauNH: We love your blog! How would you describe it to our readers?KS: Thank you! My name is Ken Stemler. I’m 35 years old and live in Germany. My In …