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In Indigenous cultures the practice of smoking tobacco was always a spiritual one. In fact in ceremonies, rituals and religious activities of the Woodland Indigenous communities the act of smoking promoted a union between the earthly realm and the realm where spirits dwell.If you’re a fan of a good cigar (and really, who isn’t?) you probably consider the enjoyment of a quality stogie a bit of a spiritual experience yourself. And whether you realize it or not there is a ritual, a ceremony if you …

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:& …

If you've lit a cigar, you've probably heard the name Xikar once or twice. It's a brand whose name has been drifting around the cigar world for almost 3 decades. But, do we know who they are? Do we know who started the infamous label and created a business where luxury products, high functionality, and affordable pricing coexist? It's time we sat down and got to know the history behind a brand that's become one of the elitists in the cigar industry.High Function and Impeccable DesignWhen Northwo …

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 …

Daniel Marshall Customer ReviewsBehind every well crafted, luxury Daniel Marshall humidor and finely blended premium cigar is a man that has dedicated his entire career to providing the best quality products in the industry and succeeded. Daniel Marshall, owner and operator of the world renowned brand, began this adventure in the early 80’s in California with a dream to create and sell his designs to the most prestigious gift houses in the world. In a matter of only 35 years, the man behind the …

S.T. Dupont or better known as, Simon Tissot-Dupont, is the man behind the famously known Parisian luxury cigar lighter and cutter brand. Prior to this, he was the man behind the camera, the photographer to Napoleon III at the early age of 25 years old. It was during this time, in the mid-1800’s that Dupont learned the ropes of Parisian luxury and high-end fashions. That same year, he began producing luxury travel trunks for European elites. And so — this story begins in a workshop in Rue Die …

The Lounge. A place where time slows down to enjoy the finer things. Somewhere we go to sit in solitude or mingle with the herf. When your back is up against five ounces of leather and you can smell the bouquet, everything feels right. And let’s face it, the bourbon you're drinking probably doesn’t hurt either. In Chicago, and for that matter every other city in the US, you’ll find commonalities amongst all forms of the cigar lounge. Most of them are either located next to a& …

Special agents from the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco conducted a series of raids and arrests in Florida this week. The agents raided cigar manufacturers suspected of the producing and selling counterfeit cigars of the COHIBA®, Macanudo® and Partagas® cigar brands.The process began more than a year ago when General Cigar requested that the Tampa ABT investigate individuals suspected of involvement in the manufacture, distribution and sale of counterfeit cig …