Distilled Water And Your Humidor By: Bryan Smythe | - There is a lot more to being a cigar collector than simply buying cigars. If you are a serious cigar smoker, you will also need to purchase cigar accessories. Accessories are not just important because they build up an image. They actually allow you to make sure that you are treating the cigars that you purchase with the best care. When you consider how much money you can spend on cigars, it only makes sense that you should treat them with care so that you can get the most out of your purchases. ... Tags:discount cigar humidors, cigar cutter, Lamborghini lighters
What Are Humidification Beads? By: Bryan Smythe | - Humidor humidification beads provide a way for you to regulate the moisture in your cigar box or storage room. They are a very simple and cost-effective solution that offers a buffer effect to the humidity. They are not quite as common as sponges and electronic humidity control, but they are sometimes even more effective than those methods.
Humidification beads can regulate moisture by absorbing or releasing moisture. They are calibrated and those used in a cigar box will be made to ... Tags:humidor, quality cigar humidors, butane lighter
What Is A Humidor? By: Vigilant Wine Cellars | - The dictionary definition of "humidor" is clear enough. It's an compartment to store cigars that effectively keeps humidity around 70 percent. But abaft that definition exists a much more intricate and interesting account.
Like most tobacco adornments, the humidor has a lengthy history. In one form or another, the humidor goes back to age-old days, where tobacco was stored in cool, moist earthen enclosures. But the current cigar humidor really commenced in the 19th century, when cig ... Tags:cigar, cigar humidor, humidor, cigar humidors
Don't Use A Zippo To Light Your Cigar By: Bryan Smythe | - Where cigars are concerned, Zippo lighters are something of a controversy. Zippo, of course, is the most well-known manufacturer of fluid-filled lighters and are widely used by many smokers. Any fluid-filled lighter will be the subject of the same controversy as are that manufacturer's. The debate stems from the fluid itself and how it affects, or doesn't affect, depending upon who one asks, the flavor of the cigar.
The Cigar Lighting Process By: Bryan Smythe | - Smoking a cigar is a different affair than smoking a cigarette. There are etiquette concerns regarding when and where it's appropriate to light up as much as there are etiquette concerns regarding how one lights up. Following both is certain to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone involved.
How To Use Cedar To Light A Cigar By: Bryan Smythe | - Smoking is as much about the accessories, ceremonies and rituals attached to the activity as it is about the tobacco itself. As is the case with cooking a gourmet meal, a smoker oftentimes spends an equal amount of time deciding upon the best way to go about their preferred leisure activity as they do deciding upon which type of tobacco or cigar they prefer. Among the very gourmet methods of smoking cigars is the lighting of the stogie with a cedar strip.
Tips For Cigar Relighting By: Bryan Smythe | - The short answer is: Yes. A cigar can be relit and it would be a waste of money to toss half of a gourmet cigar away simply because one needed to extinguish it before they were finished smoking. However, there will be some impact on the taste of the cigar when it is relit. Some individuals find this change in taste objectionable while others either do not notice or even prefer the taste of a relit cigar.
Storing Your Cigar Lighter Properly By: Bryan Smythe | - While that Lotus lighter is an essential part of your smoking accessories and enjoyment, you will not need it all the time. Knowing how to store your cigar lighter when not in use is an important part of being a responsible smoker. Numerous accidents happen every year due to improper lighter storage and you will find that these accidents could have easily been avoided completely. What can you do to help ensure that you are able to store your lighter safely and avoid the potential accidents th ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How Are Cigars Made? By: Bryan Smythe | - Cigar making is a time-honored tradition that takes great skill and enormous patience to master. Most cigars are handmade, though some large brands do use machinery in the rolling process. However, any cigar worthy of the name "premium" should be hand selected and hand rolled. Much like choosing a Zippo pipe lighter to use on your cigar, great care should be utilized in selecting the cigars that you choose to smoke. If you've been smoking those stogies found at gas stations around the nation ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
Is It Ok To Use A Knife To Cut A Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - An incredible diversity of ways exists to cut your cigars. If you've ever watched any old movies, you've likely seen people bite, tear, stab, cut and rip the end off a cigar. Of course, these can be used to remove the cap from the cigar, but the chance of you ruining the smoke is pretty good. In fact, the question of cutting the cigar can be just as confusing as choosing a lighter. Should you use a pipe lighter? What happens if you use a Zippo? Much like lighting your cigar, cutting it req ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
Can I Finish My Cigar Later If I Only Smoke It Halfway? By: Bryan Smythe | - The amount of lore and hearsay surrounding cigar smoking is incredible. Numerous myths have grown up surrounding this pastime that can confuse numerous first time smokers. One of the most commonly heard myths is that you should only smoke a cigar halfway before extinguishing it. Other myths concern lighting the cigar and using pipe lighters, how to use wood shavings and how matches should be the only options used to light a cigar. To understand the art and become the consummate cigar aficiona ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
Can I Ruin My Cigar By Dipping It In Alcohol? By: Bryan Smythe | - Perhaps you have an older family member who routinely dips their cigars in rum or cognac. If so, you're likely wondering if this is a good way to add flavor to your smokes. However, if you checked with a tobacco shop or a tobacconist, you've likely been warned away from the practice. Why is this, you ask? Isn't this a good way to add flavor or moisture to your cigars? It is highly recommended that you abstain from dipping your cigars in anything at all and saving your torch cigar lighter fo ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
Never Use A Zippo To Light A Cigar By: Bryan Smythe | - Lighting a cigar is a confusing prospect. There is so much conflicting advice out there that you can quickly become bewildered. However, if you're wondering if you can use a Zippo to light your cigar, the answer is, "yes, but why would you want to?" Zippos and other lighters that make use of ordinary lighter fluid are fine for flame production, but they can produce noxious tastes and odors that can taint your cigar. A better option is to make use of a torch lighter that uses butane. What ha ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
What Are The Differences In Taste Depending On A Cigar's Wrapper? By: Bryan Smythe | - The wrapper is an integral part of your cigar. Before you begin applying your lighter to just any old cigar, you need to know the difference the type of wrapper makes. Numerous different types of wrapper exist and they all play a role in how much you enjoy your cigar. Do you know the difference between a Claro and a Colorado wrapper? What is a Maduro wrapper? How does the type of wrapper used affect the enjoyment of the cigar? Here, you will find a bit of help in understanding the role playe ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
What's The Difference In The Taste Of Cigars From Other Countries? By: Bryan Smythe | - One of the greatest pleasures available to cigar smokers is placing the flame of cigar lighters to tobacco and tasting the rich, smooth taste associated with these smokes. The vast diversity of cigar types, from all different nations, gives the dedicated cigar lover a plethora of options to explore. The different tastes of these international cigars are, perhaps, one of the best things about enjoying a wonderful cigar. Exploring those options, perusing the differences, tasting the changes, it ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
What Are The Various Parts Of A Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - Knowing the parts of a cigar can be a great aid when applying butane lighters to tobacco. If you don't know the foot from the cap or the wrapper from the binder, you might just find that your smoke is not as enjoyable as it should be. Knowing where to place your flame is only part of the process. The rest requires that you know how your cigar is made, what components go into your smoke and how those disparate components come together to form a whole. Here, you'll find a bit of information ab ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
Is There An Etiquette To Lighting A Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - Cigar smoking is considered a refined, sophisticated enjoyment that speaks of culture and contemplation. Unlike smoking a cigarette, cigars require quite a bit of effort to smoke. In fact, there is an etiquette to the process, even to lighting the cigar. How do you light a cigar, following this etiquette? What makes a good lighting process and what options should you avoid? First, you must decide what you will use to light the cigar - long wooden matches or a lighter. If you use a lighter, ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How To Light A Cigar With Matches By: Bryan Smythe | - If you're determined to light your cigar with matches, rather than using butane lighters or other sources of flame, there are a few key steps to follow. Using matches can be more than enjoyable, but if done incorrectly, can ruin the flavor of your cigar. True cigar purists do not use matches or lighters, but use wooden strips (usually cedar), though these can be difficult to transport outside the home. Therefore, many people have turned to matches to take the place of lighters or cedar strips ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How To Use A Guillotine To Cut A Cigar By: Bryan Smythe | - Cigars can provide a wonderful, fragrant smoking experience. However, cutting the cap from the cigar can pose a problem, particularly for first-time smokers, as well as some who've been doing it incorrectly for years. Before you slice the cap and apply a lighter to the cigar, you should first know how to go about cutting it. A guillotine cigar cutter is the most common type of cutter used, though there are several other styles on the market. How do you use this type of cutter? How much cigar ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How To Use Scissors To Cut A Cigar By: Bryan Smythe | - You will find quite a few ways to cut the cap on your cigars. One of the most common tools for this process is a pair of cigar scissors. However, unlike using a wide-based Lotus torch lighter to ignite your cigar, using cigar scissors properly takes a bit of expertise to be done correctly. Cigar scissors can be excellent tools for your needs, but they can also result in a damaged cigar that cannot be smoked at all. Using these tools carefully is essential.
What Does The Wrapper Have To Do With The Taste Of A Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - Finding the perfect taste in a cigar can be difficult. There are so many different brands, different tobacco blends and different types of cigar out there that it can be hard to determine just where to start. While the best place to begin is choosing a quality Lotus lighter to help you ignite your cigar, you will need to know a bit about how the color of the wrapper affects the taste of the cigar. What differences will you find here? What might a lighter colored wrapper bring to your cigar, ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How To Determine What Beverage To Pair With Your Cigar By: Bryan Smythe | - While choosing a quality lighter for your cigar smoking can help ensure that you are able to smoke as you wish, choosing the right drink can have even more impact on your enjoyment. What should you drink while smoking your cigars? Actually, the answer to this varies greatly by smoker and by purpose. Many people find that cigars go very well with rum, but others choose single-malt scotch and still others choose to drink water during their smoking.
How Frequently Should I Get Rid Of The Ash From My Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - The enjoyment derived from smoking a cigar is tremendous and can be compared to little else. There is nothing quite so relaxing as kicking back with your preferred brand and enjoying a soothing smoke. However, if you do not know when to ash your cigar, you might be denying yourself some of the enjoyment inherent to this art. How long should you wait to ash your cigar? Should you ash almost immediately after lighting your cigar with one of those Nibo lighters? Actually, patience is a virtue t ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How Frequently Should You Puff On A Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - Smoking a cigar is not quite like smoking anything else. While pipes and cigarettes certainly have an etiquette, cigar smoking can be quite a mystery to the uninitiated. For instance, many first time smokers struggle with the cutting process, with choosing the right Nibo lighter and even with choosing the right cigar cutter for their needs. However, one area that seems to cause the most confusion is that of pulling, or drawing on the cigar. Specifically, most first timers have trouble unders ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How Much Of The Cigar Should I Cut Before Smoking? By: Bryan Smythe | - You've taken the time to select the perfect cigar, chosen the right wind resistant lighter and found the perfect ashtray for your smoking den. Now it's time to light it up and savor that aromatic flavor and wonderful taste. However, before you get started, you'll need to cut that cigar. How do you cut a cigar without cutting off too much? How far down the body of that stogie should you cut? What cigar cutters work best for the process? If you cut too much, will the cigar be ruined? All of t ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
What Does Capping Mean In Terms Of Cutting A Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - The number of terms surrounding different aspects of cigar smoking can be quite bewildering. Perhaps you've heard the term capping and are wondering what that might mean. Just as choosing the best option from amongst the many windproof lighters is of great import to your enjoyment, knowing the terminology of your pastime will help you find greater enjoyment. Capping, in regards to cigar cutting, actually refers to cutting the cap on the cigar. Not all cigars have caps, though most do. The f ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How Would I Cut A Cigar With A Guillotine Cutter? By: Bryan Smythe | - The straight cut, or guillotine cutter, is the most common type of cutting tool used to cut cigar caps. Before you can begin enjoying that premium cigar, you have to cut the cap. While choosing the right windproof lighter is important, having the right cutter on hand is of equal importance. How do you use a straight cut cutter to enhance your enjoyment? The process of cutting a cigar can be somewhat confusing, particularly if you've not had much experience at it.
How Do I Cut A Cigar With A V Cutter? By: Bryan Smythe | - Finding the right cigar cutter can be as intensive as determining with type of cigar you prefer or choosing the perfect butane cigar lighter to use on your stogies. However, with a bit of help, you'll quickly find that there are advantages and disadvantages to most types of cutters. Many smokers find that using a v-cutter is an acceptable option. How do you use a v-cutter to nip the cap and get on with the enjoyment? Using this type of cutter is far different from using a guillotine cutter or ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How To Cut Cigars With Punch Cutters By: Bryan Smythe | - If you've ever considered the number of options available to you for cutting a cigar, you know that there are numerous devices out there purporting to help you make the best cut possible. While many people opt to use a guillotine cutter before lighting up with a pipe lighter, or even using cigar scissors, the bullet or hole punch device is also popular. These simple devices can be carried easily (most have a key ring attachment) and are compact enough they take up little room. However, they c ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
Tips On Using Cedar To Light A Cigar By: Bryan Smythe | - Lighting a cigar is a topic of hot debate among many different smokers. Some smokers prefer to use matches. Others opt to make use of pipe lighters or butane lighters. Still others maintain that the only way to light a cigar without imparting any chemical taste is to use cedar strips for the job. How do you use cedar? Is it really better than using a lighter or matches? Actually, using cedar strips can be pretty easy and does offer freedom from the chemical taste you might find from other ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
Can You Relight A Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - Smoking a cigar is an excellent pastime, but there can be situations that call for you to put out the cigar before you are actually finished with it. You are left with a partially smoked cigar and nagging questions about whether or not it is fine to relight that cigar when you get back to it. If you are contemplating whether that half-smoked cigar is an acceptable candidate for your torch cigar lighter, here's a bit of assistance in understanding just how to relight that smoke and get back to en ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
What Types Of Tools Are Available To Cut A Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - Smoking a cigar is a relaxing, enjoyable experience. However, before you can begin enjoying that aromatic smoke, you will need to cut the cigar - and the last thing you want to do is damage your cigar. Before using a torch lighter to ignite the foot, you must cut the head (the cap). What tools can you find available to do the job? Actually, there are numerous options on the market, though some are certainly better than others are at clipping the cap off your next smoke. What options should ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How To Cut A Cigar By: Bryan Smythe | - Before you can begin enjoying the refined relaxation offered by smoking a cigar, you have to know how to cut it. This area can be quite confusing and the last thing you want to do is damage your cigar. How do you cut a cigar? If you're a fan of old movies, you likely have an image of macho men biting the end from their cigar. However, this is probably not the right option for you and will more than likely ruin your cigar. The best choice is to choose a quality cigar cutter, or a cigar lighte ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How To Light A Cigar With A Cigar Lighter By: Bryan Smythe | - Of all the questions asked by first time cigar smokers, the most common is how to use a cigar lighter to get their stogie burning. Lighting a cigar is as much an art as a necessity: it requires knowhow, patience, the right tools and a bit of style, as well. Of course, the first step to lighting a cigar has nothing to do with flame. Actually, you have to cut the cap (the closed end) in order to draw through the cigar and get it to light. Therefore, you need quality cigar cutters to help you be ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
Should You Remove The Band When Smoking A Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - Lighting up a cigar, kicking back and enjoying the amazing flavor and aroma is what cigar smoking is all about. However, cigar etiquette can be quite difficult to discern. There are ways to do things and ways that the same things shouldn't be done. For instance, when choosing cigar lighters, butane should be your first choice. However, what about more esoteric questions, such as leaving the cigar band in place while smoking the cigar? Should you remove the band or leave it on? Does it make ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
What Are The Do's And Don'ts When Handling Or Feeling A Cigar? By: Bryan Smythe | - How often have you heard the advice that squeezing a cigar is the best way to check for freshness? How accurate is this information? If you're wondering what the do's and don'ts might be when handling cigars, it can be quite confusing. Many tidbits of information out there seem quite contradictory. However, there are a few rules to follow when handling cigars at any time. Much like the rules stating that butane lighters are the only ones that should be used to light your cigars, the rules go ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
How To Get Rid Of Mold In A Humidor By: Bryan Smythe | - If you look at the basic necessities of premium cigars it would seem like they are actually trying to develop mold. For instance, the list of common cigar accessories includes the tightly-closing box known as the humidor, the humidifier, and the hygrometer to ensure that moisture levels are at the best range possible. Consider that cigars thrive in the same conditions that their tobacco was grown in hot and humid conditions and that this environment is then contained inside of a wooden box. The ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
What's The Best Way To Store Cigars? By: Bryan Smythe | - What is the best way to store a box of cigars? Should they be put into a plastic bag? Is it a good idea to keep them in their cellophane wrappers? Should separate varieties be placed together in a single location? While there are always questions about the right way to keep cigars in good condition, the one true answer or solution for optimal results is the cigar humidor. This is a specially designed box usually constructed from cedar and containing a humidity monitor and even a tiny humidifier ... Tags:cigars, humidors, cigar humidors, cigar accessories, cigar ashtrays, cigar cutters, Hobbies
Cigars And Cigar Accessories - The Perfect Gifts For The Cigar Lover By: Chris Robertson | - Cigars make an excellent gift for the beginner who wants to become a cigar smoker or for the cigar aficionado. If you have a friend or loved one that smokes cigars, it's now easier than ever to buy great cigars and cigar accessories with online retailers. Just about every brand and style of cigar you can think of are available online today - and at affordable prices. You don't have to leave the home or office to shop for a cigar gift that fits your budget.
What Matters Most - Cigar Humidors By: Theresa Cahill and Jeff G | - Any cigar aficionado knows that those pesky cellophane wrappers are not meant for long-term storage; rather, cigar humidors are where all cigars should reside until the time comes for them to be enjoyed. The purpose of these humidors, whether the larger versions or the smaller, household variety, is to keep the outside air out so a level temperature and humidity can be maintained.
How To Keep Your Perfect Cigar In Perfect Condition By: Steve Dolan | - For people who smoke cigars, it can become something of an obsession. Over time, cigar smokers often develop precise rituals that they adhere to every time they smoke a cigar, and can be quite pedantic about how they store their cigars. If you're not privy to this obsession of smoking the 'perfect' cigar, then you also probably don't understand the need for a cigar humidor.
The basic purpose of a cigar humidor is to both store and protect cigars. Many cigar enthusiasts believe tha ... Tags:cigars, cigar humidors, cigar preservation
The Truth About Great Humidors By: Jerry Cahill | - Any type of box or room that can sustain constant humidity (and often temperature as well) is called a humidor. This makes humidors suitable for storing cigars or pipe tobacco. Humidors use hygrometers to measure the level of humidity in the enclosed area. Usually, people have small wooden or glass humidors to store a few dozen cigars. The ideal humidity in this storage unit is about 65-70%, but have in mind that the more empty space, the more readily the humidity will drop.
