Articles about humidor Cigars (0-50 of 255)

  • White Wine And Cigars
    By: Bryan Smythe | - If you have some great cigars stored in your cigar humidors, you may want to take the time to explore some pairings that you could make with your favorite wines or coffee blends. Wine and cigars are a very enjoyable combination for many people. If you want to enjoy your favorite cigar with a nice white wine, you can test them together to see if they make a good pairing. There are some tried and tested pairings of white wines and cigars that are very nice. If you have a chardonnay in your wine co ...
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  • Red Wines And Cigars
    By: Bryan Smythe | - Most people who smoke cigars enjoy pairing their stogies with a drink. It's possible to create some great combinations of cigars and many different types of drinks. Brandy and cognac are popular, and coffee can make for a wonderful combination. Beer can work well too. However, some people choose red wine as their drink of preference when they are smoking a cigar. Some may scoff at pairing the two, but a nice red wine can go quite well with a cigar. The key is making sure that you have the right ...
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  • Make A Tupperdore For Your Cigars And Keep Them Fresh
    By: Bryan Smythe | - Humidors are used to keep cigars fresh. When stored at an appropriate temperature and humidity, cigars tend to retain their flavors best and age nicely. While cigar humidors are essential to storing cigars and maintaining freshness, they can also be very expensive. If you need a place to store your cigars and keep them fresh, but you would rather wait to purchase a humidor, it is relatively simple to create your own very inexpensively.

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  • You Can Store Your Cigars In A Wine Chiller
    By: Bryan Smythe | - If you smoke cigars, you know that you have to keep the humidity levels just right in order to maintain your cigars properly. The right humidity levels will ensure that they are always fresh, and this is vital if you are going to enjoy your smoking experience. Many people choose to keep their cigars in a traditional humidor, but that's not the only way that you can keep them. You can find some rather creative ways to make sure that your stogies always taste nice and fresh when you light them up. ...
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  • Does A Humidor Come Pre-humidified?
    By: Bryan Smythe | - When you first start smoking cigars, you are likely going to have quite a few questions. While it can be fun to go to the cigar bar with friends, actually getting into the hobby and understanding cigars takes some time and effort. What are good cigars to new smokers? What cigars are best for which occasions? If you enjoy smoking cigars, it pays to learn a bit about them and the accessories that you are going to need. Buying the accessories can be quite fun, but you have to make sure that you are ...
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  • Using More Than One Humidifier In A Humidor
    By: Bryan Smythe | - Humidors are important if you want to keep cigars in your home or at work. They are used to store and age cigars, and there are many different varieties of these cigar humidors available for purchase. You can choose a humidor that is designed to look like a piece of furniture, or you can purchase one that is ideal for travel or recreational use. A humidor is an essential piece of equipment for cigar aficionados, and even the most seasoned cigar lovers may have some questions about humidors.

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  • Maintaining Your Humidor With The Proper Cigar Accessories
    By: Kayla Kelly | - When you make the decision to invest in a cigar humidor, then you are also making the decision to be responsible enough to maintain it properly. A humidor is definitely an investment, and if you want it to last a long time, then you need to take care of it. Generally, these humidors do not require that much work to keep them doing their job, but there are a few things that you will need to do every once in a while. For example, did you know that it is a good idea to occasionally wipe down the in ...
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  • Recalibrating Your Cigar Humidor Hygrometer
    By: Kayla Kelly | - In order to make sure your cigars are able to age properly, then the hygrometer has to be always working the right way. If it is not calibrated or it loses its calibration, then the hygrometer may not be reading the humidity in your humidor properly. This could lead to a great deal of damage to your cigars, and that is not something that you will want to happen. If you think that your hygrometer is not working right, then you will need to troubleshoot it and make sure you get it recalibrated as ...
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  • Does A Newly Seasoned Cigar Humidor Lose Humidity?
    By: Kayla Kelly | - Whenever you have a newly seasoned humidor and you first place cigars in it, you will notice something interesting. There will almost always be a humidity drop in this situation. Generally, after a few days, the humidor will balance itself out and your humidity will be proper again. What causes this humidity drop? Is it the cigars themselves or is it the newly seasoned humidor? It is actually a combination of both. Here are the details.

    When you first place cigars in any humidor, th ...

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  • With The Right Cigar Accessories You Can Store Cigars In The Right Place
    By: Bryan Smythe | - If you are a cigar smoker, you probably have a fair amount of cigars in your possession so that you can indulge whenever the spirit calls. You probably have also experienced the frustration that comes with buying expensive handmade cigars only to have to throw half of them away before you smoke them because they mold or dry out. If you want to stop this from happening to you, you need to learn what you can do to store your cigars properly so that they can last longer.

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  • Make Sure Your Humidor Closes Air Tight
    By: Bryan Smythe | - If you are a cigar collector, you know how annoying it can be when you purchase a pack full of premium cigars only to have to throw them out at a later date because they have dried out or molded. Not only is it a waste of a perfectly good cigar, it is a waste of your money. However, there is a way that you can keep your cigars from becoming damaged. All you need to do is spend some of your money on a quality cigar humidor. The purchase of a humidor will end up saving you in the long run.
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  • What Features Do You Want In A Cigar Humidor?
    By: Bryan Smythe | - There is nothing worse than smoking a dry cigar. If you are a connoisseur of cigars, you need to make sure that you treat them right. Treating your cigars with care is all about storing them in the right conditions. It's the level of moisture in the air that can cause your cigars to go bad. You can keep the humidity level around your cigars at the ideal level with a humidor. Many people purchase humidors to store their cigars, and, therefore, there is a lot of variety that can be found.

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  • A Humidor Is One Of The Most Important Cigar Accessories You Can Own
    By: Bryan Smythe | - People who smoke cigars know a lot about quality tobacco. When you smoke a cigar, you are not lighting up casually like you would with a cigarette. Cigar smoking is about taking your time and appreciating the flavor of the tobacco that you are smoking. Because most cigar smokers appreciate high quality, many choose to smoke premium cigars. When you buy premium cigars, you are actually buying a handmade product. Cigars are an investment and investments needs to be protected.

    In order ...

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  • Tips To Choose The Perfect Cigar And Buy Cigars Online
    By: Claire J. Fox | - When it comes to selecting the most perfect cigar brand, choices may vary from person to person. The aroma or the flavor as well as shape and size etc are all countable in this regard. However, when you buy cigars from the various online stores out there, you can compare some popular brands and taste the cigars beforehand to make sure that you are receiving exactly what you want. The brand new experience of purchasing Cigars International brings home the magic of some of the most amazing cigar b ...
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  • Different Kinds Of Ashtrays For Cigars
    By: Bryan Smythe | - Most cigar enthusiasts take great pride in choosing their cigar accessories. Purchasing a quality humidor, a cigar holder, and a cigar cutter are just a few of the prized accessories that cigar smokers invest in. It may come as a surprise to those new to cigar smoking that purchasing an ashtray is also important to most smokers. When it comes to cigar smoking, an ashtray isn't just an ashtray. There are several factors to consider when purchasing this accessory and will depend on your personal p ...
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  • Is It Possible To Overage Cigars?
    By: Bryan Smythe | - Are you just getting started with cigars? Chances are, you are already finding out that there is so much to learn. You will find that there are numerous cigars from which you can choose, and you could spend years testing, experimenting and determining which cigars you like the best. You will also need to make sure you choose the right cigar humidor. Most importantly, you will have to determine how long to age your cigars. You must always age your cigars so that you can enjoy the flavor of them t ...
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  • How To Manage Problems With Your Cigar Humidor Hygrometer
    By: Bryan Smythe | - Many people think that the cigars themselves are the most important part of a hobby. While choosing and collecting the right cigars should certainly be very important, your choices will not matter if you do not have properly functioning cigar accessories. It is vital that all accessories, especially your humidor, are working properly. If they malfunction, they will have a direct affect on those cigars and that affect will be a negative one.

    Because there are different types of hygr ...

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  • Advice On Using A Meat Humidor
    By: Bryan Smythe | - Humidors are not just cigar accessories. While they are used for storing cigars, these devices come in all shapes, sizes and designs each with their own purpose. Different people around the world use humidors for a broad spectrum of products. Whether utilized for storing cigars, meat, beer or other goods, humidors should be used with a hygrometer to ensure accurate humidity levels. When used correctly, they are excellent tools used for food preservation and proper aging of cigars, among other th ...
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  • Get The Finest Quality Of Taste And Aroma Of Cigars From Online Cigar Stores
    By: gothamcigars | - The pleasure of smoking a cigar is something more than just a taste and aroma of its tobacco. People addicted to cigars may find temporary relief from mental stress and they consider cigar smoking an ideal way to flaunt their status of wealth and class. But you might get curios to know from when the trend of cigar smoking initiated and who were the torchbearers that succeeded in keeping the trend alive till date. If the researchers are to be believed, inhabitants of the islands in the Caribbean ...
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  • A Humidor Gift Set Is A Exclusive Gift
    By: risubrastogi2 | - Cigar smokers are enthusiasts that light up with the same preparation and excitement as wine collectors do when opening a fine bottle. Cigars and fine wines have a lot in common. Both have distinct types and flavors depending on things as the origin, soil and climate they are grown in. Both can benefit from aging. Both can be very expensive, and last but not least, both will spoil by improper handling and storage
    Cigars are made from the dried whole leaf of the tobacco plant with no additi ...

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  • What To Consider When Buying A Cigar Glass Humidor
    By: Leo Nelson | - A cigar glass humidor is actually very similar to other kinds of humidors except for the glass top that is installed on it. The size of the cigar humidor varies. If you are not keeping a large number of cigars, you can get a glass topped humidor that can hold anywhere from 25 to 50 cigars. But if you like having plenty of cigars around, there are glass humidors that can hold up to 150 cigars, which would be appropriate for you.

    A good cigar glass humidorshould be made from high qu ...

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  • Should I Dip My Cigars In Cognac Or Rum?
    By: Bryan Smythe | - You may have heard that some people dip their cigars in cognac or rum before they pull out their lighter and smoke them. Some people who are just getting into the practice of smoking cigars might think that this is the best way to add flavor and to increase the moisture level in cigars. Most cigar shops that you go to will tell you that dipping them in alcohol is not a good idea and you should certainly listen to them. Rather than practicing this method, you should simply buy good cigars and kee ...
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  • Finding The Perfect Humidor For Your Budding Cigar Collection
    By: Kieth Lewis | - If you have recently discovered the pleasure of cigars, then you are probably anxious to experiment with as many different brands, tobaccos and tastes as possible. Or perhaps you have been enjoying cigars for quite some time and are starting to think in terms of a complete cigar collection rather than individual cigars or samplers. Either way, the next step for the cigar aficionado is to acquire a proper humidor to store and display your cigars.

    Before you purchase a humidor, there ...

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  • Enjoy Your Cigars To The Fullest With The Right Accessories
    By: Kieth Lewis | - There is more to smoking cigars than just choosing the right tobacco or wrapper. For the full experience of pleasure in smoking, you need to include the right accessories.

    Begin with your cigar cutter. You want one with a sharp blade that will give you a clean cut. A Double Blade Stainless Oval Cigar Cutter from Orleans will guarantee shred-free cuts to your precious smokes. The housing to this oval cutter is made of stainless steel and the twin-blade guillotine movement gives you a ...

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  • Learn More About Cigars Online
    By: Alan koif | - You don't have to smoke a cigar to know how it tastes like. Thanks to online blogs all about cigars, you can actually read how each and every existing cigar brand in the world today would taste like in the palate. But of course, nothing will ever compare to the real thing, but if money or lack of knowledge on how to smoke a cigar hinders you from gaining the real taste, then a good read about cigars will do just fine.

    Cigar blogs are a good resource for people seeking out informa ...

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  • All About Cigars
    By: Alan koif | - Are you fascinated why a lot of experienced men prefer to smoke cigars rather than cigarettes. There is definitely a major difference in the social image of a person smoking a cigar than puffing a regular cigarette. The character is more defined for a person preferring to smoke a cigar, and this is one of the reasons why profound individuals choose cigars. So if you want to have the real taste of a premium cigar, and experience the character of puffing one, then read on.

    Cigars ar ...

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  • What Is Blue Mold On Cigars?
    By: Bryan Smythe | - What is blue mold and should you be concerned about this threat? Yes, blue mold, also called Peronospara Tabacina or Peronosporaceae Tabacina, is a nasty disease that can affect tobacco plants and even cigars containing tobacco. This downy mildew is classified as a fungus protest, and is a plant disease that can affect pepper plants, eggplants and tobacco plants. Tobacco growers all over the world hate the sight of blue mold and unfortunately are used to it. What can you do about this obliga ...
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  • What To Do When Your Cigars Are Over-humidified
    By: Bryan Smythe | - What do you do when you look in your cigar humidor and see that your cigars are looking soggy and smelling funky? Don't panic. All it means is that your cigars are over-humidified. These cigars will taste bitter if you smoke them, particularly as you get past the first section. That bitter taste only gets worse, and the soggy texture of the cigar may even discourage you from smoking it at all.

    Most cigar smokers won't even smoke anything out of the recommended 60-74% range. Som ...

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  • Is A Coolidor The Same As A Humidor?
    By: Bryan Smythe | - Have you heard this term before? What is a coolidor and what does it have to do with cigars? A coolidor is a cross between a cooler and a humidor. This is a self-made humidor, one made from an ordinary cooler. What makes a cooler a coolidor is the humidity. Humidity is imperative if you plan to store cigars inside a cooler. The cooler must be kept slightly moist so that the cigars are just right; neither too dry nor too wet.

    A coolidor is cheap because it is made from common h ...

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  • How To Use Humidification Beads In Your Cigar Humidor
    By: Bryan Smythe | - Have you ever heard of the bead option for controlling humidity? How do humidification beads work? These are specially calibrated beads that can help in measuring and moistening your cigar humidor. There's no question that your humidor contains many important cigar accessories so you need some type of protection. Sponges and electrical systems tend to be more troublesome and expensive. In contrast, beads are affordable and easy to use. These beads provide a buffer effect that will keep your ciga ...
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  • Selecting Your Humidor's Special Features
    By: Bryan Smythe | - Although most people automatically envision a humidor as a somewhat small and fancy box that is designed to hold cigars at optimal conditions, they can be found in a much wider range of styles. For example, it is relatively easy to find them as cabinet and furniture-style pieces made to function in any possible environment. They can also be designed for those who will take cigars on a journey or long trip, and they are also made in commercial designs too.

    For example, if someone pur ...

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  • How To Store A Luxury Cigar - Best Methods Using A Cigar Humidor
    By: Luxe Living | - You have just made that special purchase of high priced cigars, but you don't want to store them in the same box they came in. What do you do and how do you store your new cigars?

    The key to storing cigars is to place them in an environment that is as close to where they were made - warm and very humid. The best method out there is to store your cigars and closely simulate that environment is by using a humidor.

    A cigar humidor comes available in a variety of sizes, fro ...

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  • Cigar Humidor: The Ultimate Manly Gift
    By: Makenzie Wayne | - When you have a guy in your life that enjoys the finer things you need to stay up to date on how to help him enjoy them. A man who enjoys his cigars needs an appropriate place to keep them- a cigar humidor. These little beauties keep the flavor and the humidity (moistness) of the cigar at perfection. Keeping cigars at the perfect temperature, humidity and safety is vital to long lasting enjoyment.

    The variety of cigar humidors can be quite daunting. Cigarplace.biz offers a large sel ...

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  • How To Store Cigars For Longevity
    By: Robin Khan | - For a cigar aficionado, storage is crucial to maintaining your priceless collection of cigars and a number of significant aspects must be considered for your Cigars to last long. Even if you are just beginners but intend to store your Cigars, knowing how to store them safely is crucial to using them later. The first thing to consider when contemplating a storage method is the cost of the cigars you want to store. Because the quality and making of cigar give them varying prices, buying a $600 h ...
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  • Why Do Cigars Come In Different Shades?
    By: Bryan Smythe | - The first time you walk into a humidor at your local tobacconist's or you peruse an online selection of cigars, it's quite possible that you will be confused by the variety and disparity of cigars on the market. Not only will you find different shapes and sizes of cigars, but also you will find different shades of cigar wrappers. While you might not put much thought into the color of the wrapper, it can be a very important part of the smoking process and can ensure or deny your enjoyment. Choo ...
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  • The Master Golf Classic Rolling Premium Cigars Cigars Aficionado
    By: Eben Miller | - While at the Masters I learned many things and one of the biggest is that membership has its privileges! I spent most of my time at The Lodge on Magnolia. This is where Payne Mason was set up to roll cigars for the entire Green Jacket event. These two very lavish buildings were build only to be open for two weeks out of the year, one of the weeks is the Masters. With staff and handlers that were amazing. There wasnt a second that your drink wasnt full or your belly wasnt being tantalize ...
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  • How Does Humidity Affect Cigars?
    By: Bryan Smythe | - It is interesting to note that both cigars and humidors are crafted from organic materials that react to environmental conditions. For example, the cigar is full of cut tobacco leaves and wrapped up with a full leaf as well. The cigar humidor is built from decorative wood, and lined with soft cedar. The cedar and the tobacco leaves will both lose their moisture if the right level of humidity is not available. This means that properly using humidors requires them to first be balanced and complete ...
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  • Different Types Of Premium Cigars
    By: Beth Guide | - Premium cigars are characterized by superiority in taste, aroma, preparation, and overall appearance. Much goes into the creation of a premium cigar to justify its price and reputation. Only the most experienced torcedores are trusted with this process, because only they know how to make the cigar burn smoothly at just the right rate of speed.

    Premium cigars are always rolled with long filler is used, which is made exclusively from full-sized leaves that run the entire length ...

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  • What's The Difference Between Boutique Cigars And Other Premium Cigars?
    By: Dave Sabot | - The many different types and grades of cigars available can be more than confusing, even for a seasoned aficionado. Premium cigars seem to have the greatest market share, but generics and low-end cigars can be found in many places, as well. Where do boutique cigars fit into the picture? What's the difference between the many higher-end cigars? While the reality is that a good Colibri torch lighter will let you smoke just about anything, there is a definite difference in cigar types.
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  • Cuban Cigars - How To Get The Best And Avoid Risks
    By: Kurt Naulaerts | - So how do you go about getting the real deal for the famous Cuban cigars? Head north to Canada if you are looking for the easiest way to get a box of authentic Cuban cigars. Buy them in Canada and repackage them so that they are no longer in their original Cuban packaging, then remove the rings and place the cigars in a different box. It is considered a serious offense to bring Cuban cigars into the United states, and despite the fact that customs agents rarely inspect cigars carefully, many cle ...
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  • How To Buy A Good Travel Cigar Humidor
    By: michael gentleman | - The expression "good cigars will always need a good home" is the goal for the proper storage of all quality cigars enjoyed by today's aficionados. But the quality of care in how these cigars are stored at home, must also come to play when planning on the storage solutions while traveling.

    One would think that an air tight container would suffice, but unless these cigars are planned for immediate enjoyment, then more aggressive measures must be taken to see that the proper humid ...

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