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How You Cut and Light a Cigar Matters
Torch lighters and specialized cigar cutters are the two most important accessories you own. Different torch lighters serve different purposes, but all should help foster an even burn. Cutters vary in versatility and specialization — it's not bad to own several. Too often, good cigars get ruined at the...
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Cigar Accessories: The Perfect Bachelor Party Gifts
Of the many iconic celebratory events perfect for cigar smoking, the classic bachelor party ranks high, close on the heels of celebrating childbirths and winning Super Bowls. More often than not, the smokers in your crew will bring along several different cigar selections for the golf course, the whiskey room,...
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The 2021 New Year’s Eve Cigar Checklist
Watch the ball drop live from a cold New York City street, surrounded by fellow tourists. Enjoy a late night at the cocktail lounge and celebrate another strange year–or around a firepit with close friends and midnight pots and pans to bang. Or simply take a secluded hour in...
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How Are Torch Lighters Different from Normal Lighters?
How you light your cigar helps determine how well your cigar smokes. Torch lighters provide a constant, precise flame that creates an even burn across the surface of the cigar. Flick lighters and other varieties can lead to tunnelling, canoeing, or an uneven burn. A high-quality butane achieves the best...
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How Exactly Does a Humidor Work?
Humidors are an important tool for any cigar enthusiast, and some would argue owning one is a requirement, not a recommendation. Humidors allow us to invest in a collection of high quality cigars without risking their deterioration due to a poor environment. We tend to take a lot for granted...
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What Exactly Is a Humidor?
Even if you’re new to the world of cigars, you’ve probably heard of—or had other cigar enthusiasts mention to you—a humidor. But what is it? Like any hobby, cigar appreciation is simple on the surface, but once you start to appreciate the finer elements of it, you’ll find there’s more...
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The Best Humidors on Amazon
For the conscientious cigar enthusiast, humidors are a necessity rather than an accessory. Humidors house your cigar collection and protect them, keeping them at the right humidity level and ensuring an enjoyable experience whenever you choose to partake. For those just beginning their journey into the world of cigars, finding...
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The Ultimate Guide to Seasoning a Humidor
Seasoning your humidor prepares it for long-term performance. Spanish cedar (or its alternatives) plays a crucial role in the seasoning/humidification process. Seasoning fortifies the humidor wood with moisture to be released when your humidor becomes too dry. A properly seasoned humidor won’t drop in humidity when you add more cigars...
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How to Set Up and Use a Humidor
When you buy your humidor, it doesn’t come ready for you to pop your cigar collection in there right away. You need to set up your humidor before you can use it. This setup doesn’t take too long, and it’s not a difficult thing to do, but it is important....