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Xikar Lighters: Inside the Best Torch Tech on the Planet

Here at Case Elegance and Klaro Cigars, we test and hand-select the best cigar accessories based on their practicality, performance, form, and price all in mind. Simply put, if we wouldn’t use it on our own cigars, we sure as hell aren't going to promote it to anyone...

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Father’s Day 2022: Humidor Gift Ideas

We love buying our fathers cigars throughout the year. A gift that’s quick, affordable, and easy to give on a whim and without occasion. But when it comes to Christmas, birthdays, Father’s Day, and life events, we go with something more substantial, more meaningful, and that we know he’ll...

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Should I Dry Box New Cigars?

You’ve properly seasoned your humidors, loaded them with your precious cargo, and you’ve even saved room for special occasion smokes. Now that you’ve finally finished that seemingly interminable project at work, and you’re finally home to celebrate by kicking back with that 18-year-old Islay single malt and that Padron...

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Maintaining Your Torch Lighter: Cleaning, Bleeding, Refuelling

The torch lighter is preferred because of its ultra-hot, consistent, and clean burnability. Torch lighters require clean fuel without air bubbles that could affect distribution. Cleaning and bleeding your torch lighter when appropriate maintains its performance and longevity. Ensure you are refilling your torch lighter with a clean, refined butane...

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The Ultimate Bug-out Bag for Cigar Enthusiasts

Survivalists prepare for the looming emergency situation when they need to flee their home in a hurry by prepping what’s known as a bug-out bag. This prepared bag includes basic short- and long-term survival items sure to benefit someone in a crisis. Think food rations, a multi-tool, water filtration system,...

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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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How You Cut and Light a Cigar Matters

Several factors contribute to your individual experience with a cigar. The type and brand matter, and that’s typically what we attribute to whether or not we enjoy the cigar. But those aren’t the only big contributing variables. How the cigar has been stored or aged matters–especially if stored incorrectly....

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How to Protect Cigars While Traveling

Humidity and physical damage are you two greatest risks when traveling with cigars. The bulkier your travel humidor, the safer your cigars. You trade convenience for protection. Flying can be especially rough for cigar humidity and requires some form of protection. Humidity fluctuations in geography can be real cigar killers....

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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...