How to Insure Your Cigars
When done well, cigar smoking can become an expensive passion. It’s an alluring, relaxing ritual – that’s about as far from cigarette smoking as you can get. Cigar connoisseurs, either alone or with friends, enjoy nothing more than sitting quietly in a room, often with a glass of brandy or cognac at hand, to savor their favorite cigars. This appreciation …
Keeping Your Cigars Safe from Insects
Beetles, bugs and creepy crawlies are just part of life. Whether they’re present in your home or humidor, or naturally occurring in the tobacco supply used in your cigars, insects are no joke and can quickly decimate your entire cigar collection. By knowing the signs of some of the most common insects plaguing cigar buffs, as well as how to …
SOS: Rescuing a Dried-Out Cigar
Occasionally, despite your best efforts to care for your cigars, one or more will dry out. It could have happened while traveling, by leaving one in your car or even by neglecting to keep a close enough eye on your humidor. Whatever the cause, there is typically a solution if the wrapper hasn’t cracked or unraveled and the cigar hasn’t …
4 Features Every Smoking Room Should Have
Do you have a space of your own at home – a man cave, a den, a sanctuary, a study or even a hallowed lair to which you can retire and enjoy some quiet leisure? If you’re turning that room into a haven for relishing a favorite cigar and a smooth glass of whiskey, don’t forget these features. Ventilation Finding …
Taste Test: Common Cigar Flavors Demystified
When some people think of cigar “flavors,” they picture the 99 cent atrocities found in gas stations that come in flavors like chocolate and white grape. For finer cigars, the “flavor” is a bit more mysterious — you may have heard cigars being described as “nutty” or having hints of cherry or citrus or even grass, but it’s nothing you’ve …
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