Category: Accessories
What do you do before you smoke a cigar? Normally, we use a cutter to prep that nice juicy stogie, but have you heard of the Cigar Spike? It’s a new product – a cigar tool – that somewhat looks like a guitar pick. And its purpose? To punch a neat little hole at the end of your cigar so that you can start enjoying it.
The norm is to use cigar cutters like a guillotine cutter, which will chop of the whole head of a cigar. ...
This is no child’s toy, although one might think that. Truth be told, when I first heard of cigar box guitars a long time ago, I thought that my friends were pulling my leg. Why would I want to make one?
Then I did some reading and I found out that cigar box guitars were actually used by “real” musicians! According to Dr. Tony Hyman, the curator of the National Cigar Museum, cigar boxes prior to 1840 were actually crates. These crates could hold up ...
When it comes to humidors, the foremost material that comes to mind is Spanish Cedar. This wood has long been established as the best lining for humidors. This is because of the fact that Spanish Cedar has the tendency to absorb moisture, giving it the ability to restore moisture within the humidor, which is ideal for cigars.
But did you know that Spanish Cedar is technically not cedar? As a matter of fact, it comes from the mahogany family. If you look at it, you will see a salmon red tight-grained wood. The aroma is very ...
What are you willing to go through to get your nicotine fix? Most people I know simply go to the nearest convenience store and buy a pack of cigarettes. Marlboro Lights, Camel Lights – name the brand, you’ll find them easily most anywhere. The problem these days is that, despite easy enough access to cigarettes, the finances involved aren’t that “pretty” anymore. Smokers all over the United States have been battered by ever increasing taxes, not to mention smoking bans left and right.
While we can’t do ...
Giving cigars as gifts has a very long history. I will not even pretend to be knowledgeable in this area – I am no historian. But more than the cigars themselves, cigar boxes can make excellent gifts, especially this Christmas. Did you know that cigar boxes were made especially for the holidays? I read a feature article on cigar boxes and my eyes popped out as I saw the old cigar boxes that they made.
The National Cigar Museum has this write up:
Each year, ...
It’s the first day of December tomorrow and guess what? Christmas is almost here! I am sure that you have been doing some running around to get everyone on your list presents but I am also quite sure that you have not yet completed your list. If you are still looking for the perfect Christmas present for your cigar loving buddies, why not shop around for great deals? Many online (and offline) stores are offering Christmas promos. I plan on sniffing around for good ...
Who wants to get a taste of the best cigars for good prices? I don’t think I know anyone who would say no to this. Well, if you are in the area of Miami, Florida, then you are in for a real treat. A major cigar distributor, Mike’s Cigars, has recently announced daily specials on certain cigars and cigar accessories. You know what this means- cigars and more cigars!
PR Web has this press release:
The Daily Special is a single item active for just 24 ...
There is more to the cigar than smoking one – any self-respecting cigar enthusiast knows that. And one thing that you have to pay careful attention to when lighting your cigar is your lighter. There are lighters and there are lighters. With cigars, it is best to use butane lighters. They are not that expensive anyway but provide a good burn. But sometimes, they break down. You might think that it’s easy enough to buy one but why not make the life your ...
Looking for something special to do this weekend? If you are in the area of Tampa, Florida, then I suggest that you head on over to the Centennial Park in Ybor City. They are holding the Cigar Heritage Festival this Saturday, November 15 from 1o am to 5 pm. And if you know what is in store for visitors, then you might just want to come down there even if you are not from Florida.
The festival takes root in the fact that cigars are the ...
At this point, I hope that you have decided as to whether to age your cigars or not. If you have decided to age your cigars, then you should be in the market for a humidor already – if you have not already bought one. Before you jump ahead and start storing your cigars in your new humidor, however, you should remember to season your humidor. One of the worst mistakes that you can make is to use that brand spanking new humidor without seasoning it! ...
