Light a Cigar in a Couple of Years

Cigars, just like wine will taste better if they are lit after some time. This is not to say that a cigar is not worth it if it is immediately lit by anyone who may have one. It is merely stating a fact that a cigar will improve in its taste and quality after some years of proper storage since this is how the tobacco leave contents prosper with regards to quality tasting cigars. To some people, it would be best to check out the labels that they come with. The years specified in each ...

Cigar Lounge in Focus: The Humidor

Cigar lounges always excite me. Although I can always smoke a cigar within the comforts of my home, there is something about a cigar lounge that makes the experience quite different. I am sure that a lot of you feel the same way. If you live near Redlands, California, or if you find yourself in that area, then you might want to pay a visit to The Humidor. The Humidor is a cigar store in this area, about 45 miles from Palm Springs. ...

Cigarette Rolling Papers: Cheaper Alternative

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 ...

The Lighter That Is For Spies

I don’t know about you but for me, there is something about cigars that make you feel so much better about yourself. When smoking a cigar, it is not only about the flavor – it is the whole experience. And sometimes, I find myself fantasizing about my wildest dreams. One time I am big Mafioso like Tony Soprano. Another time, I might be a suave spy like James Bond. And speaking of espionage, I found this really cool lighter that can add to your spy fantasies. ...

Got Chewgars?

Have you ever heard of this special kind of cigar which is made for someone (or something) else other than the stogie lover with two feet (read: humans)? Well apparently, there are cigars which are meant for the four-legged variety. Laugh if you will – I did – but this is for real! Chewgars are “cigars” which are meant especially for your lovable dog. For stogie lovers who have dogs, you’ve probably noticed how they react when you light up. ...

Electronic Cigarettes Are Becoming “Hot”

Everyone knows that excessive smoking is deadly. So in 2003, Hon Lik, a Chinese pharmacist, invented the electronic cigarette as a way to defeat smoking addiction. The e-cig, as many call it, was finally introduced in the market in 2004 and in 2005, it was exported to the America and Europe. Since then, e-cig has been creating a buzz all over the world, speedily penetrating the cigarette market. Now that Katherine Heigl, Leonardo DiCarprio, Ashley Greene, Johnny Depp, Kate Moss, Kevin Federline, and many other celebrities are using electronic cigarettes, sales of this innovative device will most likely boost. ...

The Gurkha

There are cigars and then there are cigars. Cigar aficionados would certainly understand what I mean and they would also probably feel a rush of excitement each time they hear the word Gurkha. For those who have no clue as to what I am talking about, the Gurkha is now being considered as one of the hottest cigars in the market. The Gurkha, as popular and sought after as it is now, was not always considered so highly. It hails from India, where it was once looked ...

Alternative: Greek Cigars

The credit crunch still bothering you? I wouldn’t be surprised. Despite the positive aura that a lot of people had at the beginning of the year, things do not seem to be getting that much better. It seems that we still have to face the worst before things start looking up. If you are having problems finding the money to enjoy your favorite cigar, I have an alternative for you – Greek cigars. I actually read about these cigars from a report by the Associated Press, ...

High Tech Cuban Cigar

Everyone wants a Cuban cigar, and everyone knows that they are illegal in the United States. So unless you want to get charged for bringing in contraband, you cannot really enjoy the real deal. Now what if I were to tell you that you have an alternative? I just heard of a new product from USACIG, Inc. and Hop-on, Inc. dubbed "The Electric Cuban Cigar(TM)." I am sure you’re heard of similar products before – we have even featured electric cigars in the past. The big ...

Cigar Collectibles

Have you ever fancied yourself as a collector? Everyone has his own collection these days. The more common kinds of collections involve key chains, die cast cars, caps, coins, and the like. But have you ever thought about collecting things related to cigars? I am not even talking about the actual cigars themselves. That is a bit too common, isn’t it? There are so many things about cigars that you can actually collect, if you think about. How about cigar boxes? In different parts ...