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 The cigar is the symbol of style, business, and class. The cigar is special and should be treated as such. Nothing is better than a hand-rolled cigar in a comfortable environment that can be enjoyed thoroughly. If you aspire to be a true cigar aficionado, here are a few tips that’ll help you along the way. Cigar Aficionado Tip #1: Cigar Storage A real cigar aficionado knows that keeping his or her cigars fresh is of utmost importance. What non-cigar aficionado people don’t know about the cigar is that it can dry up easily in dry climates or even absorb...

  When a cigar smoker becomes a cigar collector, they often end up with a LOT of sticks. Some want them to age for a long time, and others they buy to collect, smoke, and maybe share with friends or trade. Whatever the reason they get into collecting, the point is that proper storage with respect to relative humidity (RH%) and temperature becomes even more important and costly. If the collector is going the traditional route of desktop humidors, or even a standing humidor chest, the price tag can get into the thousands of dollars depending on the capacity. Enter...

  An odor in your humidor isn’t only unpleasant, it could be a sign of serious issues in the works. This is one of the reasons you should be monitoring your humidor very frequently – check it at least once per week. However, even with diligence, it’s possible that you could develop an issue from mold or just from not cleaning your box frequently enough. It’s important to note that a musty smell might be an early warning sign of mold, so if you smell this, you want to check your cigars and clean or deodorize the humidor using the...

  You spent some time yesterday smoking a (hopefully) great cigar, hit the hay and the next morning you’ve woken up and your mouth tastes like you ate the ash off that stick you were enjoying. Almost anyone who has smoked a stogie has been there. I’m here to tell you friend, there are ways to avoid this. Some tips will follow, but first let’s look at what causes Cigar Breath. Bad Breath Beginnings The main cause of bad breath in anyone is generally dry mouth. Our saliva protects our mouths from harmful bacteria that can cause a whole myriad...

In the real estate world, the mantra is: Location, Location, Location. In the world of cigar tobacco, location is important, but there is more to a wrapper than what kind of leaf it is, or where it was grown. Don’t misunderstand: these things are important, but there are other obvious things to look for in wrappers. I’d say the mantra for cigar wrappers should be Quality, Visual, and Location. Here’s why they’re important: Quality: Describes the overall fineness of the wrapper leaves. Generally, wrappers should be aged for a year or two before they are used to help the flavors...