Posts Categorized: Cigar Tips

Short Term Cigar Aging: What a Difference a Day Makes!

Well maybe it’s a bit more than a day, but even so, waiting just a few days before smoking a new arrival will improve the flavor of a cigar.  This is, of course, dependant on the cigar being properly cared for while “resting”. Waiting a month is even better.  During that time, a cigar’s flavor… Read More

Don’t Leave Home Without It (your torch lighter)

Okay, your bags are packed and the cigars are carefully selected for the trip.  But what about your favorite torch lighter?  That’s important.  You don’t want to burn your thumb trying to light a double corona with a Bic!  That’s just out of the question.  Well, rather than compromise your smoking experience while on the… Read More

Flavor and Vitola

Within each cigar brand, the taste of one vitola can be very different from that of another. If you enjoy smoking a particular cigar, it might be wise to stay within the same vitola when purchasing additional sticks.

Winter humi care…

Winter care for your humidors… Cold weather and indoor heating tends to dry out cigars, even when contained in a good humidor.