Archive for the 'Humidors' Category

Cigar Clothing (Cigar men)

Saturday, September 1st, 2007
Tip! Between 7 and 10 years, most cigars get set in their ways, watching the evening news while eating TV dinners. In a nutshell, they mellow out.

Cigar smoking has gained prominence in the last decade all over the United States. Not only has it resurrected as a habit but as a culture itself. There are many cigar manufacturers and cigar brands springing up all over the country, and most of them manufacture an assortment of cigar accessories that have totally revolutionized the lives of cigar aficionados.

How To Smoke A Cigar Properly (Mikes cigar)

Friday, August 31st, 2007
Tip! How to Know In a perfect world, the way to discover the age of a cigar would be to simply ask for an ID, waiting patiently as the cigar digs around in its purse or wallet. In reality, however, the signs of an older cigar are slight shrinkage (perhaps it was ‘in the pool’), the ability to move the cigar rings up and down the length of the cigar without much friction, and the presence of a light whitish gray powder (known as plume).

Lighting the cigar correctly is a vital part of the process, not only from the view of ensuring it burns smoothly and evenly, but the ritualistic element is part of the pleasure of cigar smoking.