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Can Being at Different Altitudes Affect Your Cigar Experience?
A lot of people have reported that, at higher altitudes, their cigars seem to lose flavor. They also report that it’s more difficult to keep a cigar lit while high in the mountains. The reason for this is the...
Proper Ways to Store Your Smoking Pipes
Pipe smokers should endeavor to have a good storage space. The container you choose will depend on how long it will be before using the stored pipes. However, before you pick a container, you need to understand tobacco storage....
Don’t Let Cigar Breath Ruin Your Cigar Experience!
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...
Your Cigars Shouldn’t Always Smell Like Ammonia
Smoking a cigar should be an enjoyable event, but what if you run across a cigar or two that can taste and smell like ammonia? No worries, there are ways that you can combat those ammonia smelling “friends” without having...
What Can You Do When Your Cigars are Over-Humidified?
There are a few useful and simple things one can do with their over-humidified cigars to assist in restoring them to their crisp and pristine original quality. However, before we get into all of that, let us first discuss how to properly...
Is It Okay to Dip Your Cigar in Cognac or Rum?
Around the world, many people enjoy collecting and smoking good cigars. It can be a thrilling hobby to pick out necessary cigar accessories, such as cutters, lighters, and a proper humidor. Cigar brands and styles are as different as the...
When To Use a Cigar Lighter or a Pipe Lighter
Many people believe all lighters are the same, or at least they all work the same. This is an enormous misconception. Lighters come in all different shapes and sizes, with varying functionalities depending on what you’re smoking. Knowing the difference...
Cigars 101: Choosing, Cutting, and Lighting
For those of you who are unaware, there is a lot that goes into the process of actually enjoying a cigar. This beginner guide will help you select the “best cigars” for you to practice with, and it will teach...
Which Type of Liquor Goes Best with a Premium Cigar
“Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker”—Willy Wonka One of the most frequent questions asked about cigars is which type of liquor goes best with a good smoke. Alcohol and cigars go hand-in-hand for many as two of their favorite...