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There are a number of different ways in which a humidor might be broken. However, the most important and frequent problem is a malfunction in the humidor’s hygrometer. Below are two different methods you can use to troubleshoot your hygrometer...
What Your Cigar Says About You
What you choose to smoke can act like your calling card and make a strong first impression. Here’s a brief overview of what message you’ll be sending out. A Primer on Size and Length Cigars come in a range of...
The Top Cigars to Celebrate at a Wedding
“A cigar is as good as memories that you have when you smoked it.” -Raul Julia A fine cigar is the perfect way to celebrate a wedding day. But what is the perfect cigar for the guests, the groom, the...
The Lore of the NBA Championship Cigar Celebrations
“He was the one person who smoked cigars in the Fleet Center; it was a non-smoking venue.” -Bill Russell on Red Auerbach. A great victory deserves a great cigar. Championships in all sports, and often in all aspects of life, are...
Cigars and the Villains That Love Them
Cigars are a sign of power and wealth that’re enjoyed by both heroes and villains in the movies, on TV, and in comic books. Heroes often smoke cigars with Roger Moore’s incarnation as James Bond featuring the super spy smoking...
The World of Sports and Cigars
Cigars and sports have been known to be joined together on many occasions. Whether it was in celebration after a victory, or seeing a famous current or former athlete smoking one, these two things have managed to go hand and hand....
Handmade Cigars vs. Machine-Made Cigars
Most novice cigar smokers believe that there are only two kinds of cigars. They make an assumption that they have a choice to make between machine-made cigars or hand-rolled cigars. That’s an incorrect assumption. Whether a cigar smoker prefers handmade...
What it Means to Be an Avid Pipe Smoker
Being an avid pipe smoker gives you the chance to relax and contemplate after a hard day with a nice calming ritual. Pipe tobacco comes in many pleasant flavors and corresponding aromas that can make your home or office smell...
A Deeper Look at Punch Brand Cigars
A Number of Owners The Punch brand was first registered in 1840 by a German man named Stockmann, who decided to name the brand after the European puppet show character Mr. Punch. The brand originated in Cuba, and it was...