November 2, 2009
- How To Age A Cigar Using A Humidor
It's true that some things just get better with time. Pain, wine and yes Cigars also are enhanced by the ageing process. A well aged cigar displays subtleties in flavour, the mellowness. It's the reason why some people will pay high sums to enjoy a vintage cigar that has been aged in the right way. But don't worry, you won't necessarily need to hand over all your cash to enjoy the flavour and complexity of a well aged cigar, with a little care, the right tools and some patience, you can get started ageing your own cigars at home.
July 31, 2009
- Butane Lighter Care
Butane lighters are available in models which are made for use in rugged environments. A wind resistant lighter used to mean fluid-filled but today's gas-filled lighters can provide reliable service in conditions which would make a cheaper lighter useless. Making certain they work as intended does require that one pay attention to the proper maintenance of their lighter and that starts with the fuel one uses.
July 19, 2009
- When to Ash a Cigar
One may not realize it, but the ash on the foot of one's cigar does play a role in how well the cigar smokes and how it tastes. Most often, individuals give this little consideration. There are good reasons to maintain a certain amount of ash while smoking, however.
June 30, 2009
- When to Use a Single, Double or Triple Flame Torch Lighter
Finding the best lighter for your specific needs is sometimes not an easy task. The marketplace offers a wide variety of styles, models and flame configurations.
June 24, 2009
- Cigar Styles and Sizes
Anyone who has ever seen a humidor standing open, like a vast treasure vault, knows that cigars come in many different styles and sizes. Unlike many other things in life, both of these factors will have a singular effect on your enjoyment. For instance, the style and size of the cigar you choose will affect the taste of the cigar, the harshness of the smoke and even the temperature of the smoke you draw in from the cigar. Knowing a bit about the different cigar styles and sizes will help you know which you want to put your lighter to for your enjoyment.
February 18, 2009
- How To Age A Cigar Using A Humidor
Cigar afficionado\'s swear that like a fine wine, a quality cigar gets better if it has been aged using a process that is simple, providing you start with the right ingredients. People pay lots of money for a quality aged cigar, but you don\'t have to fork out lots of cash in order to have a semblence of what they enjoy. As long as you start with a good quality cigar and a good cigar humidor, you too can age your cigars from your own home.
December 29, 2008
- How long does a cigar last without a humidor If left in the wrapper?
Can you answer dchase's question about humidors?: …Also what would you recocommend if I don't plan on smoking some for a few months: taking the cigars out of their wrappers and into a humidor; with the wrapper in the humidor; or just leave in the wrapper?Most Expensive Cigars
November 13, 2008
- How long do Cigars such as the Philies Blunts stay good for, before they aren't worth smoking?
Can you answer kidstaple's question about humidors?:
Does it really matter? (…)
