Maintaining Proper Conditions in a Humidor
One of the most important cigar accessories that an enthusiast will own is their humidor. This is the home for their cigars, and it is designed to maintain optimal conditions for the tobacco it contains. Some will use humidors for their everyday cigars and others use them for aging finer cigars as well. The key to using a humidor is to ensure that it is maintaining a regular level of humidity, and this can only happen if it is properly prepared before being put to use. ... Read More
Restoring Cigars with the Proper Accessories
If there is one tragedy where a box of high-quality cigars is concerned it would be in their being ignored and going stale. While many people wrongly believe that a sealed box of cigars is impervious to many common problems, the fact of the matter is that they are not packaged to retain their best qualities. This is the reason that the best tobacconists keep their cigars in proper storage cabinets with humidifiers and hygrometers fully engaged. ... Read More
The Cigar Aging Process
Do you really have to age all of your cigars? Actually, this is an interesting issue, and enthusiasts are torn over the best way to enjoy a cigar. There are some varieties that should be smoked when they are fresh, and will in fact completely reject all efforts at aging and mellowing. For instance, those known as the Maduros are often extremely resistant to aging due to their thick and cured wrappers. The larger ring-gauge cigars, however, tend to do quite nicely in the aging process. There are others that can also benefit greatly from the practice, and investing in a special or individual cigar humidor for such varieties may be a good idea. ... Read More
Methods of Cigar Storage
When a cigar enthusiast considers the process of cigar aging, they will need to first ponder on a few essential facts. The first is that they should not even consider enjoying the fresh cigars for at least a full calendar year. This means that the most essential of cigar accessories is going to be the humidor. This is the cedar box (which may have a solid or glass top) that is designed with a hygrometer to monitoring humidity and even a miniscule humidifier built into its interior. The humidor may also have a few trays or levels for storage and will often come with Spanish cedar slats to be used as dividers within single trays. ... Read More
Choosing the Right Accessories for Cigar Enthusiasts
Do you know someone who loves to smoke cigars? Maybe they make a point of buying all kinds of aromatic and exotic varieties on a somewhat regular basis, or maybe they have a favorite brand already. Regardless of this, they can probably benefit from a gift of cigar accessories. ... Read More
Single, Double and Triple Flame Torch Lighter Uses
Selecting a lighter that is best for your needs can be a difficult task. There are numerous differences in models, flame configurations and styles on the market which can make this task all the more difficult. ... Read More
Styles and Sizes of Cigars
If you are new to cigar smoking, you probably know that cigars come in an extremely wide variety of styles and sizes. The style and size of cigar can have a great impact on how the smoking experience will be and can be a determining factor of your personal level of enjoyment. For instance, taste is probably the number one factor that will vary depending on style and size as well as the physical temperature of the smoke that is drawn from the cigar. With a little knowledge of the difference in styles and sizes of cigars, you can assure that your smoking experience will be a positive one. ... Read More
Using Zippos to Light a Cigar
Among aficionados, lighting cigars with Zippo lighters has always been somewhat controversial. This stems from the fact that the fuel used by these lighters has a very chemical taste and smell to it. Even cigarette smokers who use Zippos usually don’t inhale the first one or two puffs of their cigarettes. This taste can foul the flavor of a fine cigar and, for that reason, many smokers eschew fluid-filled lighters in preference of other methods. ... Read More
How to Change Lighter Flints
One of the principal reasons that people choose to buy Zippo lighters is because of their reusability and their long service life. These lighters are very simple devices whose refillable components consist principally of three parts: the wick, the reservoir and the flint. The flint is located underneath the flint wheel where it is held in place by the tension of the spring, attached to a screw, which is screwed into the bottom of the reservoir. ... Read More
Replacing a Zippo Flint Wheel
Most any Zippo lighter is an heirloom-quality item. These lighters endure because of the simplicity of their design. If one were to completely disassemble their lighter, they would find less than ten parts that constitute the entire mechanism. Even though this is the case, there will be occasions when one part or another needs to be replaced. Probably the most challenging part to replace is the flint wheel. The project will require some special tools. ... Read More
