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Custom Tobacco Attends Iced Out Emmy Awards Event
Last week, Custom Tobacco co-sponsored a pre-Emmy Awards gifting suite. ?The exclusive Hollywood event thrown by the Mark Kearney Group took place at the home of esteemed producer Peter?Brennan?on Thursday, September 19 to Friday, September 20. The event featured various company's and products, from make up artists to The Breast Cancer Society. ?Showing off customized MKG cigar bands, Custom To... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A Beginner's Guide to Humidors
Don?t have a humidor for your custom tobacco cigar? Not to worry! Here's a beginners guide to choosing the right type of humidor. You?ll be storing those custom cigars in no time! With a major range of humidors from large to small, it can be difficult to choose the right one, so we have mapped out the classification of humidors to get you started. Walk-in Humidor Are you a cigar connoisse... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Stop Over-Humification
Can my custom tobacco cigars be over-humified? If so, what can I do to prevent it? The sad reality is that yes, your luxurious custom cigars can be over-humified. While too much moisture can ruin the savory taste of tobacco, there are two sides to every coin ? over-humified cigars CAN be saved. How so? Cedar strips. Leave a few cedar strips in your humidor. Place two at the bottom, one in th... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Break In a New Humidor
The humidor is almost as important as your luxury custom tobacco cigar. If you just bought a humidor, don?t put your cigars in right away. You can ruin your tobacco! Humidors need to be broken in to simulate the moisture in the air of the tropical countries in which these cigars are made. Here?s how to break in your humidor: 1. Grab a brand new sponge. Make sure it is unscented or does not have... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigar Terms Every Aficionado Should Know
Active Humidification System: A mechanical device that maintains humidity by blowing humidified air and recirculating dry air in a humidor. These devices are typically used in larger humidors, such as cabinets, or in walk-in humidors.? You can usually find these in cigar shops or well-appointed homes. Amatista Jar: An Amatista Jar is a? heavy glass jar that usually holds 25 or 50 cigars. ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Craft a Coolidor
Want to take your hobby to greater heights? Make a ?Coolidor,? a humidor made out of a cooler. It takes about half the time of smoking a really good cigar (a.k.a. 30 minutes.)? Given a cooler?s airtight seal and humidity lock, it is perfect for holding your next batch of stogies. If you were to have a humidor the size of a cooler, you?d be out $500, but the average cooler only costs about $... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The 5 Most Badass Cigar Smokers in Film & TV
Fact: Cigars make people look cool. Just look at Hollywood. From Casablanca to Inglourious Basterds, cigar smoking has given actors a tool for making pretty much anything look badass. Chomp down on a stogie as we cover the top 5 most Hollywood cigar smokers. (Just remember, in real life biting down on a cigar for too long isn?t actually the best way to smoke it). 5. James Gandolfini - The So... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A Piece of History: Why Winston Churchill Has A Cigar Named After Him
There are plenty of figures from history known for their cigar smoking. But few besides British Prime Minister Winston Churchill have had a cigar style actually named after them. That?s because when it came to the frequent and enthusiastic smoking of cigars, none matched Churchill?s pace and passion. From Cuba, With Love Ever since falling in love with Cuban cigars during a trip to Havana, C... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Smoke like a Pro: How to Store Cigars without a Humidor
Storing cigars is essential to preserving their quality. For a cigar to retain its ideal flavor, strength, and body, it should be not too damp, not too dry. That?s because damp cigars are difficult to light, and dry cigars burn too hot. Both of these scenarios will also negatively affect how the tobacco flavor tastes and how easy it is to smoke. Since cigars will dry out in a dryer environment ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A Humidor for the Collection
Are you ready to venture deeper into the world of cigars? Your next step: invest in a quality humidor. If you had just recently become acquainted with cigar culture you will know how meticulous the upkeep can be. If that does not deter you from wanting more out of the cigar experience add to the complexity by getting a humidor. One of the things you must know about keeping a cigar for an extend... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
