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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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Best Events to Smoke Cigars
Smoking cigars is always an enjoyable occasion. But what are some of the best events we think they go well with? Check out our Top 5 List below! 5. Graduation Congratulations! You?ve made it though high school, college, or perhaps grad school. It?s time to celebrate. Just imagine you and your school buddies standing on stage, looking out into a sea of over-excited friends and family. You... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Top Smoker Friendly Cities
As restrictions on smoking tobacco in public have increased in the United States, it is hard to find places to enjoy a cigar outside of your own home. Especially if you?re an avid cigar smoker in a tobacco-free city, it can be frustrating. So, we put a list together of the top smoker friendly cities you can plan to visit on your next trip! Las Vegas, Nevada In this notorious city it is no su... 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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Holiday Gifting
With the holidays rolling around the corner, everyone is frantically trying to think of good presents. Suffice to say, the men in your life tend to be some of the hardest people to shop for because they always get the same gifts. This year, why not try something new with a customized cigar? What better time to enjoy a cigar than the holiday season and what better way to show your love than a perso... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Father-Son Bonding with Custom Cigars this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving. It?s that time of the year again! The leaves are turning maple red and olive brown; the chilly wind is rusting the antique bell chimes on house doors; and the sweet scent of freshly roasted turkey is wafting through the air. Just imagine biting into the first piece of succulent turkey, topped with luscious purple-red cranberry sauce, sided with some steaming mashed potatoes and gr... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigar Aficionado's Big Smoke
This past weekend was one of the biggest weeks for a cigar smoker; it was Cigar Aficionado?s sold-out 17th?annual Big Smoke in Las Vegas! More than 4,500 cigar lovers came out for seminars and smokes for the three day weekend at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. Friday and Saturday nights included meals, a variety of drinks, and booths of the top-shelf cigars for avid smokers to have a memorable time. ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Notable Cigar Smokers
Did you know that these famous figures were cigar smokers? Just imagine if they could customize their very own tobacco?blend and band! Winston Churchill: Widely considered one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also known for his numerous academic pastimes.? He was a historian, an artist, and a writer, but perhaps his most devout hobby was enjoying a good c... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Why You Should Date a Woman Who Smokes Cigars
Let?s face it: if a woman loves to smoke cigars, she obviously has good taste. Many women turn away from cigars because they see it as a nasty habit. But cigar babes know that cigars require a much more refined taste. They appreciate the different tastes and smells that come from cigars. If she can pick out the different tastes in a cigar, she?s a keeper. And she?s obviously open-minded. There a... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cars and Cigars: A Match Made in Heaven
Are you tired of that new car smell? Or maybe you just prefer the smell of a smooth cigar or the feel of a cigar between your hand and the wheel. Either way, you?re in luck. Here are six luxury cars that pair extremely well with your cigar. 1. Cadillac CTS The engineer of this delicate car, Randall Shwarz even states that this car ?tends more towards art than science?, a design that riva... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Six Ways to Bring Cigars Into Your Thanksgiving Festivities
For some, Thanksgiving is a break from work, a four day vacation and a reason to let loose from the daily working life. For others it can be all about Football. The Cowboys and Lions keeping up with tradition and hosting their annual Thanksgiving Day game. However, most of us are celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family while we gather around the table and give thanks and feast on our delici... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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What's the Deal with Cuban Cigars?
Despite the opinions of many expert cigar aficionados and rollers who say that the quality of Cuban cigars has waned over the years, people still crave those forbidden stogies. Regardless of individual opinions on the quality of Cubans ? because, let?s be honest, an opinion is an opinion for a reason ? we have been getting a lot of questions over the last several months from our customers and frie... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Best Cigars for Celebrating A Newborn Baby
July, August, and September are the most popular months to have a baby. Why? In all likelihood, it?s because people, ahem, cuddle up more during the winter months. Nine months later, they have a reason to light up a fine cigar. A Family Tradition Celebrating a newborn with a new cigar is an age-old American tradition. It?s believed that back in time, when births took place at home, a soon-to-b... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Are Cuban Cigars Really Better?
Cuban cigars are often touted as the finest cigars in the world. That?s because our Caribbean neighbor to the South has a rich history of cigar making, as well as some of the most ideal climate and soil conditions for premium tobacco farming. But are Cuban cigars really that much better than the rest? The answer is a little more complicated than ?si? or ?no.? The truth is, Cuban cigars generall... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars 101: All About Maduro Cigar Wrappers
Did you know cigar wrappers play an important role in a cigar?s flavor and character? Up to 90% of a cigar?s taste can depend on its wrapper. Between habano, corojo, connecticut and more, it?s good to know what each wrapper offers so you can choose the ideal smoking experience for you. To start, let?s go over the dark and delicious Maduro cigar wrapper. What Gives Maduros That Dark Look? ... 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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Smoking Music! 5 Songs About Cigars!
There?s a musical quality to the bouquet of a cigar drifting around the room. In fact, music is a great way to compliment a fine cigar. Here are the top 5 greatest cigar songs to smoke to. 1. Brad Paisley - ?The Cigar Song? What if there were a loophole to getting fine cuban cigars for free? This little ditty is called ?The Cigar Song.? And it?s about a man who smokes the system. Firs... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars and Golf: Tips to Fit in on the Golf Course
Cigars and golf go together like bread and butter, steak and potatoes. They are a perfect pairing during a competitive meeting on the course with some buddies, or during a lazy Sunday at the range. With anti-smoking laws prohibit many places to light up in public, the golf course is one of those rare places where it is okay to spark up and enjoy your favorite cigar. Golfing is already a great g... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
