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Whether it is a scotch, whiskey, coffee, or even a Dr. Pepper, it is customary to pair your cigar with a drink. ?Your beverage of choice, whatever it may be, is crucial to bringing out certain desired flavors from your cigar. There are four main identifiable tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. ?These tastes can vary greatly depending on what they are paired with because the different tastes...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

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

Coffee is nature's gift to mankind. If you're like me, you think it's the greatest product in the world. In fact, a recent study from the Wellness Health Organization revealed that regular coffee consumption can actually prevent specific cancers. However, if it's TOO hot (above 160 degrees Fahrenheit) it can cause esophageal cancer. That's okay because cold brews are better, anyway. But what do...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

?N[o] citizen of the United States should refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day.? ? Alexander Hamilton As the leaves change color this Fall, everyone?s attention turns to Halloween and the frenzied activities it brings, but once we?ve all binged on our candy and worn our best costumes, it?s time for a break. Thanksgiving didn?t originate as the perfect time to unwind and reconnect with family...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Cleaning the Cigar Cutter: There is a simple way to clean your cigar cutter if it has stainless steel blades. Soak the blades in a cup of hot water until all of the bits of tobacco and gum are soaked off. ? It should take about an hour.? If you have a plastic single-blade guillotine, throw it away and buy another.? There is no use in ruining a Custom Tobacco Cigar when you could simply buy a ne...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Smoking a cigar successfully can be tricky. There is a lot that can go wrong when it?comes to the process. To greatly improve your smoke, try the finger roll.?Try to employ this every 60 seconds, or every 2 draws depending on which comes?first. The Finger Roll involves rolling the cigar in your fingers. Do not twirl the cigar,?but roll it in-between your thumb and index & middle finger. Make it a ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Laws concerning smoking have become tighter and tighter with every year. But for some?laws, you just have to wonder what they were smoking. From puffing monkeys to killer?ashtrays, here are the 5 most ridiculous laws about smoking. 1. Indiana According to legend, back in the 1920?s, a monkey appeared in court for getting caught?smoking in the city of South Bend. A law was passed that mak...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

While we have honored many men of the past, I think it's about time we honor a woman who was probably one of the first cigar babes. With her sultry looks and strong personality, it?s no wonder that ?Mexican actress Maria Felix (April 8, 1914-April 8, 2002) became a fashion icon and one of the most important figures of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. She became popular for her fierce attitude, a...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

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

1.Drinking Alcohol Alcohol and tobacco are a very popular mix in general, and is highly recommended to accompany either activity. Alcohol and tobacco mix very well. The drink helps to take out the dry mouth obtained from smoking while smoking helps to digest and settle the stomach after drinking. But not every alcoholic beverage will suit every cigar. For instance, a strong cigar would not go wel...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Cigars in films play a role of their own; they are not solely used as a prop for the actors to hold but they are meant to be used for the addition of style and attitude to the actor, in not only Classic Hollywood films but also International films. Some of the many performances given by major actors in Hollywood, are known for the amount their characters have smoked on screen and possibly even off...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

As people often point out, the United States is a melting pot that encompasses all different cultures, food, religions and perspectives. However, although striving for a pluralistic society, tensions often arise due to all kinds of cultural disagreement, social issues, and the current political climate. When it comes to smoking, a common activity across different ethnic and age groups, the beliefs...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

There?s no better way to relax than a plate of good food, a stiff drink, and an after-meal cigar. However, it?s easy to eat or drink something that clashes heavily with the flavor of the cigar you?re smoking, and vice versa. So what?s the best way to optimize each experience? How do you know which cigar pairs best with what foods and drinks? We?re here to help! When pairing cigars with food, th...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Now we all know looks aren't everything. But a large part of cigar smoking is the social aspect. Below are some of the most beautiful cigars available that will make you look good smoking them. The Most Beautiful Cigars You Can Buy Briarmont Classic Double Wrap?or the Briarmont Reserve Habano   This company has two so pretty we had to mention them both! The double wrap (on the botto...

Posted On: 05/09/2018