June 11th, 2010 by Ned Marks
So, it’s your first cigar humidor! Or maybe not. Either way, we want to paint a clear picture on the important role a humidor plays in maintaining your cigar collection. Bottom line, regardless as to whether you are a beginner cigar smoker or an avid cigar aficionado a good cigar humidor is necessary to effectively maintain the freshness of your cigars.
Since cigars absorb their environment like a sponge, cigars can be dramatically affected by their surroundings. If they are kept in a less than optimal environment, cigars can go bad and end up disappointing its smoker. On the other hand, storing your cigars in a well-suited environment will help them age and become “the perfect smoke” to even the most discerning connoisseur.
So where does one begin when looking to buy a new cigar humidor? Well, there are a lot of different types, brands, qualities, finishes and price points…
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June 10th, 2010 by Ned Marks
Al Remp of Thompson Cigar discusses the three main countries that produce cigars: the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Learn about the taste profiles and some of the main cigar brands produced in these three major historical centers for tobacco and cigar production.
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June 8th, 2010 by Ned Marks
Learn how to properly care for your cigar collection with Al Remp of Thompson Cigar. Mr. Remp has a vast array of knowledge on everything related to cigars and he can teach you how to provide the right temperature and humidity levels for your cigars so they are perfect every time you light up.
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June 8th, 2010 by Ned Marks
my first cigar smoking video!!! stogieman1 here on youtube sent me a couple of packages with cigars in them, and this is me smoking one of them. thanks again stogieman1 its really cool of you to send me cigars!!
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June 5th, 2010 by Ned Marks
www.cheaphumidors.com This guillotine cutter is extremely popular. You have probably seen them in your local cigar shop for . When it comes to double bladed cutters, this will give you the most bang for your buck. Most cigar lovers will tell you that a guillotine cutter is their cutter of choice. It is easy to use, provides a nice even cut, and is easy to clean and carry around. I always have one with me in case of an emergency, like when I need to perform a quick circumcision or trim a hangnail. It is really good on cigars too. Fits up to 54 Ring Gauge Stainless Steel Blade Perfect Cut Everytime Self Sharpening Blades Lifetime Warranty 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
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June 5th, 2010 by Ned Marks
The Military Humidor Project by Kyle Maliszewski – March, 2009. This humidor is 21″ wide X 15″ deep by 8″ high. It is made of figured cherry wood, the finest Spanish cedar and Wenge wood trim. It has aan electronic humidifier and a 10″ X 8″ highly detailed US Seal engraving on the top of the lid.
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June 4th, 2010 by Ned Marks
So, it’s your first cigar humidor! Or maybe not. Either way, we want to paint a clear picture on the important role a humidor plays in maintaining your cigar collection. Bottom line, regardless as to whether you are a beginner cigar smoker or an avid cigar aficionado a good cigar humidor is necessary to effectively maintain the freshness of your cigars.
Since cigars absorb their environment like a sponge, cigars can be dramatically affected by their surroundings. If they are kept in a less than optimal environment, cigars can go bad and end up disappointing its smoker. On the other hand, storing your cigars in a well-suited environment will help them age and become “the perfect smoke” to even the most discerning connoisseur.
So where does one begin when looking to buy a new cigar humidor? Well, there are a lot of different types, brands, qualities, finishes and price points…
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