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  • Best Cigars to Enjoy This Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving is an opportune time to enjoy a fine cigar, accompanying the rich flavors of a festive meal. Choosing the right cigar involves balancing it with the meal’s hearty tastes, enhancing the holiday celebration.

  • Inside Don Christo’s Cigar Room, Michigan’s Haven of Luxury

    Don Christo’s Cigar Room in Michigan’s Shelby Township offers a luxurious, welcoming environment for cigar enthusiasts and socialites. The room features tasteful decor, a wide-ranging selection of premium cigars, high-end spirits, expertly crafted cocktails, and exceptional service.

  • The Launch of the Partagás Serie E No. 2 Gran Reserva

    The premium cigar industry anticipates the release of the most luxurious Partagás, the Cuban Partagás Gran Reserva. Comprised of vintage tobacco aged from the 2015 harvest, it is set to reach Switzerland next.

  • La Gloria Cubana Society II, A Fan-Inspired Cigar Masterpiece

    La Gloria Cubana Society II represents a crowd-sourced innovation in the cigar industry, constructed from a blend of Honduran, Ecuadorian, Dominican, and Nicaraguan tobaccos, embodying customer preferences in its design, blend, and packaging.

  • Discovering the World’s Top Cigar-Friendly Travel Destinations

    Travel destinations like Havana, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Estelí, Nicaragua, and Tampa, Florida, offer rich experiences for cigar enthusiasts, featuring iconic factories, cigar festivals, tours, clubs, and educational opportunities. These areas contribute significantly to global cigar culture and provide support to local economies.

  • Cigar Storage and Maintenance Tips: Properly store and maintain premium cigars.

    Preserving the quality and flavor of cigars requires proper storage and maintenance, with ideal humidity of 65-72% and temperature around 70°F. Cedarwood humidors, regular humidity checks, gentle handling, and expert advice are essential. Certain issues to watch for include mold, beetles and proper long-term conditions for aging cigars.

  • J.C. Newman’s Tribute to LeRoy Neiman: A Fusion of Art and Cigars Supporting Education

    Tampa’s J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is launching the LeRoy Neiman 2023 Collectors’ Edition, a limited-edition cigar line honoring the legendary American painter. Proceeds from the sales will support arts education in Tampa’s public schools.

  • Different Types of Humidors for Every Cigar Aficionado

    Cigar humidors, ranging from wooden desktop to personalized custom models, cater to different needs and lifestyles of cigar enthusiasts. Factors to consider when choosing include size, portability, visual appeal, precision control, and potential cost. The effectiveness of a humidor largely depends on its ability to regulate humidity and maintenance frequency.

  • Plasencia Cigars Introduces Robustus II: A New Dimension to the Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Collection

    Plasencia Cigars, a Nicaraguan brand, has expanded its esteemed Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro line with the Robustus II. This third size variation, notable for its 5 1/8-inches by 55-ring gauge dimensions, upholds the distinct, all-Nicaraguan tobacco profile in a new round roll, offering smokers diverse experiences within the respected line.

  • How to Properly Calibrate Your Cigar Humidor Hygrometer for Accurate Readings

    Setting and accurately maintaining your cigar hygrometer is crucial to preserve your cigar’s quality. Regular calibration, correct hygrometer placement, and interpreting readings appropriately are essential. Digital hygrometers are generally more accurate, but regardless, consistent monitoring of humidity levels enables an optimal cigar smoking experience.