95%Keen Cut

XIKAR XO Cutter

November 14, 2016

A little over two decades ago, Kurt Van Keppel went out shopping for a cigar cutter for his father. After visiting practically every tobacco shop in Kansas City, he finally returned home empty handed—dissatisfi... Read More...

91%The Cigar's "Bentley"

adorini Santiago L – Deluxe

Jordan Guttormson

July 8, 2016

Accessories

The world of premium cigar humidors is about to get a little larger, at least as far as US customers are concerned. That's because the German-based "cigar storage enthusiasts" known as adorini are bringing thei... Read More...

Heartfelt humidity beads vs kitty litter

Cigar Smoking Tip – How to Use Humidity Beads

Eric Guttormson

January 10, 2013

Featured, Quick Tips, Accessories

QUICK TIP: Using humidity beads is the best way to keep your desktop humidor at just the right RH level. One advantage to beads is that they are a two-way humidifying system, i.e. they will both produce humidit... Read More...

Vector Thunderbird Butane Torch Lighter Insert

Jordan Guttormson

April 2, 2012

Accessories

So you've built yourself a decent arsenal of fine smokes, they've been aging to perfection and now it's finally time to put them to the test. You cut and begin to toast, it's at this moment you realize your BIC... Read More...

Boveda Humidifier Packets

Eric Guttormson

March 28, 2012

Accessories

Do Boveda humidity packets work? All cigar smokers face the same battle: keeping our cigar investment in great condition, i.e., you don't want your cigars to get dry, but also not so moist that they develop mol... Read More...