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“Help! My Humidor Won’t Keep Its Humidity!” If you’re facing this problem, you’re not alone! Here at Mike’s, I constantly get calls and emails from customers asking how the hell they can get their humidor to maintain its humidity. They tell me no matter what they do they are unable to keep it maintained between…
Smoking fine cigars is a relaxing and luxurious activity. When you smoke a cigar, you are sure to enjoy richly layered flavors along with a sense of style and taste. Let’s look at some top cigar accessories and how to organize them.
A friend of mine came over the other day and we started talking about cigars. Well, once I get started on cigars, I get the urge to have a smoke! I broke out two Macanudo Cafe Royale cigars, one for me and one for my buddy. As we chatted and smoked, he asked me what…
Sometimes you might see some fine white powdery dust that forms on your cigars. Have no fear, this isn’t mold. It’s actually called Plume (also known as Bloom) and it forms on cigars when oils exude from the tobacco as a result of aging. The oils then dry to create a white powder on the…
If you want to maintain the condition of your cigars, it’s best to calibrate your hygrometer once a year. This is the instrument in your humidor that measures the moisture content in the air (humidity level). A humidor that is too wet will cause mold, and a humidor that is too dry will dry out…
Never “put out” a cigar by stubbing the end of it. You should always let it extinguish itself naturally. Ever been in a cigar lounge and seen someone stub the end of their cigar in the ash tray when they’re done smoking? You know that horrible smell that gets released into the air? Unpleasant odors…
Do you know the right way to light a cigar? Is there a right way? We all have different methods, but Stogie Geeks can tell you how to achieve the best smoke just by lighting a cigar properly. You start with a single-flame lighter, bring the tip of the cigar right above the flame and…
