Cigar Accessories Buying Guide
Smoking a
cigar can be akin to tasting
cognac or
whiskey. It is an experience that must be savoured and enjoyed at a slow pace. In fact, smoking a cigar for many is like a wellaccessories'>cigar accessories to aid in the classic experience of smoking a cigar.
Humidor
* Humidors are designed to keep cigars at the right temperature and humidity from their native country, they help cigars last longer and are necessary for any cigar enthusiast.
* A good desktop humidor should be made from hardwood with a shade similar to aged oak or cherry wood.
* A glass front is recommended to help display the cigars.
* The humidor should also come with a humidity gauge in order to keep track of the humidity.
* A walk-in humidor can also be bought or built in a den or garage where thousands of cigars can be kept in pristine conditions.
* A
digital hygrometer is a good addition to any humidor. It can read the humidity instantly and very accurately as well.
Cigar Cutter
* There are two types of
cigar cutters. One cuts of the end of the cigar and the other pierces a hole.
* With cigar cutters, they can either come as a modified scissor with a rounded end which can make an even cut or a guillotine that can cut off the end in one quick slice. Some guillotines have a V-shaped blade which is better for larger cigars.
* Piercers make a hole at the end of the cigar and is how the smoke takes the flavour of the cigar.
Lighters
* There is a variety of
lighters out there. Pick one most suitable for your personality. A
desktop lighter can be seen as classy and is a good way of showing off one's personality.
*
Jet lighters achieve super hot and clean temperature in a short amount of time that is not only great for lighting a cigar but also an ideal conversation piece.
* Remember to avoid gas lighters, such as Zippos and paper matches, for they can create a bad taste. Use a
butane lighter or wooden matches.
Cigar Travel Case
* If you don't want to crush your cigars while taking them on a day trip or a night out on town, it is a good precaution to keep them in a
cigar travel case.
* They come in different sizes which can hold from one cigar to five.
* Make sure to get a cigar case which can accommodate your largest cigar.
* When buying leather cigar cases, preferably find one with a liner so as the smell will not permeate the cigars.
* Silver and brass cigar cases are much more expensive but make for good
gifts because they can be easily engraved on.
* Wooden ones can be made from any hardwood as long as the inside is Spanish cedar.
Ashtrays
* What kind of
cigar ashtray you have will have an effect on the cigar smoking experience. If you like to entertain, get one that accommodates four cigars.
* It is also good to have one with a deep dish so you do not have empty your ashtray midway a cigar.
* Cigar ashtrays are made from many types of materials. They can be chosen to match the smoker's personality and house decor.
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