Cigar Accessories
When it comes to cigars, there are a few accessories 
that will separate the aficionado from the casual admirer. Some might regard cigar accoutrements as frivolous toys, but when it comes to a truly fine cigar these "must haves" will ensure that your smoking experiences are pleasurable and delicious.
To start a home collection you should secure:
| Humidor and Hygrometers |
|
- A humidor is a climate-controlled environment that preserves optimal humidity levels for storing your cigars.
- A humidor can range from a small box to an entire room.
- The humidity levels must stay at 70%.
- Desktop humidors can store up to 150 cigars and come in a beautiful array of wood finishes from cherry to mahogany.
- Some even have glass covers.
- Full-size cigar cabinet humidors can hold up to 2000 cigars.
- You may also be interested in a wine/cigar combo humidor.
- A hygrometer is a tool for measuring the humidity level, so you don't want to skimp on this. Precise measurements are crucial to maintaining an ideal cigar environment.
- You may also need humidifying solution or gel for your humidification system.
|
| Proper Lighting Technique |
|
- You should never use the standard Bic lighter that you buy in five packs at the checkout lane.
- Lighter fluid notoriously alters the flavor of cigars, and if you think a free pack of matches will do the trick, keep in my mind that the sulfur tip also changes the flavor.
- There are only two acceptable forms of fire to light your cigar.
- A wooden match, which is then used to light a small plank of wood and then your cigar
- A butane lighter.
- Butane lighters come in many different styles, but they are nice alternative if you don't feel like toting around matches and small planks of wood.
|
| Cigar cutter |
|
- You need a nice, even opening for the front end of your cigar.
- A nice cigar cutter saves you the trouble of having to gnaw at the end.
- The cutter is the only true way to get an good opening.
- Also, this way you don't have unsightly and unpleasant bits of cigar wrapper and tobacco getting stuck in your teeth and throat.
|
| Cigar Ashtray |
|
- A proper cigar ashtray is not only an aesthetic addition to your home or office, but it ensures an enjoyable smoking experience.
- Although it is a debatable accessory, there is nothing worse than trying to rest your cigar in an ashtray that is not designed to accommodate its girth.
- As this is not a cigarette, knocking of part of the burning end makes it burn unevenly, ruining the cigar towards the finale.
- It is also a great way complement the even cut you achieved with the cigar cutter, so that an even burn is never an issue.
|
| Cases |
|
- Perfect for toting your cigars and keeping them safely protected.
- Most often you will find leather cigar cases.
- Cases like the model shown are suitable for carrying two or three cigars. However, if you want to tote as many as 15 you should opt for a larger box, either wood or plastic.
- Wood cases are usually cedar lined. Plastic versions sometimes come with an internal built-in humidification device. Such models are not only crush-proof, but also waterproof.
|
External Links
