https://youtu.be/Qdxag82mJig For me, S.T. Dupont has been a captivating manufacturer of fine cigar accessories since I began my journey into the cigar rabbit hole. I owned and used everything from BIC, Djeep, Xikar and many others, but there has always been a certain itch that none of the other brands have been able to scratch….
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Cigar smoking is about slowing down, relaxing, socializing with other people of the leaf, and shutting out all of our daily distractions. We don’t want to think of the smoke and smell that can linger afterwards; which is why most of us smoke at a lounge or outdoors. But what about when you can’t? There…
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The cigar industry sees little innovation when it comes to the actual cigar. It is, after all, nothing more than the rolling of dead leaves. Yes, that is a very simplistic way of looking at what cigars are, but it is essentially the truth. However, the accoutrement that cigar enthusiasts and aficionados use while enjoying…
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There is nothing worse than sitting down to smoke a cigar, cutting it, taking a cold draw, and finding the draw to be too tight. Sure you could try to stab your cigar into submission, but if that does not work you are left with tar build-up and low smoke production. You could cut the…
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A review of one of Xikar’s newest lighters, the Tactical 1, which has a powerful but precise single jet that might be a little too beefy for some. But others who prefer that military-style, tactical look will love the look and feel of this high-quality lighter. One of the most unique features of this lighter…
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OVERVIEW PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Cigar Scanner WiFi Hygrometer and Thermometer Cigar Scanner PRODUCT PRODUCT TYPE ORIGINALLY RELEASED STILL IN PRODUCTION CLAIM/GIMMICK BREAKDOWN Wireless Hygrometer and Thermometer 2017 Yes o Ability to monitor your humidor condition anytime, anywhere. o Notify you of changes to temperature and humidity levels inside your humidor. o Track the history of humidity…
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OVERVIEW PRODUCT MANUFACTURER     Cigar Scanner The Cigar Lab Co.  PRODUCT PRODUCT TYPEORIGINALLY RELEASED STILL IN PRODUCTION CLAIM/GIMMICK BREAKDOWN Cigar Inventory Application2015 Yes o  Scan your cigar and learn about ito Track your cigars/Virtual Humidoro  Find local B&Mso  Cigar ring gauge toolo  Share your reviews and experience with otherso Control your humidor’s conditions Anywhere, Anytime RESEARCH…
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In a sea of many cigar travel case, ProjectCarbon stands out with their design and style. Find out if this is the right travel case for you, even with their not-so-cheap price point.
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A soft flame lighter is not a very popular option for lighting your cigar of choice but Colibri has given us the Julius Double Soft Flame Lighter in an attempt to change our minds. How will it stack up? Should you add this to your collection? Tim gives us the nitty-gritty in this review.
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Boveda’s Smart Buttler is just one of many pieces of technology that allows you to monitor what’s going on in your humidor without having to physically opening the lid. Getting what you pay for is the theme in this review brought to you by James.
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