Archive for August 2010by

Boutique of the Boutique – The Best Cigars You’ve Never Smoked

Here at CheapHumidors.com we’re always on the lookout for the hottest, newest stuff in the cigar industry. While the larger manufacturers consistently put out great cigars year after year, there are hundreds of smaller (a.k.a. “boutique”) cigar brands that are amazing smokes but that never make it to mass market. Well, given our history as the little guy fighting our way to the top, we want to hel read more

Vato Cigars Vegas Blend – Review by Christine Morgan

Review by Christine Morgan, the Lovely Lady of the Stick Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Ecuador Filler: Dominican and Honduras Size: 5 ½” x 54 Robusto Largo Strength: Mild Blended by: Vato Cigars Initial Observations: The wrapper is a medium brown with no imperfections. Any veins on the wrapper are very small, which gives the cigar a smooth, streamlined look. It appears to be wrapped well. The cigar has a mild ar read more

How to Relight a Cigar

Cigars, much to their credit, can burn a long while. The idea of having a long, relaxing smoke is one of their principal selling points and, where truly high-end cigars are concerned, smokers are often willing to pay quite a premium for that experience! There will come a time, however, when one won’t be able to finish their entire cigar without interruption and many smokers wonder if it’s okay to relig read more

How to Fix a Cigar That Burns Unevenly

Cutting your cigar properly is the first step in ensuring that you do not have an uneven burn. You should also know your own preferences, as some smokers will allow up to ½ inch of uneven burn before attempting to correct it, while others will only allow up to ¼ of an inch. Of course, while your tolerance for unevenness is a vital consideration, you’ll still need to know what to do to stop that uneven burn and read more

My Lighter Hisses But Won’t Light

Lighters are a requirement for smokers; unless you choose to use matches, of course. However, lighters are far more convenient than matches and also more economical. That said, butane lighters and even jet lighters can have problems with operation. One of the most common problems associated with any type of lighter is a failure to ignite, accompanied by a hissing sound. When the igniter of the lighter is pressed do read more