Archive for January 2012by

Cigar Review: Perdomo Reserve Champagne Noir Epicure

  Cigar: Perdomo Reserve Champagne Noir Epicure Size: Epicure (toro) (6.0” x 54) Strength: MILD-MEDIUM Wrapper: NATURAL Origin: NICARAGUA Full bodied, spicy smoke with great bourbon notes. Probably best as a last cigar of the day. CH would like to thank SmokingCigarGirl for the review. read more

Is it Possible to Use More than One Humidifier in Your Humidor?

Anyone who smokes cigars, or who is thinking of taking up the pastime will need to know what a humidor is, especially if they plan to buy a number of cigars and want to keep them at home. These devices will keep the humidity level between 68% and 72%, which is ideal for cigars and will keep them at the perfect moisture. It can be difficult to keep the humidity at this level, and people are often looking for ways to read more

Cigar Review: Oliva O Maduro Robusto

Cigar: Oliva O Maduro Robusto Size: Robusto (5.0” x 50) Strength: FULL Wrapper: NICARAGUA Origin: NICARAGUA Rich earthy flavors on the front of the palate with a slightly spicy, woodsy finish. Mostly even burn, slightly tight draw. CH would like to thank SmokingCigarGirl for the review. read more

Product Demonstration: Black Ops Kilo Triple Flame Torch Lighter with Punch Cutter

**Special Deal Expires Soon**Black Ops BOGO Buy a Kilo get a Bravo FREE  The Black Ops Kilo Triple Flame Torch Cigar Lighter with Punch Cutter has a triangular shape to it and a ruberized, matte finish. The bottom of the lighter has a refill valve and flame adjustment knob and the front of the lighter has a retractable punch cutter. This lighter has a single action ignition system with a slide button that ha read more

Cigar Review: Gurkha Double Perfecto Centurian

Cigar: Gurkha Double Perfecto Centurian Size: Centurian (6.0” x 60) Strength: MEDIUM,MEDIUM-FULL Wrapper: NATURAL Origin: HONDURAS Even burn, great ash. A mild to medium cigar that would be great in the morning with coffee. CH would like to thank SmokingCigarGirl for the review. read more

Lighting A Pipe Step By Step

Pipe smoking is a great way to enjoy some relaxing free time. Smoking a pipe is not something that is only for older folks. It is a hobby that is being picked up by many people of all ages all across the world. Learning how to properly pack a pipe with tobacco and then learning to properly light it can be challenging experiences for those new to pipe smoking. A mistake made in either step can drastically change the read more

Cigar Review: Don Pepin Blue Generoso

Cigar: Don Pepin Blue Generoso Strength: MEDIUM-FULL Wrapper: COROJO/CRIOLLO Origin: NICARAGUA, USA Earthy cigar with mild cocoa notes. Slightly flakey ash but great burn. CH would like to thank SmokingCigarGirl for the review read more

How Do Cubans Compare In Strength To Other Cigars?

In the world of cigars, the most well known variety would most certainly be Cubans. Anyone who knows anything about cigars will tell you that the Cuban cigar has a distinct flavor and aroma to it that cannot be reproduced anywhere else in the world. This has to do with the soil quality and the growing conditions for the tobacco in Cuba. Of course, since post embargo Cuban cigars are not allowed in the United States read more