Want to take your hobby to greater heights? Make a ‘Coolidor,’ a humidor made out of a cooler. It takes about half the time of smoking a really good cigar (a.k.a. 30 minutes.) Given a cooler’s airtight seal and humidity lock, it is perfect for holding your next batch of stogies. If you were to […]
It’s that time of the month again…time to pick the cigar of the month! With Valentine’s Day over it’s time to move on to a holiday that everyone can celebrate and enjoy, attached or single: St. Patrick’s Day! This holiday had religious origins but today it’s celebrated by all, most proudly by Irish to honor […]
Last week, Custom Tobacco co-sponsored a pre-Emmy Awards gifting suite. The exclusive Hollywood event thrown by the Mark Kearney Group took place at the home of esteemed producer Peter Brennan on Thursday, September 19 to Friday, September 20. The event featured various company’s and products, from make up artists to The Breast Cancer Society. Showing off customized […]
Dominican cigars are perfect for new and occasional smokers as they tend to have a little bit more subtle of a flavor and are often available in mild and medium blends. Don’t let this fool you though, because these cigars still have a lot of flavor with complex and unusual blends. The versatility of Dominican […]
Smoking a cigar around LA is a pretty difficult affair these days, mostly because of city ordinances prohibiting such awesome activities. But the after-dinner drink and cigar doesn’t have to be a pastime of a bygone era. There are few hidden spots around town that not only allow the purchase and enjoyment of a cigar, […]
Does Size Matter? Does Size Matter? As in most situations, size does matter – but only depending on what you’re looking for. The size and shape of the cigar, the combo called vitola, determine the category it’s placed in. First is its girth: The ring gauge is described in sixty-fourths of an inch. Second is […]
Smoking a cigar around LA is a pretty difficult affair these days, mostly because of city ordinances prohibiting such awesome activities. But the after-dinner drink and cigar doesn’t have to be a pastime of a bygone era. There are few hidden spots around town that not only allow the purchase and enjoyment of a cigar, […]
Smoking a cigar around LA is a pretty difficult affair these days, mostly because of city ordinances prohibiting such awesome activities. But the after-dinner drink and cigar doesn’t have to be a pastime of a bygone era. There are few hidden spots around town that not only allow the purchase and enjoyment of a cigar, […]
Don’t follow the crowd Smoking cigars is an intimate activity: Not everyone has to know each other, but make sure not to invite more than 8 or 9 guests. Liquid Courage. Make sure to have whiskey, scotch and/or beer readily available. Got any snacks? Although not necessary, a few crackers and cheese are always welcomed […]