Cigars come in many shapes and sizes. The two common measures used for a cigar are its length and ring gauge, with a third factor being the shape and construction of the tip. Churchill: 6 ¾ to 7 ¾ inches in length, generally with a ring size of 46-52. Named for Winston Churchill who preferred […]

Are you tired of that new car smell? Or maybe you just prefer the smell of a smooth cigar or the feel of a cigar between your hand and the wheel. Either way, you’re in luck. Here are six luxury cars that pair extremely well with your cigar. 1. Cadillac CTS The engineer of this […]

Inhale: What you are not supposed to do with cigar smoke. Lance/Piercer: A lance or piercer is a cutter with a pointed, sharp end used to pierce a small hole in the closed end of a cigar. Lances and piercers are relatively uncommon today. Loose: This describes a cigar that is under-filled and has a quick draw. A […]

Cigars; you’ve seen them everywhere, and probably know a few lads who just can’t get enough of them. They’re interesting, mysterious, and, for lack of a better term, really cool. However, most people never understand why cigars are so popular in our world. I mean, they ‘re just fat and brown things anyway, right? In […]

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, […]

Active Humidification System: A mechanical device that maintains humidity by blowing humidified air and recirculating dry air in a humidor. These devices are typically used in larger humidors, such as cabinets, or in walk-in humidors.  You can usually find these in cigar shops or well-appointed homes. Amatista Jar: An Amatista Jar is a  heavy glass […]

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 […]