Gift Ideas For Fathers Day

June 11, 2007 | Filed Under Tips | No Comments

We have lots of great fathers day gifts available for immediate delivery.

Apparel, Ashtrays, Cases & Tubes, Cigar Cutters, Gift Sets, Humidifiers, Humidors, Hygrometers, Lighters, Pipe Tools, Wine & Spirits.

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About Ashton Cigar Company

May 15, 2007 | Filed Under Cigar Companies | No Comments

The Ashton name has become internationally recognized and respected for its commitment to the manufacturing and distribution of the finest premium cigars. The Ashton cigar is the realization of Robert Levin’s dream, a second generation tobacconist from Philadelphia whose idea for Ashton came from years of experience in the industry, not only as an importer and retailer of cigars, but also as a true connoisseur of the world’s finest cigar blends. Levin created Ashton cigars in 1985 and today, with the manufacturing expertise of the world renowned Fuente Family, Ashton cigars have become one of the most sought after premium cigars in the world. The finest and richest Dominican grown leaf are used for the filler and binder providing Ashton with its unique complexity; only the oiliest, silkiest Connecticut Shade grown and finest Ecuador (for the VSG) wrappers are used rewarding Ashton with its distinctive character. The result is a perfect balance of complexity and character.
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About The Padron Cigar Company

May 15, 2007 | Filed Under Cigar Companies | No Comments

With over four years to create a perfect cigar and more than 100 years to create a perfect legacy, the Padrón Family understands the significance of time. They deliver only the finest, handmade, complex cigars with the flavor of the Cuban heritage out of which the Padrón recipe was born. Their primary mission is the exceptional quality of our product, not the quantity produced. As a vertically integrated, family-owned company, They pay personal attention to every detail throughout all steps of our tobacco growing and cigar manufacturing process. Because They strive to give you, the smoker, the confidence that each cigar is the same.

Cigar Wrapper Growing, Harvesting & Aging

May 15, 2007 | Filed Under Tips | No Comments

Written By: CigarGypsy.com

Most of us enjoy the finer things in life and cigars just happen to be one of those items. Cigar quality can be compared to the quality of fine wines. Both cigar tobacco and wine grapes come from the earth and require specific regions to grow in. The land that the seedlings are planted on effects the end quality of the plants. Cigar tobacco requires perfect growing, harvesting and aging conditions to be noted as “Top Grade Tobacco”. At this time, some of the most popular regions in the world to grow tobacco are; Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Costa Rica and Cuba. Although most tobacco is grown outside of the United States, a lot of people don’t realize that good quality tobacco is also grown in Pennsylvania.
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Cigars, Humidors and Lack of Oxygen

May 15, 2007 | Filed Under Tips | No Comments

Written By CigarGypsy.com

We all know humans need oxygen so what makes you think cigar don’t? I’ve heard it time and time again how the most important quality of a humidor is it’s seal so it will maintain proper humidity levels. I agree with this somewhat but when a person who really doesn’t know much about cigar storage is brainwashed with this belief they actually risk ruining their stogies. Although you need a nice tight seal to maintain humidity, you do not want it too tight because it will prevent oxygen from getting in.

When you have a humidor that is above 50% capacity you need to remember to supply fresh air to them on a bi-weekly basis. Cigars that are stored for long periods of time can become “stale” or “spoiled” if not rotated.
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Humidified Humidors Not Humidifying

May 15, 2007 | Filed Under Tips | No Comments

Written By CigarGypsy.com

Whether you spend $25 on a humidor or $2000 your humidor may experience difficulties maintaining the perfect humidity level for your cigars. If your humidor isn’t maintaining humidity like you assumed it would and now your cigars are in danger of drying out we recommend that you read the remainder of this article.

On most occassions when you buy a new humidor it does not come humidified unless the cigar shop that you purchased it from conditioned it and let it rest while it sat on the store shelf. If you are buying a humidor from an online store, it will need to be conditioned prior to use. The worst thing you could do to your precious cigars is to put them into an under-conditioned humidor.
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Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Best Cigars of 2006

May 3, 2007 | Filed Under Cigar Ratings | No Comments

Ratings By: Cigar Aficionado

Every January, Cigar Aficionado comes out with their top 25 cigars of the year. Check out which cigars made their elite cut in the January 2007 issue!
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Heirloom Collection Santo Domingo

April 26, 2007 | Filed Under Cigar Accesssories | No Comments

Heirloom Collection Santo Domingo

Heirloom Collection Santo Domingo
The Don Salvatore Heirloom Collection is our finest example of humidor craftsmanship. Each piece is manufactured using a solid mahogany core and the finest exotic wood veneers and introducing remarkable carbon fiber! The humidors are constructed with unique dovetail joinery. The lacquer finish is a full 1/16” thick. The humidor walls are 7/8” thick and encased with fragrant Spanish cedar. The Santiago, Santo Domingo, Sumatra, and Cameroon feature rounded corners with a solid wood decorative inlay. The seal is the heart of the humidor. All Don Salvatore Heirloom Collection humidors are sealed to perfection to keep your treasured cigars in pristine condition. State of the art humidification systems are equipped with each humidor. System includes a premium grade humistat with magnetic back and a highly accurate digital hygrometer/thermometer. Magnetic back is hidden behind the inside solid Spanish cedar covered lid for a cleaner look. Item 1650 is available in Camphor Burl.