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Cigar Bands

A European immigrant to Cuba named Gustave Bock is credited with the invention of the cigar band in the 1830s. Within two decades, banding of cigars exported from Havana became almost universal. (source Wikipedia) He ordered paper rings with his signature on them. He placed the cigar bands on every cigar intended for export to […]

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by Roger, 12 years ago

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Canada Imposes New Cigar Taxes

Hoard ‘em if you got ‘em. Starting Wednesday, the federal government is hiking the excise duty – essentially, an additional federal tax — on tobacco products by nearly 24%. according to the Toronto Sun The tax across Canada ranges from from $18.50 to $22.89 per 1,000 cigars in inventory for Canadian retailers. This most likely […]

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by Roger, 12 years ago

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What is a Cigar Humidor Crystal Gel System?

These are inexpensive humidification solutions that ensure your humidor is properly humidified It’s critical that you keep your humidor at proper humidification and temperature levels to ensure that your cigars are kept in a safe environment free of mold and tobacco beetles. These units feature a proprietary anti-fungal, anti-mold system and are self-regulating, meaning they […]

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by Roger, 12 years ago

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Would you buy a Smart Humidor ?

As you might have known, humidors range from only a few dollars to thousands of dollars for a Liebherr Humidor or a smart Humidor. Clearly a Liebherr is a great humidor, but it’s also very costly. The humidor has MagicEye with digital temperature display and digital humidity display, internal LED lighting and it adjusts the […]

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by Roger, 12 years ago

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Digital vs Analog Hygrometer

There has been an ongoing debate regarding a Digital vs Analog Hygrometer. For reference, a Hygrometer measures the humidity in the air, this makes the device especially useful for use in a humidor. People typically strive to keep it at 70 degrees (Fahrenheit) with 70% humidity. At that temperature and humidity levels mold has difficulty […]

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by Roger, 12 years ago