Posted on: 25-11-2009
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Category : Deals, Gifts
Tags: Cigar, gift set, Humidor, lovers
Just in time for the shopping season I got this awesome deal in the email from Tinderbox.com. The Cigar Lover’s Gift Set is normally priced out at $301, but its on sale for $129.99 with free shipping. This set is pretty good as you get only the most delicious, rare cigars are featured in this set, from Graycliff 1666 (Retails for $22 per cigar), Gurkha Master Select (Retails for $10 per cigar), Rocky Patel, Don Pepin and the limited edition La Herencia Cubana!
Cigar Lover’s Gift Set includes:
- (5) Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic(5×50)
- (5) Graycliff 1666 Presidente (7×48)
- (5) Gurkha Ltd. Master Select #4 (6×52)
- (5) La Herencia Cubana Toro (6.5×52)
- (5) Rocky Patel Vintage ’90 Robusto (5.5×50)
- (1) Yukon Humidor (40 to 50 capacity)
- (1) Humi-Care Crystal Humidification Jar (4oz)
If my wife wouldn’t kill me for buying for myself, I’d have already ordered one of these sets just for the cigars!
The Cigar Spike
I had the opportunity to use an pretty handy little gadget the other day that could quickly become the Cigar Smokers best friend. The
Cigar Spike. The Cigar spike is a small triangular piece of plastic that fits in nicely on your key chain. The purpose of the spike is to render your stogie smokable by piercing the closed end of the cigar so you can draw through it.
Use of the spike is simple, you prep the cigar for smoking, you push the spike through the end of the cigar, and you light and enjoy (the cigar, not the spike). It works in much the same way a punch does by creating a hole in the end of the cigar for the smoke to come through. I actually liked this method of opening the cigar as opposed to cutting the tip off for a couple reasons, the biggest being I tend to hold the cigar in my mouth while working outside with my hands. Generally to do this I have to apply a little pressure which can flatten or ruin the end of the cigar (no doubt you know someone who likes to chew on the end of the cigar).
With a cut tip, you can end up tearing up the end of the cigar and if you’re like me, there’s often a bit of the tobacco that ends up in your mouth (you know, the loose flakey pieces you have to spit out). The spike relieves that issue by leaving the wrapper at the end of the cigar intact, so you’re smoking through a straw.
One of the other nice features is the fact that its not a blade, its not metal. You can carry it through security at airports or concerts as its on your key chains. This is another plus as if you’re like me, when I carry a cutter in my pockets I end up fidigiting with it, worried that I’ll take off the tip of a finger. Well, no worries with the spike.
In all, the spike makes a good addition to any humidor (or key chain for that matter) and is available in a number of colors. You can order a green ones for the golfer in your life for a cool $2.99 for 3 spikes or you can pick up Blue, black or orange from Cigar Spike or check your local cigar store to see if they have the spike.
Leave a comment below for you chance to win ONE of three Cigar Spikes!
This came through on the email this afternoon, you can get a pretty cool looking Romeo Y Julieta humidor with the purchase of a box of cigars. Even better? The boxes are all 25% off!! Here’s the text of the email:
FREE Romeo y Julieta 20-Count Humidor with box purchase ($30 Value!)
Romeo y Julieta Viejo ‘B’ is the greatest, most celebrated blend of Romeo y Julieta ever! Since its Cuban birth in 1875, Romeo y Julieta has been one of the world’s most popular cigar brands. The new and rare Viejo blend is incredible. The perfectly aged tobaccos create a smooth, mellow flavor and mouthwatering creamy smoke. With an Old World Cuban-style triple cap, each Viejo cigar is meticulously box pressed to perfection by the most skilled rollers. Boxes of 20.
The boxes Range from $104 (for the sampler) to $140 for a box of Belicoso. Honestly, you can’t beat those prices, and the Humidor itself is worth at least $25.
Posted on: 19-10-2009
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Category : Gifts
Tags: flask, gift, Groomsmen, liquor
The Perfect Groomsman Gift
Groomsmen gifts are traditionally given either before the rehearsal dinner, before the bachelor party or during a special outing where all the guys are giving the groom-to-be his last hurrah. Liquor flasks are especially smart choices when it comes to groomsmen gift giving.
The cool thing about a liquor flask as a groomsmen gift is this: most guys never think to buy one for themselves. It’s one of those gifts that when you get it you’re like “This is awesome. I know I will use this so many times over the years!” Not only will your groomsmen love the fun factor of a flask, they will appreciate its usefulness. A flask is especially nice for someone that likes to go bar hopping but doesn’t like to spend a ton of money on drinks at the bar. You can bring your own booze and save a fortune. If you’re frugal or on a budget, a flask is your party friend.
