The Triple Maduro is made up of all Maduro leaf tobacco grown on the Camacho farm in Honduras. The coloring can be a little intimidating for those new to cigars and the flavor can be perhaps a little intimidating as well. Julio and Christian Eiroa, the father and son team behind Camacho cigars, are happy to introduce the first ever Triple Maduro cigar. This ALL MADURO is the result of almost a full years work blending five different maduro varieties. Since they started producing this line in 2007, the blend has remained secret.

From the moment I started the Triple Maduro, I noticed an intense spice that lightened a bit as I continued to smoke, giving way to some nice woody flavoring that makes this cigar pretty enjoyable. One thing to note is that the cigar, even in it’s short size (its only a 4.5″ x 50 stick) it packs a pretty powerful punch that could give even the most seasoned a good buzz.

The sticks are pretty well made, firm, they have a good draw and once lit seem to burn fairly evenly. The ash on the Triple Maduro holds its own pretty well as well. Draw on the stick wasn’t an issue, even with the smaller hole made by the CigarSpike that I used, it was a nice, even draw which is exactly what you want in a cigar.

Over all, I’m impressed with the triple Maduro. I won’t make this a daily (or perhaps even weekly) smoke, as its a little strong for me, but for a special evening, or an evening outside around a fire with a good drink, this stick could provide that little extra kick I’m looking for. I wouldn’t recommend this to someone new to cigars or the “one a month” smoker, but those who have a cigar for breakfast, lunch and dinner might appreciate the Triple Maduro on a more regular basis. Especially if you’re looking to change things up a bit.

Brand:Camacho
Line:Triple Maduro
Vitola:Robusto
Origin:Honduras
Wrapper:Honduras Maduro
Binder: Honduras Maduro
Filler: Honduras Maduro
Flavor: Full, Spicy/chocolate/earthy undertones
Strength: Full
Price: $9 – $12 a stick, around $200 a box
OverAll:****~ (4/5)

]]> http://thecigarhaus.com/2009/12/03/review-camacho-tripple-maduro-robusto/feed/ 1 http://thecigarhaus.com/2009/11/25/perfect-cigar-lovers-gift-set-tinderbox-com/ http://thecigarhaus.com/2009/11/25/perfect-cigar-lovers-gift-set-tinderbox-com/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:10:36 +0000 mcangeli http://thecigarhaus.com/?p=129 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!

Casual cigar owners often ask themselves: is a humidor really necessary? The answer is: only if you care about the quality and taste of your cigars.

After all, for some smokers, the after-dinner cigar is more symbolic than anything – a conspicuous display, perhaps, of taste and leisure, or a social or familial ritual. If, however, you smoke for taste – which is the best reason to smoke – you should probably invest in a humidor: a specially-constructed box designed to maintain your cigars in near-70% humidity and at a proper temperature when they’re not being smoked.

To understand why humidors are so important, remember what a cigar essentially is. It’s a set of rolled-up tobacco leaves that have been cut, dried, cured, and fermented, then maintained at a very slight but essential level of moisture. If the cigar dries out completely – as can happen in open air, at the wrong temperature, or in low humidity – it loses its taste. If it’s kept in an airtight environment, on the other hand, the necessary low level of moisture will, over time, cause mold. A cigar requires a very special set of conditions in order to maintain optimum taste.

The humidity in which cigars are stored is important because of the specific conditions in which most tobacco is grown. The natural climate for most such areas is in the neighborhood of 70% relative humidity; the tobacco plant has evolved for such a climate. Thus, humidity control is the sine qua non of a humidor – without that, it’s not a humidor but a box with cigars in it. Humidors are able to maintain a relatively consistent humidity level partly because of the relatively porous wood used to line them (Spanish cedar and Honduran mahogany are popular choices for this reason).

Most humidors also, of course, have some sort of device that maintains moisture levels; some use hygrometers, which indicate interior humidity. (Digital hygrometers tend to be more accurate, though they lack the old-fashioned appeal of dial hygrometers.)

When packing your humidor, make sure you leave some room between the cigars to allow air to circulate between them. (Again, you want to avoid an airtight fit, which would promote mold. On the other hand, too much empty space will allow that all-important humidity level to drop. Check on your cigars frequently, at least once a week, to ensure that nothing needs to be adjusted). The cigars should, at best, exude a small amount of oil when stored; this is a sign that the humidor is working. Slight amounts of water can be added if cigars start to dry out.

If your cigars suffer an attack of tobacco beetles – a species of beetle that preys on tobacco and can sometimes bore through a humidor – you’ve probably been keeping the temperature in the box a touch too high (tobacco beetles flourish at temperatures over 75 degrees.) Remove the affected cigars and put them in your freezer for 48 hours, then move them to your refrigerator for another day, following which they should be safely returnable to the humidor.

Spanish-cedar humidors are a popular choice. This wood, as mentioned above, holds moisture well, maintaining humidity, and it holds an aroma many consumers find pleasant and complementary to that of the cigars themselves. It’s also slightly favored for keeping tobacco beetles out, and it doesn’t warp in high humidity.

When you buy your humidor, “season” it by applying a moist cloth to the interior wood and then leaving a small, closed container of water inside the humidor for 12 hours. If the humidor “drinks up” most of the water, leaving the container near-empty after 12 hours, repeat the process for another 24 hours. Once the water stops evaporating, the humidor is ready for your cigars!

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The Cigar Spike

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.

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Whats that? You haven’t smoked anything in a while? Well then, how about reviewing your favorite beer, wine or liquor. Maybe you have a favorite lighter or the latest Cutter or Humidor that you’d like to review, well, those are fine as well!

Entering is easy. To submit your review, all you have to do is email it to reviews@cigarhaus.com along with any photos and a short bio you want included with the review. Reviews MUST be at least 200 words long (and no worries, they can be much longer!) and reviews with a photo of the cigar in question (even if its a stock photo) are more likely to be published. If you’re an affiliate for any of the online cigar stores, or you own your own store, feel free to include your affiliate link when linking to the product (why should we be the only ones to benefit from your work?).

All the email addresses used to submit reviews will be put in a list and a random generator will pick the winner of the sampler. If you submit multiple reviews in a month, you’ll be entered multiple times for that drawing and the count starts over at the beginning of the month. Its a win/win!

So what are you waiting for? Light up your favorite stick, sit down and the keyboard and tell us what you think about it today!

Cuban cigars originate from the Caribbean, which has a tropical climate very different to Europe. As a natural product, your Havana cigars need to be kept carefully. They are used to being in a warm climate with a relatively high humidity.

Therefore they will need to be protected from extremes of temperature and humidity (particularly low humidity). This is particularly difficult to achieve in air conditioned and centrally heated buildings, where the air tends to get de-humidified and cigars can dry out very quickly. Some cigars come in aluminum tubes which can help preserve them in dry climates, however they tend to mature at a much slower rate than ‘naked’ boxed cigars.



Maintain a temperature of 16 C to 20 C and a relative humidity of 65% – 70%.

In the UK you will need a humidor to maintain the humidity of your cigars at various times of the year:

Humidity

At the least, keep your cigars in a tight fitting cupboard, drawer or box, away from radiators and other sources of heat. Pick the coolest indoor spot in your house. Leave the cigars in their original boxes as this will help preserve them, stop them from being damaged, and prevent any cross-tainting of flavours between different varieties of cigars stored in the same area. If the humidity in your make-shift humidor is low, a damp sponge in a cup will serve as a basic provider of humidity.

When you purchase your cigars from Tomtom, they will be packed in an airtight zip-loc bag, which will maintain the humidity of your cigars while you transport them from the shop to your humidor. These bags are a very efficient short term humidor, however we would not recommend that you leave your cigars sealed in these bags for more than one month. Although humidity will be maintained, cigars also need to be exposed to some fresh air to allow them to ‘breathe’ and age correctly.

A variety of desk-top and travel humidors can be purchased (see ‘Accessories’) and are an essential item for the dedicated cigar smoker (more information below).

Temperature

The danger of excessive temperature (combined with too much humidity) is that the cigars can either go moldy or be damaged by weavil attack. If cigars go moldy, this is generally not a problem, as long as it is spotted reasonably soon and the mould (or bloom) only appears on the wrapper leaf. The mould can be removed with a soft brush (e.g. a badger shaving brush) and then the cigar can be returned to store in the correct conditions. If mould gets into the end of the cigar, we recommend that you do not smoke it. Weavil, or tobacco beetle, is a more serious problem. If you see any small holes in your cigar, you should take immediate action. Please call Tomtom for further advice. Never store cigars near direct sunlight or for long periods exposed to sea breezes (salt will not enhance your smoke). The lower the temperature, the higher the humidity required to compensate.

Desk-Top Humidors

There is a very wide selection of these humidors on the market. The basic design requirements are that they are sealable (and generally lockable!), but allow the cigars to breathe. This is normally achieved by leaving the base of the box unvarnished: and no portion of the inner cedar box should be laminated. The box contains a fitting, which provides the humidity: this is normally a pad containing a sponge or chalk, which can be dampened. The box may also contain a dial showing humidity and temperature.

As a rule of thumb, the smaller the box, the harder it is to maintain a steady level of humidity within its confines. These humidors do not regulate temperature. The price range starts from about 125 for a plexi glass humidor, which will hold approximately 50 cigars to 2000 and above. A comprehensive selection is shown on our accessory page. Fabulous humidors can also be created out of antique boxes which many families have inherited as writing slopes or medal cases and which have since become redundant. This is a very cost-effective way of storing your cigars in a unique and personal humidor.

Travel Humidors

Ranging in price from 100 upwards. These are not suitable for long-term storage of cigars, however they are essential if you are moving about: the wrapper leaf on a handmade cigar is very thin and delicate and will easily damage. The safest way to prevent this is to keep the cigars in their original box, in tubes or in a purpose-built travel humidor.

Cigar Cases

Generally these do not offer humidification systems built in, but will protect your cigars if you take them in your pocket for the day. There are some metal tubes with hermetically sealed screw tops that will act in the same way as a cigar tube and seal in moisture. The majority are made from leather and offer protection from damage as well as limited protection from fluctuations in humidity and temperature.

Reviving Dried-Out Cigars

This is not an exact science and not always successful. Dry cigars need to be rehumidified very slowly and with care. We suggest you speak to us

Footnote

We do NOT recommend that cigars are kept in a refrigerator for storage. It is likely that the cigars will be dried out by this process and irretrievably damaged.

About the Author:

Mike Keesling is a freelance writer and cigar afficiando. His favorite cigar emporium is Ceniza Lounge in Pasadena, California.

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Do you have friends who are chain smokers? Do you want to gift them something special in festive seasons or some special occasions to celebrate with joy? If your answer is positive, then you can gift them cigar that would bring smile to their faces. For such a person cigar and tobacco gifts would be an ideal gift. Nowadays cigar has been become a standard of smoking and life style of some persons is changed. Cigar smoking is better than cigarettes for healthy life. With the resurgence of cigar smoking, a number of people have switched to smoking cigars from cigarettes for several reasons. The first and foremost reason is health as cigars are comparatively much healthier than cigarettes. Due to rise of this new trend, there has also been an enormous boom in the cigar trade with the birth of a number of new cigar brands and the advent of many new cigar flavors and accessories.

Cigar Basics

A tightly rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco is called cigar. And cigar tobacco is grown in various countries including Brazil, Cameroon, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Sumatra, Philippines, and the Eastern United States.

Cigar Brands and Manufacturers

In fact, there are a number of cigar brands and manufacturers located globally. However, some of them boast global recognition including Rocky Patel, Gurkha, Ashton, Romeo y Julietta, Montecristo, and Cohiba. Moreover, Gotham Cigars is proudly associated with some of most recognized cigar manufacturers such as Altadis, General Cigars, Davidoff, and Camacho.

Cigar Accessories

Humidors, cutters, lighters, cases, humidification, books and ashtrays are some of the popular cigar accessories available with the help of online stores at rock bottom prices. For fully enjoying the cigar smoking, these accessories can help you greatly.

Cigar Types

Generally, cigars are categorized by various ways depending upon the size and shape, flavor or strength, and country of origin. Some of the best known cigar brands include Cuban cigars, Macanudo cigars, Cohiba cigars and Acid cigars.

Cigar Availability

If you are a chain smoker of cigar and do not have time to go to cigar shop, then no need to fret as a number of online stores are serving people like you. You merely need to fill in an online form and rest of the work will be completed by them. In fact, your ordered accessories will reach home within least time.

About the Author:

GothamCigars.com is one of the country’s largest shops which provide the freshest selections of premium Cigars. It is the best place for buying a Cigar, humidors, cigar samplers and cigar accessories at discount prices.

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