Macanudo: An Elegant Beauty

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Macanudo: An Elegant Beauty

MacanudoCigar lovers around the world love to smoke a cigar that gives them satisfaction from a perfect taste. Macanudo has been a popular cigar brand since its inception in the US market. They are popular as one of the best selling cigar brands in America for over five decades. It received continuous praises and positive ratings from the popular cigar magazine “Cigar Aficionado.”

Made of a silky, golden US Connecticut shade wrapper, the cigar provides cigar lovers ecstasy and happiness when smoked. Crafted elegantly with a Mexican binder and a Dominican-Mexican filler, the cigar produces a very unique taste and aroma. Introduced in the cigar market by General Cigar in 1971, Macanudo has a mild flavor. Initially, the cigar was made in Jamaica, but due to unfavorable conditions, the cigar is now made in the Dominican Republic.

The cigar has been made in the Dominican Republic with the finest Connecticut shade wrappers, twice-aged Dominican fillers that are mild yet flavorful, and binders that are grown in the San Andres Valley of Mexico. If you want a cigar to feel special and distinguished, you can’t ignore the classiness of a Macanudo.

Fabulous…. Alec Bradley Cigar

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Fabulous…. Alec Bradley Cigar

Made by Nestor Plasencia’s Segovia factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, Alec Bradley American Classic surprises all its smokers around the world with its smooth, sweet and complex features. The mild to medium-bodied cigar is a perfect mix of Nicaraguan filler, Nicaraguan binder, and a Connecticut-seed wrapper from Honduras.

Alec Bradley American Classic was one of the Tampa-styled cigars of the early 20th century. Since then, it has gained immense popularity and fame in different countries. The cigar is a perfect gift for its lovers from its makers that poured all their experience and knowledge in shaping an attractive cigar that always registers a smile on the faces of cigar lovers. When a perfect Alec Bradley is consumed by cigar lovers, they not only get a rich taste and flavor from its filler and wrapper but also a feeling that refreshes their body and mind.

To give you the best experience, they are made under expert supervision so that you can find a flawless and immaculate smoke. To feel the aroma of tobacco and own its ecstasy, you need to have a pack of beautiful cigars in your hands. The cigar is made only for the smoker who loves style and perfection.

Montecristo Cigars

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Montecristo Cigars

Montecristo churchillKnown as one of the most famous cigar brands in the world, Montecristo has topped the world’s renowned cigar list. The cigar has emerged as a top cigar brand with the highest ratings from its American consumers. Made in La Romana, Dominican Republic, the mild to medium bodied cigar has a wrapper from Connecticut and a binder and filler from Dominican Republic so that you can have the best smoke. Montecristo cigars deliver its lovers with rich taste with silky notes of roasted almonds and sweet coconuts that result in a delicious harmony.

New or existing cigar lovers around the world will find the cigar tasteful and perfect to enjoy. The perfectly designed cigar exceeds the expectations of cigar lovers. You can get the best deals on Montecristo cigars that are available in singles, packs, and boxes.

The cigar is available in different versions including Montecristo 75th Aniversario, Montecristo Afrique, Montecristo Classic, Montecristo Flor Fina, Montecristo Habana 2000, Montecristo Platinum Series, Montecristo Red, and Montecristo White. All the versions of cigars provide smokers a unique smoking experience that they rarely find from other cigars in the market. The cigar never allows smokers to feel dejected and unhappy. Enjoy some today!

Romeo y Julieta 1875

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Romeo y Julieta 1875

romeo y julietaOriginally established by Inocencio Alvarez and Mannin Garcia in 1875, Romeo y Julieta is one of the most famous Cuban cigars. Since then, the cigar has gained immense popularity amongst cigar lovers for its flavor and taste released from its medium-sized body. Elegantly crafted by skilled cigar makers in the Dominican Republic, the cigar has an Indonesian wrapper and its binder and filler is from Dominican Republic.

Affordability is the best factor of the cigar that allows all smokers to grab it into their reach. The cigar does not burn a hole into your pocket. It not only gives you a perfect smoking experience, but also offers you a chance to taste one of the best Cuban cigar lines.

The ingredients used to form a complete cigar work together to create a rich and aromatic smoke.

All the versions of Romeo y Julieta are perfectly made by experienced and professional cigar makers so that you don’t miss the perfect taste and flavor that you expect from a genuine and superb cigar. If you want to have a cigar that makes you feel special and distinguished, you need to have Romeo y Julieta 1875 so that you can consume in a style.

Warm up with a nice Macanudo!

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Warm up with a nice Macanudo!

Macanudo cigarsNothing is more exciting for a cigar lover than a perfectly made Macanudo that offers a unique taste and flavor casting a magic spell on your mind and heart. When it comes to Macanudo, cigar lovers get a tasteful smoke that adds perfection to their smoking experience. Made in the Dominican Republic, the mild-medium cigar has a silky, golden US Connecticut Shade and a binder from Mexico. The cigar is a perfect result of a Mexican binder and Dominican-Mexican filler that make it a mild bodied, yet flavorful cigar. The binder of the cigar is grown in the San Andres Valley of Mexico.

Recognized as the best selling cigar brand in America, the cigar is superbly known for its mild flavor and body. Cigar lovers can feel the enriched smoking experience with Macanudo’s smooth, creamy smoke. Whether you are a cigar lover, man or woman, the cigar is elegantly crafted to offer you smooth and robust taste.

If you want to feel the fragrances of tobacco fields and own the ecstasy produced by its filler, you can’t afford to miss an opportunity to enjoy a cigar that is made only for you.

Macanudo gives you a reason to smile and enjoy a beautiful cigar.

Cigar Tip for Dry Cigars

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Cigar Tip for Dry Cigars

A friend of mine came over the other day and we started talking about cigars. Well, once I get started on cigars, I get the urge to have a smoke! I broke out two Macanudo Cafe Royale cigars, one for me and one for my buddy. As we chatted and smoked, he asked me what to do about an expensive Opus X he had that hadn’t been properly stored for a couple months.

He’s not a big time cigar smoker, but when someone gifts him a cigar, he keeps it for a rainy day. He had received the Opus X as a gift, but didn’t store it properly (yikes). He asked if it was okay to smoke after it had been sitting out. I told him lots of people don’t know how to properly store a cigar, especially if they aren’t cigar smokers, but hey, it’s okay! I told him about a method he can try to restore the cigar, since it has dried out and needs moisture.

Get a large plastic zip baggie and place the cigar inside.

Put a humidifier pack in with your cigar. Start with a Lotus Humidification Pouch for now. This pack keeps the humidity level at 69% in the environment you place it in.

Seal the bag and let the cigar rest for 3-4 weeks somewhere at room temperature.

Every few days you can check the humidifier pack to make sure it’s still providing moisture. If you touch it and it’s hard, it means you need to replace it with a fresh one.

After a couple months, your cigar should be restored back to health and ready to smoke. If it doesn’t feel dry and you don’t hear leaves crackling when you roll the cigar with your fingers, then you are all set.

Although time consuming, it can save your cigar’s life. Now we aren’t promoting this behavior of leaving your cigars out to dry, but if you are desperate to save a cigar, this method can work if done properly and carefully.

Is that Mold or Plume?

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Is that Mold or Plume?

Sometimes you might see some fine white powdery dust that forms on your cigars. Have no fear, this isn’t mold. It’s actually called Plume (also known as Bloom) and it forms on cigars when oils exude from the tobacco as a result of aging. The oils then dry to create a white powder on the outside of the cigar. Some avid cigar smokers prefer to only smoke cigars that have aged to bloom. You can just easily brush it off prior to smoking.

Some examples of cigars with plume: 

 

Now if the residue you see is more of a bluish color and leaves a stain on the wrapper, then your cigar is a victim of mold. Mold is mostly caused by high temperature and humidity. Just make sure to keep your humidor near 70 degrees and 70% humidity, and you will be fine. Also, make sure to use distilled water in your humidification device.

Some examples of cigars with mold: 

 

 

We hope this post will help you identify plume vs. mold 🙂

Don’t Forget to Calibrate Your Hygrometer!

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Don’t Forget to Calibrate Your Hygrometer!

hygrometerIf you want to maintain the condition of your cigars, it’s best to calibrate your hygrometer once a year. This is the instrument in your humidor that measures the moisture content in the air (humidity level). A humidor that is too wet will cause mold, and a humidor that is too dry will dry out your cigars. A difference of 5% will make a big difference to your cigars. The humidity level should be about 70%.

To calibrate your hygrometer, use plain table salt (NaCl). A solution of table salt and water will maintain 75% RH in a sealed environment at room temperature.

What you need…

• One tablespoon of salt
• Small bottle cap sized container
• Ziploc bag

• Place a tablespoon of salt into the small container and add a few drops of water so you have a wet pile, not dissolved salt. (If you add too much water, just add some more salt.)

• Place the wet salt solution and your hygrometer into the bag, making sure not to spill the solution on your hygrometer.

• Press most, but not all, of the air out of the bag and seal it. (make sure that the bag is well sealed)

• Leave it for a minimum of five hours at room temperature before checking the reading.

• After five hours, read the hygrometer through the bag. It should read 75%. If not, note the reading and repeat the procedure.

• Take the average of the two readings for a good calibration figure. For instance, if you have readings of 70 and 72%, your calibration figure should be- 4%. When checking your humidor using that hygrometer, always add 4% to get the accurate reading.

What’s that Smell?

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What’s that Smell?

cigar burningNever “put out” a cigar by stubbing the end of it. You should always let it extinguish itself naturally.

Ever been in a cigar lounge and seen someone stub the end of their cigar in the ash tray when they’re done smoking? You know that horrible smell that gets released into the air? Unpleasant odors fills the air because the cigar’s filler tobaccos become exposed, and these are filled with a buildup of oils.  I’m sure we’ve all done it at some point, but it’s not proper cigar etiquette.

The reason for this harsh smell is that as your cigar burns, the filler accumulates oils and tars. So when you stub the cigar, the wrapper splits, exposing the oils and tars and releasing a horrid smell. Since cigars need continuous puffing to maintain combustion, you can simply place the cigar in the ashtray and walk away, and it will extinguish itself.

Cigars won’t taste the same once they’ve been smoked already, so if you’re short for time, try a shorty cigar. Personally, I will not smoke a cigar once it has already been smoked. Oliva makes some good shorties, and so does Punch. Just look for Robustos if you want a smaller cigar.

How to Light a Cigar: Video

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How to Light a Cigar: Video

Do you know the right way to light a cigar? Is there a right way? We all have different methods, but Stogie Geeks can tell you how to achieve the best smoke just by lighting a cigar properly.

You start with a single-flame lighter, bring the tip of the cigar right above the flame and not in the flame (after it has been cut, of course), and gently rotate the cigar without actually burning it. You must keep a constant rotation, or else one side may get too much heat. Each cigar will take a different amount of time to fully light, depending on the size. For instance, a Macanudo Cafe will take longer than a Montecristo No. 3.

Here is a great video on how to properly light a cigar, compliments of Stogie Geeks. Enjoy!

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