T Jazz. from Portage, IN reviewed the CIGAR SAMPLER WITH HUMIDOR AND GIFT BOX
Awesome price and a great package. I think everyone will enjoy this sampler!
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
We have selected TEN different premium brands to create a sampler like none other. You’ll get a total of 20 cigars in all, each giving you a flavor and aroma that rivals the much higher priced boutique blends of the cigar world as well as a premium Rosewood finish humidor with humidifier to keep your cigars fresh and ready to smoke! Here at Thompson Cigar, cigars aren’t just our business; they’ve been our passion for almost a century. Don’t miss this opportunity. FREE Gift Box Included. Supplies are limited, so order yours today!
Kid Concho from Stockbridge, GA reviewed the CIGAR SAMPLER WITH HUMIDOR AND GIFT BOX
Great assortment of cigars; good smoke and flavor for the discerning cigar smoker.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
We have selected TEN different premium brands to create a sampler like none other. You’ll get a total of 20 cigars in all, each giving you a flavor and aroma that rivals the much higher priced boutique blends of the cigar world as well as a premium Rosewood finish humidor with humidifier to keep your cigars fresh and ready to smoke! Here at Thompson Cigar, cigars aren’t just our business; they’ve been our passion for almost a century. Don’t miss this opportunity. FREE Gift Box Included. Supplies are limited, so order yours today!
Dave from Texas reviewed the CIGAR SAMPLER WITH HUMIDOR AND GIFT BOX
The humidor and cigars are both of superior quality. This makes a great gift for special occasions or a special gift for yourself. The Humidor is well constructed and beautiful. The Cigars of course are always of the highest quality. [...]. A great Value. Go for it.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Cons: None
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker
We have selected TEN different premium brands to create a sampler like none other. You’ll get a total of 20 cigars in all, each giving you a flavor and aroma that rivals the much higher priced boutique blends of the cigar world as well as a premium Rosewood finish humidor with humidifier to keep your cigars fresh and ready to smoke! Here at Thompson Cigar, cigars aren’t just our business; they’ve been our passion for almost a century. Don’t miss this opportunity. FREE Gift Box Included. Supplies are limited, so order yours today!
Humidors are more than a device meant to store and age your
cigars. Although preserving your choice smokes is their primary function, quality
humidors also provide a classy touch to any room that houses them. Crafted from beautiful hardwoods, these functional works of art also make for excellent conversation pieces. They make a statement about who you are and are an indication of confidence. With this in mind, here are a few ideas about where to put a humidor:
- On the corner of your desk: Placing a classy desktop humidor on your desk tells visitors that you are a confident, self-assured aficionado. Having them in reach also makes it easier to enjoy a smoke during breaks and at the end of successful workdays. It also makes it easy to offer quality cigars when brokering deals and establishing relationships with business associates.
- In a prominent place: Humidors too large for an office desk should be placed where they can be seen and admired by visitors. You would do the same with other works of art and this one will probably be the subject of a lot more conversation.
- In your smoking room: If you use a den for enjoying your smokes, put the humidor in that room to add just the right type of ambiance.
Find humidors, cigars, and all of your cigar accessories at
Thompson Cigars today.
William from Akron, Ohio reviewed the CIGAR SAMPLER WITH HUMIDOR AND GIFT BOX
I have been smoking cigars for about 30 years and consider my an Aficionado and VERY VERY cheap. So I think for the price they was better then expected. The humidor, well what can I say you get what you pay for. The humidor is good for the starter.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Good Value
Cons: Milder than expected
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
We have selected TEN different premium brands to create a sampler like none other. You’ll get a total of 20 cigars in all, each giving you a flavor and aroma that rivals the much higher priced boutique blends of the cigar world as well as a premium Rosewood finish humidor with humidifier to keep your cigars fresh and ready to smoke! Here at Thompson Cigar, cigars aren’t just our business; they’ve been our passion for almost a century. Don’t miss this opportunity. FREE Gift Box Included. Supplies are limited, so order yours today!
January is the heart of winter. In much of North America, snow blankets the ground, you have
to chip the ice off of your car, and heating bills go up. It's cold, it's dark, and it just might be time to head down to Florida or some other warm climate. Whether you can escape the cold weather or not, though, a good cigar will chase away the winter blues in the midst of a blizzard.
The cold weather can make smoking outside much less enjoyable than other times of the year. Nevertheless, as long as you can dress for the occasion, the low temperatures can't diminish the fine experience you get from enjoying a Casa Magna or
Cohiba Black. Just make sure that your smokes are properly stored in your humidor to counter the effects of the cold, dry weather. Outdoor smoking during the winter is also when your fine torch
cigar lighter will earn its keep. Use a quality torch lighter with a steady flame and it's going to withstand just about any outdoor breeze.
Although you can easily enjoy the cigar smoking experience in the outdoors, it's always better to savor a fine smoke in the comfort of your den. Inhale the fine smoke and meditate on the complexities of
cigars while escaping the icy winds of winter. Enjoy a good smoke on a daily basis like that and you won't even need to travel south for the winter.
Find everything from high-rated cigars to quality discount smokes at Thompson Cigars today.
William from Akron, Ohio reviewed the CIGAR SAMPLER WITH HUMIDOR AND GIFT BOX
I have been smoking cigars for about 30 years so I would consider myself an Aficionado. I believe for the money it is a very good smoke. The humidor would be great for the newbie smoker.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Cons: None
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
We have selected TEN different premium brands to create a sampler like none other. You’ll get a total of 20 cigars in all, each giving you a flavor and aroma that rivals the much higher priced boutique blends of the cigar world as well as a premium Rosewood finish humidor with humidifier to keep your cigars fresh and ready to smoke! Here at Thompson Cigar, cigars aren’t just our business; they’ve been our passion for almost a century. Don’t miss this opportunity. FREE Gift Box Included. Supplies are limited, so order yours today!
Big Dog Lar from Alpharetta, GA reviewed the CIGAR SAMPLER WITH HUMIDOR AND GIFT BOX
Outstanding! One of the best Samplers so far. Did not have any duds.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Well Constructed
Cons: Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Gifts
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker
We have selected TEN different premium brands to create a sampler like none other. You’ll get a total of 20 cigars in all, each giving you a flavor and aroma that rivals the much higher priced boutique blends of the cigar world as well as a premium Rosewood finish humidor with humidifier to keep your cigars fresh and ready to smoke! Here at Thompson Cigar, cigars aren’t just our business; they’ve been our passion for almost a century. Don’t miss this opportunity. FREE Gift Box Included. Supplies are limited, so order yours today!
HMJIII from SAN ANTONIO, TX reviewed the CIGAR SAMPLER WITH HUMIDOR AND GIFT BOX
Wish it had a better humidifier.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor
Cons: Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Everyday, Gifts
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
We have selected TEN different premium brands to create a sampler like none other. You’ll get a total of 20 cigars in all, each giving you a flavor and aroma that rivals the much higher priced boutique blends of the cigar world as well as a premium Rosewood finish humidor with humidifier to keep your cigars fresh and ready to smoke! Here at Thompson Cigar, cigars aren’t just our business; they’ve been our passion for almost a century. Don’t miss this opportunity. FREE Gift Box Included. Supplies are limited, so order yours today!
If you have just discovered the wonderful world of
cigars, welcome aboard the ship called, "aficionado". You have now embarked on a voyage that will probably go on for the rest of your life. No worries there because it's going to be the most relaxing trip you have ever taken and there's no way that you would want to get off the boat in any case. Thousands of new smokes are awaiting your personal judgment. Exclusive, high-rated brands will accentuate important occasions. In your search for a favorite smoke, you are going to learn about the different flavors associated with different wrappers, fillers, and brands.
You are going to learn about
humidors and how to protect your treasured collection of cigars. In joining a cigar of the month club, participating in cigar auctions, and buying cigar samplers, you are going to add to your collection without breaking the bank. You will discover when and where to enjoy your prized possessions as well as more common, everyday smokes. With time, you might try and enjoy flavored smokes crafted by the creative folks at ACID. You might find out that you like Swisher Sweets or Backwoods Smokes more than the hand-wrapped brands. No matter where this voyage takes you, it's guaranteed to be a good one.
Find all of your cigars and smoke-related needs at the Thompson
online cigar store today!
If you just joined the cigar smoking club, don't be surprised if it seems rather overwhelming. It actually should be considering the history, creativity, and fine art of cigar making and smoking. The world of the aficionado is no small place. There are hundreds of brands of
cigars to choose from that involve different wrappers, fillers, seeds, flavors, and other factors that can be a source of confusion for people new to the good life. Although personally discovering the world of smokes on your own is the best way to learn about it, it's always good to have a few tips from seasoned aficionados:
- Try a different brand every time you smoke: Even if you have already settled on the smoking just one brand, you probably haven't been exposed to the huge variety of flavors and experiences associated with other types of cigars. Make efforts to try as many cigars as possible to discover the best for each smoking occasion.
- Sign up for a cigar of the month club: This is probably the best way to learn about and try a large variety of high quality smokes without spending big sums of money in the process.
- Get a humidor: Cigars need specific, proper storage or they can go bad in more than one way. Buy one of these as soon as possible to preserve and age your treasured smokes.
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Just because you carefully store your cigars in a beautiful humidor at your home doesn't mean
that you can't bring smokes with you when traveling. Although you can't and shouldn't bring your prized humidor, definitely bring some smokes. Be prepared by carrying at least a few
cigars for different occasions and bring enough to last for the duration of the trip. If the trip is a long one and you enjoy smokes on a daily basis, this won't be feasible but always bring enough before needing to buy more at your destination.
To transport your cigars, you also need a proper carrying case. Although it might be tempting to simply put a few cellophane-wrapped cigars into your coat pocket, this is never a good idea. There's no guarantee that those smokes won't get squashed, bent, or ruined during travel. To keep them from being damaged, use something like a
Xicar Envoy or a
Cigar Mechanics Travel Case. Both of these and other quality cases for cigars will adequately protect and store your smokes. Such quality cases are also important for transporting cigars that don't happen to be wrapped in cellophane. These "naked" smokes are more susceptible to damage and deserve extra-special care.
Find cases for cigars and all of your smoke needs at Thompson Cigars today.
Smoky AK from Wasilla, AK reviewed the LA VIEJA HABANA 'D' COROJO BELICOSO
This cigar is great for the price. At about $2 a stick it is definitely a worthy every day cigar. I have smoked about 6 of these from the box I ordered. Between myself, brothers and neighbor I am down to my last few so I will re-order some soon. Great draw and nice plume of smoke with it. I love the slightly peppery flavor and the medium body to the smoke. The only negative was that a couple of them had an uneven burn. However, I did have them sitting in my humidor for about a month so they may have been slightly more humidified on one side at the time as I tend to keep that humidor at a bit over 70% to enhance the flavor to my palette.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper
Cons: Construction Issues
Best Uses: Everyday, Gifts
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
We’ve been saying it for years; a tasty box of cigars shouldn’t require taking out a second mortgage. If it did, especially in the current economic climate, we’d all be out of luck! Thankfully those crazy kids at Drew Estate feel the same way we do. La Vieja Habana is a flavorful, medium bodied, mixed filler Nicaraguan cigar that doesn’t break the bank. You have a choice of two distinct wrappers – African Cameroon, or Brazilian Maduro – so you can tailor this high quality, small batch, budget offering to your individual tastes. Call your banker and let him know you won’t need that credit line after all. You’ve found La Vieja Habana!
In the not too distant past, hand-wrapped
cigars were delivered in their boxes or in bundles
and that was about it for packaging. Decorative and sturdy cigar boxes kept them safe enough during travel so there wasn't much need to package them in a different manner. After buying a box of
cigars, aficionados transferred them to their humidors and aged them until smoking. However, someone eventually did improve upon the cigar-packaging process. It wasn't a huge deal but many cigar companies saw it as a way of providing an extra bit of protection for their product. This innovation was the cellophane wrapper and it has become a common aspect of many cigar brands.
The cellophane wrapper protects the cigar during handling by distributors and in cigar shops. It's really a nice way of ensuring that you and you alone touch the cigar once it has left the factory. Although the wrapper itself won't hurt the cigar, it's not meant to be used during storage or any aging process. Take the wrapper off before storing it to make sure that it receives the proper amount of moisture. Otherwise, the wrapper will keep your smoke a little too safe and secure and it will probably dry out.
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Cigars demand proper storage. Ignore the rules and you will probably end up with sadly
cracked cigars so dry that even your tears of frustration won't help to bring them back to their former glory. Keep them in places that are too warm and humid and tobacco beetles will feast upon and destroy your precious treasure trove of smokes. To avoid such catastrophes, aficionados use humidors to store their
cigars. These wonderful devices are designed to keep the temperature and moisture levels at ranges ideal for aging your smokes to perfection. However, even if you carefully set the
humidor at the right levels, you still have to keep a careful eye on humidity levels.
It can be tough to keep the humidity levels up during the cold, dry days of winter but for aficionados who reside in hot and humid climates, the challenge frequently lies in lowering moisture levels in the humidor. If the humidity is consistently high, yes, your precious smokes can certainly receive too much moisture. The easiest way of keeping them from becoming downright wet is by putting small cedar trips into the humidor. These can often be found in cigar boxes and work great for absorbing excess moisture.
Find smokes for every occasion and other accessories at Thompson cigars today!
Chomper from Pa reviewed the FAT BOY I 2-FER NATURAL GORDO
Pros:It's great to have a nice 70 ring cigar. Really.It has a nice even burn.I loved the finish..I plan on getting more.Cons:They sometimes go out unless your huffing away at it.The flavor and strength are too lite through most of this smoke. (it does pick up steam as you get closer to the finish)There were some wrapper splitting issues.They didn't fare very well or as long as other cigars in my humidor for some reason.Wishes:I'd really, REALLY like to try this with a maduro wrapper, as well as see more choices in the 70 ring gauge.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Good Draw, Good flavor, Truely Big Ring Gauge, Well Constructed
Cons: Goes out too easily, Too light on flavor, Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Events, Once in a while, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: I know what I like, Stogie Chomper
Fat Boy, Be Gone!
I'll be happy when I see the last of you-that has to be the worst name ever put on a cigar. It's a shame because these 70 ring gauge whoppers taste so fine. But they're priced to sell at this closeout special. Our Fat Boy Churchills are a full 70 ring gauge, and the extra dimension means more filler tobacco goes into each cigar, providing for an extra measure of taste. Indeed, this cigar boasts five full long filler leaves in each cigar. It's a cigar made to be puffed slowly while every flavor subtlety is enjoyed like fine wine on the palate. Yep, you're gonna like this cigar! That's the good news. But the bad news is they're in very short supply, so to get your two ten-packs for a low, low price for the biggest cigar we offer - you better act now. They're going fast!
Non-aficionados might think that producing cigars requires nothing more than cultivating fields
of tobacco and a factory to process the leaves. This, of course, is a gross simplification of the truth. Such careless treatment of tobacco will never result in a high quality cigar (and might not even turn out a smokeable cigar).
Cigars become beautiful works of art through a careful and diligent process that pays attention to details at every single step. All of the companies that produce quality, high-rated smokes produce cigars in such painstakingly careful manners and it shows in the excellent cigars they consistently produce.
They only use certain tobacco plants for certain brands and are careful about the seeds they select for future crops. Low quality leaves are discarded during harvesting and after the drying and fermenting processes. Whether used for filler or wrappers, leaves that don't meet the careful standards of the brand are thrown out. During wrapping, each cigar is inspected to see if it has any blemishes that would diminish the quality of the company name. Each cigar is checked to see if it was correctly wrapped before a band is officially put onto the finished product. Such quality control at every step of the process makes smoking high-quality
cigars such an enjoyable experience.
Find humidors and high quality smokes at Thompson cigars today!
Tom from Chambersburg, Pa. reviewed the CLASSIC CHERRYWOOD HUMIDOR COMBO VI
I bought this as a Christmas present for my brother
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Accurate Hygrometer, Attractive Design
Best Uses: 50 or More Cigars, Protecting Cigars, Storing Cigars
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker
What an amazing value! First there is the humidor, a repository for your prized smokes. With features including aromatic Spanish cedar lining, solid cedar dividers, and a state-of-the-art humidification system to keep your supply of puros at their optimum smoking condition. Speaking of the cigars, there is a 25-count supply of our renowned Don Lugo imported handmades, the very ones that have provided decades of smoking pleasure for our customers. Not to be forgotten is a Bohio Cigar cap. This is a combination that, if purchased separately, would easily retail for $79. A fantastic gift for new cigar enthusiasts, even if that happens to be yourself.
The rich history and refined nature of
cigars has spawned its own subculture and terminology. Although seasoned aficionados are probably familiar with most of these terms, they might be a source of confusion to new cigar smokers. There are too many terms for just one blog post so I will outline some of the more commonly used, cigar-related words and phrases here:
- Blend: This refers to different types of tobacco used as filler.
- Cigarillo: The term used for small, thin cigars that are often machine-made rather than being rolled by hand.
- Draw: The word aficionados use instead of "inhale" because it more accurately describes the act of sucking air through a cigar to taste the smoke in the mouth as opposed to inhaling it into the lungs.
- Filler: The tobacco inside the cigar.
- Humidor: A device for storing cigars and one of the first things you should get after becoming an aficionado. It is known as a "humidor" because it maintains the humidity and temperature at levels ideal for preserving and aging your treasured cigars.
- Maduro: A very dark, fermented wrapper that can have a lot of flavor. "Maduro" means "ripe" in Spanish.
- Wrapper: The tobacco leaf used to wrap the filler tobacco.
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Thompson Cigars today to find all of your smoke-related needs.
Nate the Hunter from Acme, Pa reviewed the CLASSIC CHERRYWOOD HUMIDOR COMBO VI
Excellent cigars and an A+ to the superior craftsmanship of the Humidor! Really a great value! Looking forward to purchasing more of your great products in the future!
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Accurate Hygrometer, Attractive Design, Great Craftsmanship, Holds Humidity
Cons: Difficult To Adjust
Best Uses: Less Than 50 Cigars
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker
What an amazing value! First there is the humidor, a repository for your prized smokes. With features including aromatic Spanish cedar lining, solid cedar dividers, and a state-of-the-art humidification system to keep your supply of puros at their optimum smoking condition. Speaking of the cigars, there is a 25-count supply of our renowned Don Lugo imported handmades, the very ones that have provided decades of smoking pleasure for our customers. Not to be forgotten is a Bohio Cigar cap. This is a combination that, if purchased separately, would easily retail for $79. A fantastic gift for new cigar enthusiasts, even if that happens to be yourself.
