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How do I store my cigars once I receive them?
Place them in a seasoned humidor.
I do not have a humidor, what should I do?
Place them in a zip lock bag or a tightly sealed Tupperware container. Place them in a cool place out of the sunlight and away from any heating or cooling elements. I usually recommend the top drawer of the dresser.
Should I keep them in the freezer?
No. Cigars do not do well in the freezer. The freezing of the cigars compromises the tobacco and will not have the same flavor you have come to love.
Why use a humidor?
The purpose of a humidor is to keep your cigars at their peak "smokability". The most crucial characteristic of a fine humidor is that it can provide a constant environment of about 68' to 70' F and 70-72% humidity. It doesn't really need to be fancy, but it does need to be functional.
What is a hygrometer?
A hygrometer is a mechanical or electronic device used for measuring humidity.
What do I look for in buying a humidor?
Starting from the inside of the box, look for details liked perfectly squared and fitted seams. Gaps provide an exit for moisture. Spanish cedar is the best wood for the interior of a humidor and it should be unfinished. There should be an "inner lip" protruding from the top of the side above in to the lid to help prevent the exchange of moisture. The lid should close sufficiently tight, and be a uniform fit (no sign of warping).
What temperature is best for storage?
70 degrees. At higher temperatures, there are several insects to worry about. The microscopic eggs of the dreaded tobacco beetle, for instance, hatch at temperatures above 80 degrees.
If a cigar is properly stored in a humidor, how long will it last?
Indefinitely.
What are the parts making up the cigar?
Wrappers...
The wrapper is the outside layer of tobacco on a cigar. It gives a cigar one of its primary flavor components. Our wrappers are very high quality leaves. Wrappers are very important to the taste of a fine cigar.
Binders...
Binder leaves are the intermediate leaf used to hold the bunch of filler tobacco together.
Filler...
Filler is the bunch of tobacco found at the center of the cigar. Generally the filler is responsible for determining how strong a cigar will smoke. The filler we use in our cigars is all long leaf.

The blending of wrappers, fillers and binders determines the overall flavor of a cigar. There is an art to blending tobaccos and as you smoke different cigars, you will notice how the various tobaccos interplay with one another.
Are there any differences between the blends of different size cigars in the same line?
Manufacturers often use the same types of tobacco in different sizes, producing different tastes. Often the consumer will perceive this as the same "blend". There is a difference however - it's in the proportions of each type of leaf used. An experienced roller may use different proportions of the tobaccos in different sizes to allow for that size differences. In a smaller ring cigar, the binder and wrapper have a greater influence on the taste, for instance. The blender will allow for this difference by re-proportioning the filler blend. It's just one of those details that requires years of training among master rollers. (and of course, one of the reasons smokers will prefer the taste of one size over another of the same blend....
What is ring gauge and how is it measured?
Ring size is the cigar's diameter, measured in 64ths of an inch. Thus a 32 ring cigar will measure 1/2 inch in diameter. Click here to see the ring gauge guide.
Must cigars be stored horizontally?
Cigars are stored horizontally because in a completely still environment moist air is very slow to mix with drier air. It obviously does stabilize eventually, but with a humidor's frequent openings and closings, this "layering effect" may make your stogies burn irregularly. You can minimize the effect by storing cigars horizontally (and not opening your box too often).
Why create a humid environment with a constant relative humidity of 70%?
Cigars are naturally hydroscopic products. In common with many organic substances, they dry out in the absence of humidity in the air, or absorb moisture from the ambient air. They establish an equilibrium with the atmospheric humidity which surrounds them. At 68% a cigar will slowly dry out and loose essential oils. At 74% and higher, organic molecules will break down out-of-order, producing unwanted tastes. More importantly, at 80% or higher, you're leaving your stogies wide open to grow mold. Neither cigars or humidors are a particularly sterile environment.
How can you tell the difference between Bloom and Mold?
Mold leaves a stain when it's removed, but plume comes off without a mark. Plume is good; essentially this is solidified oil, which usually is a sign that your cigars are aging well. Mold is a sign that your cigars are in too humid an environment.
What should I do if it is mold?
If it is mold, scrape it off, and separate the moldy cigars from the unscathed ones. You can smoke the moldy ones if you like (so long as the mold hasn't spread to the filler tobacco at the foot of the cigar), but you need to keep them away from uninfected cigars, lest the mold spreads.
What can I do to make sure this doesn't happen again?
To ensure you don't have another outbreak, lower the humidity in your humidor, and make sure you don't drip any water on cigars when you refill.
My humidor is higher than 70% !
Up to 73% is a reasonable humidity to be running at. keep an eye on it. If it continues to climb, then there may be a situation to be dealt with.
Over humidification. If this occurs, will it harden the draw of a usually pleasant draw cigar?
Yes, the filler will swell (particularly from the heat of smoking it) resulting in a hard draw and occasional split wrapper.
I have found the cigars I was storing have become dry, what can I do?
First, have patience.  Put the cigars in a humidor that hasn't been charged in the previous week.  Let them rest in the slightly dry humidor for a few days so the cigars absorb some humidity.  Then, partially fill the humidification system, letting the cigars rest for another week before fully charging the humidity regulator.  This process will ensure a slow absorption of moisture, preventing the cigars from getting too much humidity too soon.  If you shock the cigars from too much moisture, they may burst. If you have a cabinet-style humidor, first place the cigars as far from the humidification device as possible, moving them closer to the humidification device little by little over a period of six weeks. In any case, do not light up until the cigars are supple to the touch.  A dry cigar will burn too hotly, and the flavor will seem burned
If my hygrometer reads 68% (assuming accurate) is this environment ok for cigars? What if it was 65% or 75%?
68% is ok generally. At 65% you'll find your wrappers starting to dry out (very delicate and easy to crack). 75% your cigars might smoke a little tighter...
I can't get the humidity in my humidor high enough!
Be patient! A new wooden humidor will take up to 3 weeks to stabilize. wiping the interior lightly with distilled water can hasten the process in a new box, but only patience will stabilize it. Don't try to rush a new humidor....
Can I make my own sampler?
Yes. You may mix and match any of our cigars. The cost will depend on the combination of cigars you choose.
What form of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover.
I do not have a credit card, Do you accept other forms of payment?
Yes. You are welcome to pay with a money order. Sorry, we do not accept personal checks. Any personal checks received as payment will be returned. This is for your protection as well as ours. Please call us @ 1-800-550-0775 for your exact total.
Do you ship C.O.D.?
No. Payment must be received before product or merchandise is shipped.
What is the shipping method and how much does it cost?
We use Federal Express 3 business day delivery. This service runs from $7.00 to $12.00 for a regular box of 25 cigars depending on the zone they are to be shipped to. We do offer FedEx 2 Day delivery service and Overnight services. Orders placed after 3pm Monday through Friday will be processed the following business day. If you need your order to be expedited, please call 1-800-550-0775 to see if it can be done after 3pm.
Can I have only 1 or 2 cigars shipped?
Yes.
Do I have to pay sales tax?
Shipments being delivered within the state of Louisiana will be charged sales tax. Shipments delivering outside the state of Louisiana will not be charged sales tax.
What kind of tobacco do you use in the cigars?
We blend aged (3-4years) Long Leaf Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos and then wrap them in one of our 3 unique wrappers, Connecticut Shade, Cameroon African or Mexican Maduro to create a very unique and distintive cigar for all to enjoy.
How long do you age the cigars once they are made?
We age our cigars 3 to 4 weeks before we band them and place them out for sale.
Why is the Vieux Carre more expensive?
The Vieux Carre has a Cameroon African wrapper leaf which is a more expensive.
What is the difference between the Plantation Reserve, Vieux and Tres Hermanos?
Plantation Reserve is our mild line with a Connecticut Shade Wrapper Leaf.
Vieux Carre is our medium bodied line with a Cameroon African Wrapper Leaf.
Tres Hermanos is our full bodied line with a Mexican Maduro Wrapper.
What is the difference between a Lonsdale and Churchill?
A Lonsdale has a smaller ring gauge and a shorter length. Same basic flavor in both, but provides different smoke times.
Why is the Torpedo shaped with a point?
It is a special shape that allows for a more concentrated smoke. A larger ring gauge and cool at the draw.
Do you have any sweet cigars?
We have Vanilla Sweet in 2 different sizes: Lonsdale and Panatela. We also have a Purito with a sweet dip. These are what we carry on a standard basis, but we can make any of our cigars sweet for you.
What is a "Purito" and how much are they?
Puritos are a small cigar blended from the daily short filler. They come in a variety of our 3 wrappers (Connecticut Shade, Cameroon African and Mexican Maduro). Individual Puritos are $3.00 each or $50.00 for a box of 25 or more. They come regular or sweet.
What is in the Sweet dip?
Our "Sweet Dip" is a special Family recipe. But we can tell you that it is Non-Alcoholic and Sugar Free.
Do I get a discount in quantity?
Yes, 10 or more cigars receive a 30%- 33% discount off the single cigar price and 25 or more cigars receive approx. a 40% discount off the single cigar price. Prices shown already have these discounts applied.
If I purchase 12 cigars what would my discount be?
The discount would be approximately 30%-33% off the single cigar price. Prices shown already have the discount applied.
Can I purchase only the wrapper?
Sorry but we do not sell only the wrapper.


 

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