FAQ

I like a slightly sweet flavor, what do you recommend?

Punch are top shelf mild to medium cigars known for their quality construction and dependability. Slightly sweet in flavor, they possess a spicy aroma and fragrant bouquet.

What cigar would you recommend after a heavy meal?

Partagas and Trinidad cigars are full-bodied, rich, and earthy. The flavor becomes more pronounced with the higher ring gauges. A good choice after a heavy meal.

What is a figurado?
A figurado is an irregular shaped cigar, also called a perfecto. A new cigar line launched in 1996, Cuabas, reflects the growing popularity in figurados. The hand-made cigars in the Cuabas line are strong and full-bodied.

What is a perfecto?
A perfecto is an irregular shaped cigar, also called a figurado. A new cigar line launched in 1996, Cuabas, reflects the growing popularity in figurados. The hand-made cigars in the Cuabas line are strong and full-bodied.

Why is a humidor important?
Cigars must be stored at 70 – 73% relative humidity (regardless of temperature) or they will dry out. A quality humidor is essential to facilitate proper storage.

If a cigar is properly stored, how long will it last?
Indefinitely. People still have pre-Castro Cubans tucked safely in their humidors!

If a cigar dries out, is it possible to get the taste back?
If you let a cigar dry out it will become damaged, but it can be recovered by slowly re-humidifying it in a proper humidor. It will never be the same though, and some cigars will re-humidify better than others.

How do cigars from different countries differ in taste?
You can store cigars short-term this way (up to one year), as long as the cigars were are properly humidified before the tube is sealed. CAUTION: If you open the tube to smell the tobacco, you will let air in and the cigar will slowly dry out.

Are metal storage tubes OK to use?
You can store cigars short-term this way (up to one year), as long as the cigars were are properly humidified before the tube is sealed. CAUTION: If you open the tube to smell the tobacco, you will let air in and the cigar will slowly dry out.