From Barn to Box: How Curing, Fermentation and Handling Affect Mold Risk
Upstream curing, fermentation, and retailer handling influence moisture—and your mold risk. How to spot “wet” boxes and acclimate safely.
Mold at “Perfect” Settings? A Troubleshooting Guide for 68% RH & 65°F
Why mold appears at “perfect” readings—and how to audit sensors, airflow, media, and placement to fix it.
Tap Water vs. Distilled: Does Water Choice Cause Humidor Mold?
Tap vs. distilled: what’s safest for humidors? See how water choice, media, and maintenance impact mold—and the setup that keeps aging stable.
Cigar Mold Explained: Causes, Identification and Safe Remediation
Cigar mold 101: causes, quick ID vs. plume, and a safe cleaning protocol to protect your collection. Targets: ~65–69% RH, ~65–70°F.
Mold vs. Plume on Cigars: How to Tell the Difference
Mold ruins cigars. Plume enhances them. Learn the difference, how to spot each, and why proper storage determines whether cigars thrive or spoil.
Cigar Mold vs. Plume: Quick-Check Guide and Prevention Checklist
White specks on your cigar: mold or plume? Use this quick-check guide and prevention checklist to protect your humidor and enhance cigar aging.
Attributes of a mild cigar
Mild cigars favor finesse: cream, hay, light woods, and gentle strength. How blends, wrappers, and storage create an easygoing profile.
Cigar Pairings with Liquor: A Practical Guide
The smart way to pair cigars with liquor: match intensity first, then bridge or contrast flavors. Includes a classic pairings matrix and troubleshooting.
Do Premium Humidors Improve Cigar Quality?
Premium boxes make stability easy, but it’s time + steady RH/temp that improves cigars. What matters, what’s myth, and how to tune a budget setup.
Premium Humidors and the Importance of Interior Wood
The interior wood is your humidor’s engine. Why unfinished Spanish cedar leads, what alternatives work, and the setup mistakes to avoid.
What’s the Best Setup for Aging Cigars?
Stability + time wins. How to set RH/°F, organize cigars, use cellophane, and choose the right humidor setup for clean, long-term aging.
Are Premium Humidors Worth It? Benefits vs. Budget Boxes
Flavor improves with time in steady conditions. Premium boxes make that easy; tuned budget setups can work, too. What matters, what’s myth, and when to upgrade.
Cigar Pairings with Champagne: Styles and Perfect Matches
Yes—Champagne can pair with cigars. Match delicacy, pick the right style, and pace your sips for a refined, celebratory combo.
Cigar Making: Bunching Methods Explained
Airflow is everything. See how entubado, accordion/book, and other bunching methods affect draw, burn, and flavor—and when each approach shines.
The Discreet Art of Cigar Collecting and Maturation
Stability over spectacle. How to set RH/°F, condition with 2-way packs, quarantine new boxes, and map flavor over years—without the noise.