Getting to where he is today has been a crooked path, but somewhere among those twists and turns Abe has also achieved a lot of personal goals.
Where to Place the Humidification System in Your Humidor
As a matter of principle, the relative air humidity in the immediate area of the humidification system is always higher than in the rest of the humidor. Consequently the distance between the cigars and the humidifier should be as great as possible.
Reserva Orgánica – The World’s first Organic Cigar
Néstor Andrés Plasencia’s passion for sustainable farming took hold while he was studying agriculture. In 2002, the first completely organically grown cigar was born, the Reserva Orgánica.
Interview With Robert Caldwell: Conquering the European Cigar Market
The man who has been shaking up the cigar industry has chosen to focus on subtle, contemporary marketing directed at the European market.
What Makes a Travel Humidor Work Well
A travel humidor should maintain the cigars in the best possible condition whilst you are away from home. Unfortunately very few products achieve this.
Havana’s Top Ten Places to Smoke Cigars
Havana and cigars are simply inseparable. It’s good to know where you can go in Cuba’s capital to indulge in your cigar in a nice environment. The following is a list of the best places.
Camacho: An Institution in a Period of Change
Moving to a new factory brings new tasks and challenges. Together, Camacho’s leading duo, Manuel Batista, general manager, and Luis Tábora, head of finance, give an insight into the organization.
Raquel Quesada: A Strong Woman in the Cigar Industry
After a family tragedy, Raquel took over tobacco purchasing and blending duties with clear goals: to look to the future while learning and working side-by- side with her father, Manuel Quesada. In addition, she worked to strengthen herself against the sexist prejudices that persist to this day.
A Guide to Cigar Cases and Tubes: Metal, Leather, Wood or Carbon?
Humidor expert Marc André explains the properties of cigar cases and tubes made of different materials and gives a guide on how to maintain the case of your choice.
Should Cigars Wrapped in Cellophane be Unwrapped for Storage?
Should cigars wrapped in cellophane be unwrapped when stored in a humidor or be kept in the cellophane? Humidor expert Marc André answers the question in this article.
Should One Air a Humidor on a Regular Basis?
Almost every book on cigars and even the instructions for use of a humidor include the recommendation to air the humidor on a regular basis. If I might be permitted to say so, that is complete nonsense.
Stains on Cigar Wrappers: Green, Yellow, Black and White Spots Explained
Discolouration of the cigar wrapper is usually a pigment fault in the leaf. We explain the causes of green or greyish green stains, yellow or light brown spots and whitish-grey spots.
