Enjoying a cigar is one of the greatest pleasures in life. Whether your tastes send you down the lane of Maduro Churchills or you prefer claros and lighter-bodied cigars with Connecticut wrappers, the time you spend with a good cigar in hand is quality time. That being the case, if you want to get the most enjoyment you can out of any tobacco, there are a few cigar accessories you won’t want to be without. In some cases some of these might be more necessary than others, every cigar smoker should keep some of these on hand for when the occasion calls for them.
Cigar Cutters
This one is a matter of course. It’s not a mere suggestion. If you are already a cigar smoker, then this is obvious information, but if you’re just getting into the art and enjoyment of cigars this is valuable information. A cigar cutter is like a paintbrush to a painter. Without a cigar cutter or a punch, you can’t get any draw whatsoever out of a cigar. In other words, without a cigar cutter, you won’t be smoking any cigars any time soon. To prevent this potential obstacle, take a look at our page of cigar cutters right here on our site.
A Cigar Lighter
You can’t enjoy a fine cigar without a cigar lighter. Alright, the truth is that you can, but you do need something to light the cigar. There are some who will tell you that the only way to light a cigar is to light a match, let the sulfur burn off entirely and then transfer it to a sliver of cedar that you then use to light the cigar. While this will impart a rich, deep, woody and spicy character to the cigar, for those times when you’re without matches and the cigar you want to enjoy doesn’t have a cedar wrapper, a quality cigar lighter will do just fine. And let’s face it - we don’t expect you to be carrying around spare cedar wrappers in your pocket anyway. Plus, a good torch lighter just makes it quick and easy to get a strong, even light. Take a look here at some of our cigar lighters.
Ashtrays
Ashtrays are not an absolute necessity of cigar accessories, particularly if you’re of that breed of outdoorsman that is constantly in the company of good tobacco or cigars. If, however, you have a smoking lounge or otherwise smoke indoors, it quickly becomes fairly necessary for you to invest in cigar ashtrays. A cigar ashtray gives you a place to safely and conveniently ash your cigar and many models also offer stirrups for you to place a cigar in between draws. On top of that, smoking a cigar too quickly can sour the experience, so getting into the habit of taking metered puffs at the right intervals and giving your cigar some time to rest is a good thing. Find our collection of ashtrays here.
Cigar Cases
A fine quality cigar deserves the protection and accommodation of a quality cigar case. They’re not just for show. No, a cigar case is much more than that. Storing a cigar improperly can damage the construction of the cigar which will affect the draw and the way it burns, which all translates into the overall experience. In addition, a cigar case will, in the short term, safeguard the humidity of the cigar and prevent it from drying out prematurely. Check out some of our cigar cases here.
Humidification Accessories
If you’re a cigar smoker, you know this. If not, take careful heed of the following words. The proper humidity control of a cigar is every ounce as important as the tobacco and the construction of the cigar. If you don’t maintain the right levels of humidity where you store your cigars, they will become dry and brittle. That doesn’t just make them unsightly, it drastically affects the quality of the smoke. A dried-out cigar burns too hot and the flavors will all be terribly distorted. It’s unpleasant, avoid it. Check out our humidity cigar accessories on this page.
Hygrometers
A hygrometer isn’t an absolute necessity for a cigar smoker, but it will help you ensure that your tobacco is stored at the advisable range of about 70% humidity. At that humidity level, you will help to prevent your tobacco from drying out and experiencing a decline in quality. It’s just something to keep in mind when you’re looking after the overall health of your humidor. Take a look at our hygrometers here and keep your humidor at the perfect level.
If you’re looking for cigar accessories of any kind, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Atlantic Cigar Company we pride ourselves not only supplying the finest premium cigars at the lowest prices, but we also offer all of the cigar accessories any smoker could need. Take a look through our pages explored in this post, and if you have any questions please reach out to us at 800-887-7877.