There was a time when cigar smokers were limited to whatever it was that their local smoke shop had to offer. In more rural parts of the country smokers were limited even more to what the local gas station or convenience store had behind the counter.
But with the proliferation of reliable online cigar stores, it is easier now than ever before to get a wide variety of cigars at affordable prices. And it isn’t just cigars that they have to offer either. They have an exciting array of quality accessories from humidors and ashtrays to cutters and lighters.
Here are just a few examples of how ordering cigars and cigar accessories online can greatly heighten your smoking enjoyment.
A World of Variety
By far the greatest advantage of cigar shopping online is the unbelievable array of brands and styles that are at your fingertips. Cigars that only a few years ago would have been impossible for some people to track down are now just a few mouse-clicks away.
Cigar-maker Sam Leccia conceived of the Nub Connecticut 460 with a specific idea in mind.
Many cigars have a “sweet spot,” but Leccia wanted to produce a cigar where the whole thing was a “sweet spot.” The short length and wide ring gauge of the Nub help to make that happen. You will be amazed at how a cigar that is only four inches long will regularly smoke for over an hour.
The Cohiba Robusto is a cigar constructed of parts from around the world. The filler is grown out of seeds from the Dominican Republic. The binder is constructed of rare Indonesian Jember. All this is finally hand-rolled in an African wrapper from Cameroon. If you have been counting, that is ingredients from three distinct continents! The amazing part is how well they blend together, combining to form a complex and deeply satisfying flavor.
But if you have a craving for a dark, full-flavored, oily cigar, you are going to want to try the CAO MX2 Toro. It is a legitimate Double Maduro that delivers only the smoothest and tastiest smoke.
Years ago, cigars like these would be tough to track down. These days they are right at your fingertips.
Unbeatable Savings
Of course, variety isn’t the only advantage to buying cigars on the Internet. You can also get great deals by buying boxes of cigars online. When you cut out the middleman, the savings get passed down to you.
Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real Toros are such delightful and luxurious cigars that buying them a box at a time only makes sense. The filler is made from a blend of vintage Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos. The binder is Nicaraguan and the wrapper is made from Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf. These are so flavorful you will want to save them for special occasions, but you may have trouble resisting the urge to enjoy them every day.
With Internet shopping, buying boxes isn’t the only way to get a great deal on cigars. Online stores also offer fantastic deals on sampler packs. These are also a great way for beginning smokers to get a feel for what is out there or for what a certain brand is offering.
The Best of Oliva Sampler gives the smoker a taste of all that one of the world’s finest cigar makers has to offer. This sample pack comes with ten cigars, including two of each of the following: Famous 70th Oliva Robusto Natural, Nub Habano 466 Natural, Oliva Serie G Robusto Natural, Oliva Serie O Robusto Natural, and Oliva Serie V Double Robusto Natural. This set is a great way to affordably sample a variety of the offerings available from Oliva.
All the Bells and Whistles
As we mentioned earlier, there was once a time when rural cigar smokers would never know the luxury of being able to frequent a proper cigar shop. But online shopping brings the store into your own home.
Geographic restrictions no longer limit the rural consumer from having a top quality humidor. The Bally II Glass Top Humidor is a nice medium-sized humidor that will house up to 100 cigars. It has a Spanish Cedar wood veneer and a removable cigar tray.
And of course no cigar smoker can get the most out of their collection without a proper cigar cutter. The Montecristo Signature Cutter is a double-guillotine style cutter made of Japanese Samurai Steel. It can quickly and cleanly cut any cigar up to a 60 ring gauge and it is small enough to safely keep right in your pocket.
Shopping online is a great way to get more enjoyment out of your cigar hobby, but it isn’t the only way. Some people think the best way to maximize a cigar’s potential is by pairing it with an aged scotch or a fine wine.
That may be true in some cases, but consider accompanying your next cigar with something decidedly different. Match it with an hour lying out in the grass under a starry summer sky. Pair it with a phone call to an old friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. A drink or a snack might make your senses enjoy a cigar more, but pairing it with a contemplative moment will make your soul grow.
