A triple cap is a technique popularized in Cuba. Most cigars are rolled with a “cap” on the foot that’s incorporated into the wrapper leaf then folded over the cigar, then an additional cap is applied on top of that. Triple Cap cigars add one additional cap to get to three layers of protection. Honestly, I don’t think it makes any difference in smoking experience. Some say that it adds another layer of protection, but I almost never have cigars wrappers unravel on me so I don’t know how necessary it is. Frankly, I think it’s more aesthetic than anything. It would make a really good name for a cigar blog site though!

Historically I’d say I’ve lit most of my cigars with a torch lighter. That being said, it is very easy to scorch a cigar with a torch lighter unless you’re very careful. It’s also pretty difficult to use a blue flame lighter outdoors because it’s harder to see where the flame ends. Recently I find myself lighting with matches more and more, or a cedar spill if I have one on hand. Matches work great as long as you’re using 2 at a time, and have a good long match. I have plenty of these on hand as most B&Ms will include them for free with a purchase. I can’t say I’ve noticed a difference between lighting techniques, but I will say there is something romantic about lighting a cigar with matches or a cedar spill.

This is probably the only hot take on this list, but I’m a huge proponent of punch cutters. I think punch cutters get a really bad name as most of them are $2 pieces of crap you pick up by the register on a whim, and to be fair I had a similar experience. The PerfecPunch completely changed my opinion, the blades are super sharp, it’s compact, and it has 3 different punch sizes. I’ve found that with a high quality punch cutter you’re significantly less likely to damage the wrapper. They also lost a lot longer than straight or v cutters, which go dull after extended use. I still have a straight cutter on hand in case I’m smoking a perfecto or torpedo, but that’s really the only time I use them.

This is the kind of question that ill get you into some serious rabbit holes online. A lot of people have very strong opinions on this, but I’ll keep mine as short as possible. I have two separate humidors. One for solo sticks, and one for boxes/long term aging. I keep both of mine humidified with 62RH Boveda packs. I track humidity using a calibrated Govee Hygrometer, and I get an average of 65RH-63RH in both my humidors. I also tend to keep my place 68F-70F. I get very few construction issues, my cigars light really well, and I find the flavors to be best at this humidity. You can dry box if you’d like, but I prefer to pull the cigars straight out of the humidor and have them ready to smoke.

I’d love to say this is a hard question, but honestly it isn’t for me. Coronas have my whole heart. Petit Coronas, Coronas, Corona Gordas, Double Coronas. I love all of them. For me it’s all a ring gauge thing. 44-48 is definitely my sweet spot, but as always – smoke what you like!

DM me! I’m happy to shoot over some recs depending on where you are and what you’re looking for.

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