1. Upgraded Cigar Storage: What’s a Good Wood Humidor?
Every great cigar collection needs a great humidor—essentially a properly humidified container used to store cigars. New cigar smokers might not yet own a humidor. This puts you in the enviable position of presenting your special someone with an essential cigar gift that can last forever. Every time your giftee reaches for a cigar, they’ll think of you. But traditional wood humidors vary in quality and can be a lot of work to maintain.
The New Boveda Humidor
Just in time for the holiday season, Boveda introduced the Boveda Humidor. This well-built, expertly constructed humidor simplifies cigar storage for smokers. The first wooden humidor designed to maximize Boveda’s patented 2-way humidity control, the Boveda Humidor eliminates the maintenance of traditional wooden construction. Its zero-lapse system rewards smokers with hands-off humidity control for cigars and a lifetime of perfect cigar storage.
It comes with everything they’ll need to get started storing and aging cigars. Opt in to auto replenish a refill Boveda every six months to solve the gift giving dilemma of what a cigar smoker really needs.
2. Premium Cigars: How to Pick Cigars for Someone
If you’re an outsider to the cigar world, it can feel daunting trying to pick the right stick; there are many different types of cigars, and many different types of cigar smokers, each with unique preferences. A cigar sampler bag is always a welcomed gift for a cigar smoker. Many cigar makers curate combos highlighting varying lines, blends, and sizes. Or DIY a cigar gift bag with a Boveda Humidor Bag to preserve some awarding-winning selections from the latest Cigar Aficionado list of top cigars. You can chat with a reputable local tobacconist (who might even know your giftee) for recommendations.
Before you head to the cigar shop:
- Do some “recon.” Snoop around in their humidor—snap a few photos of the cigar brands they prefer and the cigar sizes they enjoy.
- Establish your cigar gift budget—a single premium stick can range anywhere from under $10 to $100 and up.
- Know when to shop for cigars if you’re looking for personalized guidance—midweek, midday.
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3. A Good Read on Cigars: What’s a New Book for Cigar Lovers?
Light a fire, light a Churchill, page through a beautiful book on cigars—now that’s a holiday. An enduring gift for a cigar lover is a deluxe first edition of CIGARS: A Biography.
This educational, entertaining tour de force by Aaron Sigmond is part historical tale, part travelogue, part luxury textbook. This global odyssey traverses the Old World and the New, as well as up and down the eastern seaboard from Florida to New York City and New England. Brimming with colorful characters and firsthand observations, CIGARS: A Biography takes the reader to cigar factories, tobacco farms, cigar merchants, and smoking lounges. A must-have for avid cigar lovers.
4. Subscription Services and Classes: What to Get a Cigar Lover Who Loves to Learn
- Cigar Subscription Box: Monthly deliveries bring an ever-changing selection of curated cigars to their door, ideal for those who love discovering new blends and brands.
- Online Cigar Classes: Elevate them from cigar connoisseur to cigar sommelier—smokers love to learn more about their passion. Some virtual cigar continuing education courses even offer certifications to students who master the materials.
- Cigar Magazine Subscription: Keep them up-to-date on industry news, new releases, and in-depth articles. Check out this article about the best cigar magazines worth subscribing to—many are available in print and digital editions.
5. Cigar Accessories: What are Tobacconist’s Dream Tools?
For any aficionado, the right cigar accessories are essential. These tools ensure cigars are properly stored, expertly cut, and ready to light up at any time. Here are some practical gifts that cigar smokers love:
- Boveda 2-way humidity packets for cigars. These small but mighty packets emit or absorb water vapor to maintain a consistent relative humidity inside a humidor, humidor bag, or travel case. Maintaining humidity is critical to preserving the complex flavors, structural integrity, and rich smoke of a cigar. Cigar lovers love this practical cigar gift.
- Lighters: While any lighter will do in a pinch, a proper cigar lighter brings the experience up a notch. Choose from a range of styles: classic single-flame butane lighters for precision, double or triple-jet lighters for windy conditions, or even vintage models with a timeless flair.
- Multi-Use Tools: For the enthusiast who loves a good gadget, a cigar multi-tool can be a playful, yet functional gift. These tools often combine a cutter, punch, and lighter into one compact design, perfect for a no-fuss experience.
BONUS: What are Some Fun Cigar Stocking Stuffers?
Lastly, depending on their sense of humor and personality, you can get them a novelty cigar gift. Some people love novelty gifts while others don’t—at the end of the day, you know your giftee best.
Here are a few fun, cigar-related presents to put under the tree, surprise your Secret Santa, or cycle into the White Elephant exchange this year:
- Personalized Cigar Bands: These can be customized with initials or messages, adding a personal touch to each smoke.
- Luxury Ashtrays: A ceramic, glass, or concrete ashtray toes the line between being practical and aesthetically pleasing. Choose a more contemporary design, so it doesn’t look like the kind of gift you might get your dad in the 1950s.
- Cigar-Themed Apparel: Tees, hats, socks, cross bags and more can be a playful, cheeky way of rounding out a cigar lover’s holiday.
