BOX PRESS WITH BOVEDA’S ROB GAGNER Southern Draw Cigars are on fire! And it’s not just about the premium smokes from this Texas-based, Nicaraguan-made cigar company. Watch Southern Draw founder Robert Holt get personal about why doing good is just as important as creating good blends. And why integrity matters in business. See what brought […]

BOX PRESS WITH BOVEDA’S ROB GAGNER What would happen if two guys rolled two cigar sources into one industry-changing digital daily? You’d get halfwheel, the industry’s most popular online source for cigar news, true reviews and glamour shots. (And all the updates on smoking bans and legislation that affect cigar enthusiasts.) Go behind-the-scenes at halfwheel […]

BOX PRESS WITH BOVEDA’S ROB GAGNER “A well-presented science lecture in a relaxed cigar setting,” -Boveda YouTube Viewer It’s not so much a lecture as it is two guys talking truth over smokes. Rob’s pulled in Brian Rice, the Principle R&D Engineer at Boveda, to tell it to you plainly—the science behind Boveda. What’s the […]

BOVEDA GETS YOU PRIVATE ACCESS TO HALFWHEEL’S VAULT Tour led by halfwheel co-founder Charlie Minato Cigar newbies watch and learn. Cigar aficionados watch and be envious. Unicorns. Non-releases. $100 smokes. Culebras. See them all and many more rare cigars as Boveda takes you into halfwheel’s private collection. Flip open the boxes of this respected leader […]

BOX PRESS WITH BOVEDA’S ROB GAGNER If you travel outside the U.S., you can legally bring back Cuban cigars. And smoke them here, too. (It’s a no-no to buy or sell Cubans in the States, however.) Not a globetrotter? Head to Europe with Boveda’s International Relations Executive Benjamin Patock to learn: Why Europeans prefer Cuban […]

Using Boveda but your relative humidity (RH) level is still bottoming out? Correct your humidor’s humidity problems with creative solutions from Boveda’s Rob Gagner and Luke Chase. In Boveda’s Box Press Episode 2, Boveda’s Rob Gagner and Luke Chase reveal: 3 internal factors that cause low RH levels 3 ways to overcompensate for low RH […]

Owner and CEO of Tabacalera Palma It’s hardly work to reminisce about our trip to the Dominican Republic to visit José “Jochy” Blanco of Tabacalera Palma. But since they pay us in blends and Boveda, it’s an even trade! Dream along as Jochy takes us through the tobacco fields and cigar workings of Tabacalera Palma. […]

Introducing the Cigar Podcast: BOX PRESS, WITH BOVEDA’S ROB GAGNER Lose yourself in a good cigar and delve deeper into your cigar hobby with Boveda’s own Rob Gagner. Not only can Rob grow one helluva beard, but he’s also the host of Box Press, Boveda’s new podcast for cigar aficionados (and those who strive for […]

Cigar smoking is an age-old art form, enjoyed through the centuries by farmers and aristocrats alike. If you’re new to the experience, you might naturally feel intimidated; given its rich history, cigar smoking has its fair share of etiquette and best practices.  Smoking a premium cigar is about pleasure—a kind of ritualized enjoyment. It’s also […]

You can roll into your local tobacconist, lay $20 on the counter, and walk away with a premium product that expresses complexity, depth, richness, and nuance. But some high rollers want more. They love the thrill of exclusivity. Seek out the elusive unicorn cigar. Tie status to cigar bands. For true cigar connoisseurs, chasing the […]

If you’ve ever witnessed someone on a golf course wedge their tee into a cigar cap, you’re familiar with the general principle behind a cigar punch.  However, unlike the inelegant golf tee method, a cigar punch is a precise cigar tool. It’s the ace up the sleeve of many cigar lovers, whether they need a […]

As much as you want to believe every cigar that you come across is in peak condition, that isn’t always the case. Maybe a cigar was given to you (storage history not included). Perhaps your humidor is leaking humidity. Maybe you snapped up sticks from an online vendor who is lackadaisical about storing cigars at […]

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for a cigar smoker in your life, or buying yourself what you need to protect celebratory cigars, you’re in the right place. In this curated cigar gift guide, you’ll find smoke-friendly stocking stuffers, cigar accessories, affordable portable humidors that double as cigar gift bags, and more. Browse below […]

Cigars are as diverse as the people who enjoy them. And like other fine products (looking at you, wine), hobbyists like to geek out over the myriad types available. Some prefer a short, stubby cigar with a bold, in-your-face flavor that pairs well with a brandy and leatherbound book. Others prefer a gentler, slimmer smoke […]

People who buy CVaults and EVaults for storage tend to have a few things in common. They generally have a good eye for detail. They appreciate the quality of the substances they’re storing in our products. And, they will go out of their way to do everything they can to achieve and maintain that quality. […]

Cigar smokers love it for traveling with cigars, conditioning new finds and storing overflow sticks. Now the Boveda Humidor Bag, the most affordable portable humidor that comes preloaded with cigar humidity control, has been selected as 2021’s Best Cigar Accessory by Cigar Journal! What are the Cigar Journal Awards? Each year with its Cigar Trophy […]