Grand Opening Promos!

Coming up in only 2 short weeks, the official Brothers Fine Tobacco Grand Opening! Hosted by your truly with special guests Southern Draw Cigars, and Solid Rock brewing! 2 great companies based in Austin, TX.

FREE BEER, FREE, CIGARS, AND PIPE TOBACCO!

We'll be giving away a nice cherry wood glass top humidor with 5 cigars, cutter, and lighter to one lucky Winner!

Get one entry for every stick that is purchased on that day, no new to be present to win!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1621996401347532/

April Cigar of the month, almost over!

Only one week left for our cigar of the month sale!

Cuban Rounds Robusto in Natural and Maduro. On sale for only $2.50 a stick!

Hand rolled in Nicaragua, made to replicate those sought after Cuban flavors. Stop in today. This deal ends April 30th!

Find our review of the Maduro on the Cigar Review Page.

Cigar Review: Victor Sinclair Primero Churchill

DON'T RELIGHT THAT CIGAR!

It's been my experience, whether dealing with an everyday cigar or a very nice expensive $10 plus cigar, that relighting is not a good practice. Now there is a difference between relighting the cigar that is gone out during conversation and a cigar that has been out for more than an hour or 2. I definitely do not recommend lighting a cigar that has been out for more than an hour. It's very hard to get the most out of a cigar that's been out for more than an hour. The flavors turn sour because of all the ash that's there in your cigar. The cigar ends up having a burnt harshness to it in conjunction with the moisture generated that basically contaminates the rest of the tobacco that would be good. 

I've had cigars that were over $10 that upon relight were not near as good as when it was burning from the original light. If you feel like you must relight after a cigar has been out for a while, here are some tips before relighting it.

-Clear off ALL the white ash that's on the end. If you can, use your cutter to completely clip the end off the cigar, about a 1/4 inch off.

-Burn the cigar end with plenty of fire. Torch it well.

-Start puffing. Get a good burn as though it was the first light.

All this will help to recapture the flavors your treasure. While you probably won't be tasting the full greatness of your cigar, you can still enjoy about 80% of its glory.

Grand Opening!

If you haven't had a chance to stop in and pay us a visit, now is the time.

Grand Opening!
Friday May 15th, 5pm-8pm. 
Free Cigars!
Free Beer by Solid Rock Brewing!
Discounts!
Giveaways!
and something special for the Ladies...

JOIN THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK

The Million Dollar Cigar Question

As local cigar shop owner, I get asked many questions. Some complicated and in depth, some as simple as "how long will this cutter last?". One of the more common questions is "what is the proper temperature and humidity for cigars?" The answer is... I have to ask you a question. What are you doing with your cigars? Seems like a silly question; smoking them, of course. But when will you smoke them is the real question.

You may have heard of the old saying "70-70" for cigars, stating that cigars should be maintained strictly at 70 degrees and 70% humidity. This is a good general guideline but definitely not required. If you buy some cigars and plan to smoke them with in a week and a half, then you shouldn't worry about keeping them humid, as a tobacconist will maintain them in a proper humidity range. Just keep them in the zip lock bag I gave you and smoke them at will. If you plan to store (age) your precious cargo, here are some guidelines: You SHOULD have a seasoned humidor. Keep that box at a temperature between 67-72 degrees. Maintain the humidor at between 68-71% humidity.

This may seem like a daunting task, but it's really not. After a humidor is properly seasoned (another article), it will easily maintain your humidity in a normal home atmosphere. Think about it, your home is usually between 65-78 degrees in open living areas year round. Relative humidity in Central Texas averages 80%. Not very far from our number we want, huh? Inside that box, the temperature will fluctuate much less than your home, humidity as well. Fear not if your cigars do not stay within the old 70-70 rule, they WILL be fine. Remember: life is short, enjoy your cigars!