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Fan Mail: Yes, Even More of your Burning Cigar Questions, Answered (Part 33)

Fan Mail : Your Burning Cigar Questions Answered From Home (Part 33)

Now that many of us are homebound, we thought that it might be a good idea to channel our inner MacGyvers. We’ve got the drop on some DIY cigar tips that will help you navigate the world of cigars while maintaining that critical social distancing.
Among all the changes this ‘work from home’ lifestyle has brought with it, one thing that hasn’t changed is your thirst for cigar knowledge. As we always say, the readers have spoken, and boy – now more than ever – do you want answers.

This time, we’ve selected three questions recently submitted by viewers. We’ll cover subjects like how to cut a cigar if your cutter is MIA, to questions on a cigar’s strength and more.

If you found them helpful, we request that you like and share these videos with your smoking buddies. And if you want to be the first in the know next time, subscribe to our YouTube channel and click on the notification bell to get first dibs when Fan Mail makes its return.

In the meantime, if you’ve got a burning question, want some advice, or anything cigar related that we haven’t thought of yet, drop us a comment below, e-mail us, or contact us on social media, and you just might see it answered in the next edition!

Cigar Question #1: How To Cut a Cigar (with items you can find around the house)

By Jared Gulick

Recently, I found a question in our inbox from Glenn in Sioux City, Iowa. He told me that his only cutter was lost, and he can’t get out for a new one since his local shop is closed. I told Glenn that he can get a brand new cigar cutter from Famous shipped right to his door.

And that led to his second question. “It’s going to take a few days to get here, so how can I cut my cigar right now?” No worries, Glenn. I’ve got you covered. If you want to know what I told him, check out this video on how you can cut your cigar with a few everyday items you’ve probably got sitting around the house.

Cigar Question #2: Are premium cigars stronger now then they were 15 to 20 years ago?

By Gary Korb

An interesting question from Stephen in Highland, NY, since a cigar’s strength is most often a subjective matter. Certainly, there were “strong” cigars 15 to 20 years ago, but are the cigars today really stronger, and if so, in what sense? Watch now, as I cut to the core of the debate. . .

Cigar Question #3: Can I Store Cigars in a Tupperware or Plastic Bag Instead of a Humidor?

By John Pullo

Dan Peterson commented on on of our recent articles: “I use a small Tupperware style container that snaps shut very tight. My question is, I only keep maybe 5 cigars in it at a time, sealed in a zip loc bag with a couple of water type pillow. Is this ok to keep my cigars smokeable?”

A great question if, like Dan, you’re looking for a way to keep just a few cigars fresh and ready to smoke. Watch now and I’ll give you a couple of Tupperware tips, if you don’t want to mess around with a full size humidor…