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October,
2007
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GIFTS & ACCESSORIES
Cigar Buddy Holds Cigar When You Can’t
Cigar Buddy is a portable, mountable cigar holder that securely holds cigars from cigarillo size up to 38 gauge - lit or unlit - in place on moving golf carts, boats, motorcycles or just grilling on the patio. Constructed from non-rusting stainless steel and brass components, Cigar Buddy comes packaged in a magnetic lid gift box with a cigar plug cutter and water resistant pouch. The pouch can be attached to a golf bag and used to hold everything from a set of keys to a lighter. Suggested retail, $49.95.
Cigar Buddy, Ontario, Canada; Tel: (905) 936-9882; Web: www.cigarbuddy.com.
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Csonka Travel Humidors Are Ready-to-Use
Csonka Worldwide has introduced a new line of fully-accessorized travel humidors. Each unit comes complete with a built-in, humidification system, a grained, stainless-steel cigar cutter, brass, analog hygrometer, eye-dropper pipettes with cover tips for transportation of distilled water, cigar retainer bars to insure safe and secure transporting of cigars, and Spanish cedar beds. In addition, each travel humidor can be custom laser engraved with a name or corporate logo.
Csonka Worldwide, Plainsboro, N.J., Toll-free: (800) 276-6522, Tel: (609) 514-2766, E-mail: mchunko@csonka.com, Web: www.csonka.com.
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Montecristo Cutlery Set
Altadis U.S.A. has created a seven-piece cutlery set with featuring the Montecristo brand. Designed to compliment Montecristo’s previously-offered steak knives, this set includes five blades, kitchen shears, and a sharpening steel. Made in China from German 440C steel, the set features riveted handles and tempered stainless steel blades. Displayed in a wooden case, the set features the recognizable Montecristo logo and has limited availability.
Altadis U.S.A., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Toll-free: (800) 683-8800; Tel: (954) 772-9000; E-mail: sales.admin@altadisusa.com; Web: www.altadisusa.com.
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Plunge Lighters from Xikar
The new rapid-fire, single jet flame Plunge lighter from Xikar features bold, contemporary styling. A single push of the thumb simultaneously opens an automatic lid and ignites a powerful,
extremely dependable jet flame with piezo ignition. An oversize fuel window - visible from both sides - clearly shows
remaining fuel level. Plunge is available in five colors (red, black, silver, gunmetal, and blue) and carries
a suggested retail price of $29.99.
Xikar, Inc., Kansas, Mo., Toll-free: (888) 266-1193, Tel: (816) 474-7555, Email: infor@xikar.com, Web: www.xikar.com.
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Acrylic Zino Humidors Now Offered in Solid Colors
Zino has extended its line of modern acrylic humidors - originally offered in two sizes in either transparent or smoked versions - with a “next generation” line of acrylic humidors available in opaque silver, black, and claret finishes. They hold between 35–50 cigars, identical to the smaller size of the original line: 9 1/2 inches wide, 6 3/4 inches deep, and 43/8 inches high. Each unit comes with a self-regulating humidification system to maintain a constant relative humidity between 70-75 percent. Suggested retail, $185; available only to Davidoff Appointed Merchants.
Davidoff of Geneva, Inc., Stamford, Conn., Toll-free: (800) 232-8436, Tel: (203) 323-5811, www.davidoffusa.com.
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Oral Fixation Debuts Powerful Mints
Oral Fixation has introduced a new line of mints specifically designed to help remove the scent of cigar smoke. Packaged in tins reminiscent of a 1920s cigarette case, the mints come in seven flavors: Deadly Cinnamon, Night Light Chai with Caffeine, Green Tea Antioximints, Jasmints, Classical Peppermint, Fabulous Fruit, Mimosa Mint, Mojito Mint, and Sparemint Spearmint.
The Chocolate Factory, Hopewell, N.J., Tel: (609) 466-3297, E-mail: mints@oralfix.com, Web: www.oralfix.com
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CigarSpa Automatic Humidification System
Designed by experts in microprocessor control and cigars, CigarSpa is the world’s most dependable high-tech cigar humidification system. The completely self-contained unit is simple to operate, fully automatic, and operates on four AA batteries. The unit utilizes only distilled water and does not require expensive refill cartridges. Humidity levels can be selected from 65% to 75%, and all relevant data is shown on a display. One unit is effective for up to 200 cigars. Suggested retail, $399.
Csonka Worldwide, Plainsboro, N.J., Toll-free: (800) 276-6522; Tel: (609) 514-2766, E-mail: mchunko@csonka.com, Web: www.csonka.com.
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Ashtray Stands from Don Salvatore
Have more ashtrays than table space? Bring your lounge’s ashtrays within arm’s reach with Don Salvatore’s wooden ashtray stands, new to its line of smoke shop furniture.
Available in either mahogany or medium cherry finishes, these stands are a perfect fit either for Don Salvatore ashtrays or any brand of 10-inch round ashtray. Knock-down construction means lower shipping costs and easy transport and storage.
Don Salvatore, Chicago, Ill., Toll-free: (800) 886-8688, Web: www.donsalvatore.net.
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SMOKESHOP - October, 2007
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