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June/July 1999 |
Gary Scott's PIPE Tobacco Jar With pipe smoking's increasing popularity, Gary Scott International, makers of the Cigar Jar, proudly introduces the Tobacco Jar. The Tobacco Jar includes the Evermoist humidification system and airtight lid, which guarantees freshness. Standing 63/4" high and measuring 5" across, the Tobacco Jar holds up to 50 ounces of pipe tobacco, and comes equipped with a mounted plastic spoon that neatly and easily conveys tobacco into your pipe's bowl. Suggested retail, $30. Gary Scott International, Haverhill, MA., Tel: (800) 244-2771. |
Key to Good Cigar Smoking Just poke and smoke, says the originator of the Master Key. Fitting onto the end of your cigar, the Master Key enhances the flavor, cools the smoke, reduces the harshness, and makes it possible to smoke more of each cigar. Unlocking the rich flavors in your cigar by sealing in the smoke and forcing it to continually circulate throughout the cigar, the Master Key gathers the delicious tobacco flavor. Eliminating the need for cutters or clippers, the Master Key fits any size cigar. Suggested retail, $24.95. Master Key, Orange, CA, Tel: (800) 337-0957 |
A Polite Reminder From Shumsky
Between work and play, your brain is saturated with dates to remember. For those that have trouble remembering to add fresh water to their humidor on a regular basis, may we politely suggest the Reminder, from Shumsky Humidors. Running on two AAA batteries, a timer counts down until it's time to recharge your humidor, at which point a red LED light flashes an unmistakable “Add Water” message. Shumsky also provides a Special Care Solution to further enhance the smokeability of prized stogies. Suggested retail, $19.95. Shumsky Humidors, Dayton, OH, Tel: (800) 208-1970. |
Cedar-Scented Matches from Aristoff
Aristoff has unveiled 4-inch wooden matches that tempt any cigar smoker with the smell of cedar. “Aristoff's new matches make perfect sense for lighting Aristoff cigars,” commented Aristoff vice president of marketing Bill Skelley, “as they give a steady flame for over 45 seconds, long enough to evenly light our largest ring-gauge cigars, and they smell like cedar.” Made in France, the cedar-scented matches do not burn sulfur, and the handsome matchboxes bear the Aristoff logo. Suggested retail, $5 per box. Aristoff, Burbank, CA, Tel: (818) 848-5555. |
Fresh Breath With a Kick
Twentysomething Seattle entrepreneurs Adam Smith and Brett Canfield did what no one else thought to do throughout the history of time: they've combined mints and caffeine to create Penguin Caffeinated Peppermints, offering consumers fresh taste and a little pick-me-up. Drowsily driving along on their morning commute a few years back, Canfield popped an Altoid and wondered aloud about the prospect of a caffeinated mint. Smith liked the idea, they maxed out their credit cards, and Penguin Caffeinated Peppermints were born. Suggested retail, $2.99 (75 mints). five Brands, Seattle, WA, Tel: (206) 783-2498. |
Colibri Takes A Quantum Leap
Colibri introduces the Quantum Mercury lighter. Incorporating sophisticated style with superior performance, this brass lighter is powered by the unique Quantum electronic ignition system that uses 60% less fuel than ordinary lighters. The Quantum Mercury produces a long, windproof flame that makes it perfect for lighting cigars, and is available in four futuristic finishes. Suggested retail, $55. Colibri, Providence, RI, Tel: (800) 556-7354. |
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