| The cigar shop of yesteryear has been increasingly | | | | for U.S. citizens to enjoy the many Cuban flavors |
| replaced by a virtual version that offers the same | | | | available for the serious smoker. |
| wide variety of cigar brands, humidors and | | | | In addition to cigars, cigar stores stock various |
| accessories, but knows no geographical boundaries | | | | accessories available for purchase. The most |
| and offers products at a fraction of the cost. Truly, | | | | common, and the most essential item is the humidor, |
| online cigar stores have played a major role in the | | | | which serves to preserve, protect and display a |
| cigar boom of the last decade, revolutionizing the | | | | collection of cigars. Humidors vary greatly in shape and |
| industry and making the purchasing of cigars cheap, | | | | size, from a small box holding just a few items, to a full, |
| hassle-free and anonymous. | | | | climate controlled room, but each serves to provide |
| Cigar stores both on and offline provide a large | | | | the optimum temperature and humidity for lasting |
| assortment of brands, from the inexpensive to the | | | | flavor. |
| premium. Some of the most popular brands in the U.S. | | | | Other products available include containers, cigar |
| include the many varieties of Macanudos, as well as | | | | cutters, lighters and cases. Cuban Crafters, an online |
| Montecristos and Nat Shermans. They come with a | | | | cigar store featuring premium cigars as well as a full |
| full range of prices that appeal to both the serious | | | | range of accessories, even offers gift packages for |
| aficionado and the occasional, recreational smoker. | | | | cigar lovers of all kinds. |
| Of course, the most sought after type of cigar | | | | While some cigar aficionados still enjoy the occasional |
| remains the Cuban variety, which makes them both | | | | trip to their local smoke shop, online cigar stores are |
| more expensive and more difficult to find. Fortunately | | | | clearly the wave of the future and can be credited in |
| for cigar lovers, the onset of the Internet in addition to | | | | large part for the dramatic increase in sales to the U.S. |
| the relaxation of government sanctions regarding the | | | | since the early 1990's. |
| importation of Cuban goods has made it much easier | | | | |