Valentine’s Day: 5 gift ideas for a cigar smoker

The point of Valentine’s Day is to give a present to the person you love. Where that is a puzzle for many, anyone who shares their daily life with a cigar smoker has rather fewer difficulties. Here are 5 gift ideas for a cigar smoker on Valentine’s Day.

1. The inevitable lighter

A staple accessory, and also the one that gets lost most often. That is why buying a lighter for a partner who smokes cigars is a sound idea. Whether it is a dedicated cigar model, a personalised one or something higher up the range such as a Zippo or an S.T. Dupont, a lighter is always well received.

2. Think of cases

Cases are very practical. They come in all sorts, for every accessory: lighter cases, tobacco pouches, cigar cases and so on. Choose one in a hard-wearing material (leather, aluminium and the like) so that it lasts. Some products can also be personalised, a way of leaving a few affectionate words for the recipient.

3. The humidor

Here is a present that will show the recipient they hold a particular place in your thoughts. A humidor is a lasting object, available in several sizes and materials, and it is chosen with care. It is the kind of gift that is meant to stay in use for years.

4. The ashtray

Often dismissed as trivial, the ashtray is nonetheless a useful accessory. It holds the ash, of course, but it also allows a cigar to be set down from time to time and put out at the end.

5. The gift set

For a present that hits the mark, nothing beats a complete set. S.T. Dupont produces well-finished sets, including some bearing the names of major film franchises such as James Bond. Chacom also offers complete sets for pipe smokers, so there is plenty of choice for Valentine’s Day.