Luxury Gifts Over $100: Premium Lighters, Cutters and Ashtrays (2026)
Premium Xikar and Colibri gifts over $100: statement ashtrays, desk lighters, quad-jet and soft flame lighters, and top cutters.
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Best Lighter Gifts Under $75 (2026 Gift Guide)
Eight Xikar and Colibri lighters under $75 that make great gifts: torch, soft flame, slim and outdoor picks, all in stock in Skokie.
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Colibri Heritage Pocket Lighter Review: A Double Torch in a Cube
Most torch lighters look like tools. The Colibri Heritage Pocket Lighter looks like a small piece of jewelry. It is a double torch lighter in a square, cube-shaped body, and it has no button on the outside. You light it by sliding the face. Here is how it works, what it does well, and who…
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Xikar Allume 2 Review: The New Double Jet Pocket Torch
Xikar rebuilt its Allume line in 2026. The Allume 2 is a pocket double jet torch with two angled flames. Here is what changed and who it is for.
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Colibri Continental Review: A Classic Single Soft Flame Lighter
A hands-on look at the Colibri Continental: single soft flame, roller-ball ignition, seven finishes, and who it is best for.
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Best Pipe Lighter: Why Pipe Smokers Choose the Xikar Pipeline
Why pipes need a different lighter than cigars, what to look for in a pipe lighter, and a close look at the Xikar Pipeline soft flame lighter.
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Boveda 65% vs 69%: Which Humidity Pack Is Best for Your Cigars?
How Boveda 2-way humidity packs work, the difference between 65% and 69% RH, how many packs you need, and when to replace them.
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Xikar XO vs Xi1 vs Xi2: Which Xikar Cigar Cutter Should You Buy?
A simple comparison of the Xikar XO, Xi1, Xi2, Xi3 and VX2 cigar cutters — ring gauge, build and who each one is for.
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Xikar Meridian Review: Is a Triple Soft Flame Lighter Worth It?
The Xikar Meridian was the first triple soft-flame lighter. Here is how it works, who it is for, and where it falls short.
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Best Cigar Ashtrays of 2026: How to Choose + Our Top Picks
How to choose a cigar ashtray and the best ones of 2026: what to look for in rests, weight and size, plus our top Colibri picks for value, gifts and groups.
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Best Cigar Lighters of 2026: Top Picks by Type and Budget
The best cigar lighters of 2026, sorted by flame type and budget: single, double, triple and quad jet, flat flame, soft flame and table lighters from Xikar and Colibri.
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Cigar Accessories for Beginners: Everything You Need to Start Right
New to cigars? You only need three things to get started: a quality cutter, a butane torch lighter, and a proper ashtray. This guide covers exactly what to buy, what to avoid, and how to use each one.
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V-Cut vs Guillotine vs Punch Cut: Which Cigar Cutter Is Right for You?
V-cut, guillotine, or punch? Each cigar cut delivers a different draw and works better on different cigars. This guide breaks down exactly which cutter to use and why — with picks from Colibri’s lineup.
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The Ultimate Cigar Accessories Gift Guide (2026)
Buying a gift for a cigar smoker? This guide covers the best cigar accessories at every price point — from a first cutter under $50 to a full premium desk setup. Free shipping on all orders at High Heaven Gallery.
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Xikar vs. Colibri: Which Cigar Accessories Brand Is Better?
When it comes to premium cigar accessories, Xikar and Colibri are two of the most trusted names in the industry. From cutters to torch lighters, both brands offer reliable products that cigar smokers love. While neither brand is a bad choice, each has its own strengths. Our Top PicksShort on time? These are the three…
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Why Your Torch Lighter Stopped Working (And How to Fix It in 2 Mins)
You just bought a $40 Xikar and it’s already clicking without a flame. Before you blame the lighter, the problem is almost always one of three things — and all of them are fixable at home in a couple minutes. Problem 1: Air trapped in the tank. This is the most common cause. When you…
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The Only Cigar Lighter Guide You Need: Soft Flame vs. Torch
A gas station lighter will technically light a cigar. But it’ll also scorch the wrapper, leave a chemical taste, and give you an uneven burn that ruins the first third. How you light a cigar matters more than most beginners realize. Here are your options, what each does well, and when to use it. Soft…
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