Cigar Ashtray

A good cigar ashtray holds your smoke safely between draws and protects your table. The 8 models here span solid wood with accessory drawers, gold-trim ceramic, portable sets with a built-in cutter, and station trays that pair a whiskey coaster with a guillotine cutter, fitting a desk, lounge table, or travel bag.

  • 8 models in stock
  • Wood, ceramic & portable formats
  • 2- to 4-slot rests for any ring gauge
  • Combo sets with cutter and whiskey tray
  • ✓ Deep-channel slots sized for large ring gauges (60+)
  • ✓ Multi-function trays: ashtray, cutter holder and whiskey coaster in one
  • ✓ Solid wood and aluminum-liner builds that clean in seconds
  • ✓ Compact portable options for travel or outdoor sessions

Why a Cigar Ashtray Is Designed Differently

Standard cigarette trays have narrow, shallow grooves. Cigar ashtrays cut their rests 0.7 to 1.2 inches wide so a torpedo or robusto sits stable without rolling, and the deep bowl handles a 2-to-3-inch ash column without mess. Slot count matters too: the Wooden Cigar Ashtray with 4 Slots and Accessory Drawer lets every guest rest their smoke at once, with a drawer that keeps a punch or matches tidy underneath.

Wood vs. Ceramic vs. Portable: Choosing the Right Material

Solid wood trays suit a desk or library table; an aluminum liner means the wood never scorches and lifts out for a quick rinse. Ceramic is heavier and wind-stable outdoors: the Scotte Ceramic Cigar Ashtray in ivory with gold trim fits a lounge aesthetic well. Portable sets trade presence for practicality: the Portable Cigar Ashtray with V-Cut Cutter and Punch packs into a jacket pocket or golf bag.

Format Material Slots Best For Extras
Station Tray (Horseshoe) Metal + wood base 2 Home bar or lounge table Whiskey tray, cutter
Wooden Tray (4-slot) Solid wood + aluminum liner 4 Group sessions, desk Accessory drawer
Octagonal Wood Tray Solid wood, 5.7 in. 4 Desktop, gift giving Compact footprint
Ceramic (Gold-Trim) Ceramic, ivory glaze 4 Lounge, outdoor table Heavy, wind-stable
Portable Set Metal / compact 1-2 Travel, golf, patio V-cut cutter + punch

Combo Sets and How to Keep the Tray Clean

The Scotte Wooden Tray with Cutter, Drawer and Whiskey Coaster keeps every tool in one place that moves from desk to coffee table without losing pieces. If you prefer tools on display rather than in a drawer, the horseshoe station tray works the same way with an open frame. For a custom pairing, combine any standalone tray with a dedicated cigar cutter.

To ash correctly: do not tap. Let the ash build to 1 to 1.5 inches, then gently touch it to the slot wall and let it fall on its own. Tapping breaks the burn cone and affects draw quality. After the session, wait for the bowl to cool, then lift the aluminum liner and rinse under warm water. Wipe the wood surround with a dry cloth; never soak it. Never stub out a premium cigar: set it in the rest and let it extinguish naturally to keep the bowl smelling clean. Store the tray near your humidor so the whole ritual stays in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cigars actually need a dedicated ashtray?

Yes. Purpose-built slots prevent rolling, the deep bowl handles long ash columns, and the wide rests fit ring gauges up to 60 or 64 that ordinary trays were never designed for. It is the right tool for the job and protects your furniture.

Why are cigar ashtrays so much bigger than cigarette ashtrays?

A 60-ring cigar is nearly an inch in diameter and produces a dense 2-to-3-inch ash column before it needs to drop. A cigarette tray's narrow, shallow bowl handles neither. The wider, deeper design solves both problems at once.

What should I look for in a cigar ashtray?

Slot width and depth (fits your ring gauge, cigar won't roll out), bowl depth (at least 1.5 inches), material with easy cleaning (liner or ceramic), and slot count (4 slots for group sessions). The 4-slot wooden tray with accessory drawer covers all four for most users.

Can I use a cigar ashtray outdoors?

Yes. Ceramic trays are heavy enough to stay put in a breeze. For portability, the portable metal set is compact and easy to carry to a patio, golf cart, or campfire setup.

Are the combo trays with a built-in cutter worth it?

For most smokers, yes. If you smoke at the same spot regularly, having cutter, coaster and ashtray in one tray removes things to lose. If you prefer a specific cutter brand, pair a simpler tray with a standalone option from the cigar cutter collection.

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