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The experience when a person smokes a cigar for the first time can be amazing or horrific if they don\u2019t know what they\u2019re doing. People often wonder how to smoke a cigar because it is intimidating. Even if you\u2019ve smoked cigarettes, smoking a cigar is completely different.<\/span><\/p>\n A great cigar smoking experience can lead to a lifelong love or dislike. The last thing a person wants to do is hack and cough in front of their friends because they don\u2019t know how to smoke a cigar. Learn the ropes before taking your first draw from a great cigar and have a memorable experience.<\/span><\/p>\n Your first cigar shouldn\u2019t be a bargain-basement one you grabbed at a gas station on your way home from work. Mass-produced cheap cigars don\u2019t have good flavor, tend to be bitter, and are not the best smoking experience.<\/span><\/p>\n Instead, visit your local smoke shop or cigar lounge to find a <\/span>mid-range cigar<\/span><\/a>. Why a mid-range and not the ultimate premium cigar? As a beginner, you\u2019ll likely not appreciate the flavors and richness of a premium cigar and it can be too much for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you start with something mid-range, it gives you a pleasurable smoking experience because it\u2019s quality tobacco. There are many different flavors of cigar, and some can be more irritating to you than others. Ask the cigar shop for a milder cigar such as an Ashton Classic or Montecristo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s your first time, so you don\u2019t need to spend an arm and a leg on a cigar. Start mid-range and then work your way up to the more premium selections.<\/span><\/p>\n When you receive the cigar, don\u2019t try and light it. Most quality cigars have a cap that you need to cut before lighting the cigar. A cigar is thick, and the cap covers the end that goes into your mouth. There should be a wrapper that covers this end and has a perforated line that tells you where to cut.<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll need a <\/span>cigar cutter<\/span><\/a>, which you can get at the cigar shop or lounge you frequent. If you buy the cigars online, then make sure to purchase a cutter as well. Many people don\u2019t know how to cut and smoke a cigar properly.<\/span><\/p>\n If you cut the cigar too deep, you risk getting loose tobacco in your mouth, have bad smoke and you waste part of the cigar. It\u2019s possible the whole wrapper can unravel too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are three types of cuts: straight cut, V-cut, and punch cut. A straight cut is the most common and you can just cut the cigar at the perforated line. A straight cut is the best choice for beginners because it provides the easiest draw.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n V-cut and punch cut provide a more intense flavor, which can be overwhelming for a beginner cigar smoker.<\/span><\/p>\n The first thing to understand is a cigar is not a cigarette. You can\u2019t just flick your Bic and start puffing away with abandon. Don\u2019t try and light the cigar with a standard cigarette lighter. It\u2019s not very hot and doesn\u2019t provide an even burn on the cigar.<\/span><\/p>\n Choose a torch cigar that has a high-temperature concentrated flame. Take a few cold draws from the cigar first and then ignite the cigar by rotating it over the flame. Don\u2019t get the torch too close to the cigar or it can char the leaf.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Quality cigars can take a little while to light because they\u2019re stored in humidors, which naturally keep moisture in. <\/span>Rotate the cigar<\/span><\/a> until you see smoke rise and then take a few draws and continue to rotate the cigar.<\/span><\/p>\n The light should be even across the entire end of the cigar. You\u2019re now ready for the smoking experience.<\/span><\/p>\n Congratulations, you\u2019ve mastered everything and are ready to smoke your first cigar\u2026properly. A cigar is like wine in that everyone has different flavors. Draw the smoke into your mouth and taste the various flavors of the tobacco.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Enjoy and savor it. There may be hints of almond or black pepper and many others as well. Try different cigars throughout your cigar smoking journey to find the one that you love the most.<\/span><\/p>\nHow to Smoke a Cigar 101: Choose the Right Cigar<\/span><\/h2>\n
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