What is the proper way to smoke a cigar?
What is the proper way to smoke a cigar?
As cigars have become more popular in recent years, many novice smokers have yet to become acquainted with how to smoke a cigar. Whether you are a beginning or an experienced smoker, there are several protocols that are important to follow when enjoying a cigar in good company & knowing how to smoke a cigar.
To start, make sure you hold the cigar between your thumb and index fingers until it fits comfortable. Hold the cigar with a light, firm grip and be relaxed but aware. Generally, it's best to remove the band from the wrapper and to wait for other to light before beginning to smoke. When smoking fine cigars with company, give them some background on the particular brand but there’s no need to maintain a brand label.
When lighting a cigar, it's best to use standard matches or a piece of cedar - gas lighters can impair the underlying taste and texture of a cigar. Extend the cigar to the flame and rotate it gently until it's well lit - puff the cigar lightly to ignite the flame and exhale slowly. Avoid inhaling the smoke and, extending, exhale outside of anyone's personal reach. Take your time to smoke a cigar slowly - full Churchill cigars can take up to an hour to fully smoke.
Pay attention to the etiquette in the particular cigar room you are in: house rules generally dictate what proper conduct is. Each room should post a list of rules, as well as having an informal set of guidelines for smokers. If you are smoking at a friend’s place, you can ask for guidelines before you begin smoking – this way you will fully understand proper cigar etiquette. Hosts should generally offer their guests a selection of cigars, as well as storing their cigars in a proper box. Fine cigar ash should not be shaken, but rather consumed naturally until the cigar is enjoyed in its full.
To start, make sure you hold the cigar between your thumb and index fingers until it fits comfortable. Hold the cigar with a light, firm grip and be relaxed but aware. Generally, it's best to remove the band from the wrapper and to wait for other to light before beginning to smoke. When smoking fine cigars with company, give them some background on the particular brand but there’s no need to maintain a brand label.
When lighting a cigar, it's best to use standard matches or a piece of cedar - gas lighters can impair the underlying taste and texture of a cigar. Extend the cigar to the flame and rotate it gently until it's well lit - puff the cigar lightly to ignite the flame and exhale slowly. Avoid inhaling the smoke and, extending, exhale outside of anyone's personal reach. Take your time to smoke a cigar slowly - full Churchill cigars can take up to an hour to fully smoke.
Pay attention to the etiquette in the particular cigar room you are in: house rules generally dictate what proper conduct is. Each room should post a list of rules, as well as having an informal set of guidelines for smokers. If you are smoking at a friend’s place, you can ask for guidelines before you begin smoking – this way you will fully understand proper cigar etiquette. Hosts should generally offer their guests a selection of cigars, as well as storing their cigars in a proper box. Fine cigar ash should not be shaken, but rather consumed naturally until the cigar is enjoyed in its full.
