The cigar has long been viewed as a luxury of the rich and powerful. Images of well-to-do men puffing on a stogie and swirling a glass of good brandy have been well documented and memorialized in films and TV. If you are just becoming interested in cigars and would like to relax with a stogie and drink after a long day's work, here are a few tips to get you started.
Traditionally, the cigar has been paired with a strong drink. Popular spirits include rum, brandy, or whiskey. Some argue that a good cigar should always be paired with a strong drink that has a hint of sweetness. Indeed, cigar smokers have long enjoyed these popular pairings. For years, the idea of pairing cigars with beer has gone overlooked. But why overlook good old beer? Recently, the trend has been to pair cigars with various varieties of beer. It seems that as cigars have entered the mainstream, it has been democratized and popularized. What better way to enjoy a puff of this newly popularized treat than to pair it with beer?
Pairing a good cigar with a good beer is not an easy feat...
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Cigar Smoking Etiquette
Smoking cigars may be a great source of pleasure in your life, but the courteous smoker knows that not everyone enjoys the taste (or smell!) of a good Cuban. With the fervor of anti-smoking campaigns still in full swing, the importance of enjoying a good stogie while not offending others cannot be stressed enough. Simply remember that while you are smoking a cigar, it can be difficult to gauge the smell that others are experiencing. And don't forget that cigar smokes can leave a mighty strong residue on clothing, furniture, and even the walls! In order to enjoy your stogie without a heavy conscience, learn to become a considerate and courteous cigar smoker.
If you live with non-smokers...
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4 Tips for Lighting a Cigar
For new smokers, lighting a cigar can seem as daunting as learning to choose a good single. Here are four tips to guide you in lighting a cigar for the first time.
1. Use cedar matches, if possible. If you prefer to use a lighter, make sure it's butane lighter to avoid strong odors.
2. Warm the open end of the cigar (aka 'the foot' of the cigar) slowly over the flame, without touching it to the fire. Let a black ring form around the end.
3. Place the cigar in your mouth and draw in slowly. Hold the cigar over the flame, about half an inch above it, again without touching. Continue to draw in until the cigar draws the flame. Turn the cigar slowly, spinning it to establish an even burn.
4. Once your cigar is lit, take it out of your mouth and observe the burn you have established. If the burn appears to be uneven, simply blow on the unlit sections to draw the burn, and then take one or two draws from the cigar to reestablish an even burn.
1. Use cedar matches, if possible. If you prefer to use a lighter, make sure it's butane lighter to avoid strong odors.
2. Warm the open end of the cigar (aka 'the foot' of the cigar) slowly over the flame, without touching it to the fire. Let a black ring form around the end.
3. Place the cigar in your mouth and draw in slowly. Hold the cigar over the flame, about half an inch above it, again without touching. Continue to draw in until the cigar draws the flame. Turn the cigar slowly, spinning it to establish an even burn.
4. Once your cigar is lit, take it out of your mouth and observe the burn you have established. If the burn appears to be uneven, simply blow on the unlit sections to draw the burn, and then take one or two draws from the cigar to reestablish an even burn.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Cutting your cigar all proper
Almost everything that has to do with cigars is surrounded by some sort of tradition. This tradition may have been passed down to you by other individuals or it might be something that you do every time that you pick up a cigar of your own.Just look at how a Cuban cigar is cut before it is ready to be enjoyed by you and me. If you cut the cigar right, you'll have a great time but if you mess up, than you are going to be in trouble. There are various ways of cutting your Cuban cigar, it all depends on what your style is and how you want to go about it.The first thing that you need to do is actually inspect the end that is about to be cut. If you bought a fine quality cigar, you will notice that the end of the head is almost totally closed...
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Cigars By the Box?
Cigars are usually sold in two ways: individually or in boxes ofaround 20 cigars.
When considering purchasing a box of cigars you want to make sure you really want 20+ of thosecigars. Do you like them that much? Do you have a humidor properly set-up and ready to keep cigars fresh until you get around to smoking them?
The biggest reason why a person might purchase cigars in bulk issimply to save a few dollars and avoid the many trips your local cigarshop. Even though sometimes that's the fun going and shooting thebreeze with your buddies at the cigar shop.
Having said all that, I've outlined couple of pros and cans to buying in bulk ...
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When considering purchasing a box of cigars you want to make sure you really want 20+ of thosecigars. Do you like them that much? Do you have a humidor properly set-up and ready to keep cigars fresh until you get around to smoking them?
The biggest reason why a person might purchase cigars in bulk issimply to save a few dollars and avoid the many trips your local cigarshop. Even though sometimes that's the fun going and shooting thebreeze with your buddies at the cigar shop.
Having said all that, I've outlined couple of pros and cans to buying in bulk ...
Read Full Article From About Cigars
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