Cigar smoking: Recommendations and a "How To"
Discussion
I've recently taken up smoking. Cigars.
Which is nice.
I'm getting conflicting "information" though...
So, when lighting my cigar, should I draw on it or not?
One smoker friend says I should, the other says I should just "heat" the end up with my lighter until it lights...
Which is best?
Also, recommendations: Have you got any? As I'm new (never smoked before in my life!) I want something quite mild. The ones I've just been smoking are "Candlelight Senorita Vanilla" and have a very subtle vanilla flavour.
I'm not bothered about size, they don't have to be twee girly things. A full-fat Cuban will be fine.
Hit me with it please gentlemen.
Thank you.
Which is nice.
I'm getting conflicting "information" though...
So, when lighting my cigar, should I draw on it or not?
One smoker friend says I should, the other says I should just "heat" the end up with my lighter until it lights...
Which is best?
Also, recommendations: Have you got any? As I'm new (never smoked before in my life!) I want something quite mild. The ones I've just been smoking are "Candlelight Senorita Vanilla" and have a very subtle vanilla flavour.
I'm not bothered about size, they don't have to be twee girly things. A full-fat Cuban will be fine.
Hit me with it please gentlemen.
Thank you.
Cigars.
Something i know about.
I'm currently smoking Don Ramos Epicures.
A short cigar but a 50 ring gauge.
I'm not keen on Cuban cigars as the quality over the last few years has been pretty poor.
There are lots of different ones to try which is half the fun.
I'm smoking an Epicure as i write this.
ETA - Invest in a decent lighter (Blue flame) and a good cutter.
As for lighting, never suck - roll the flame to light the cigar.
Something i know about.
I'm currently smoking Don Ramos Epicures.
A short cigar but a 50 ring gauge.
I'm not keen on Cuban cigars as the quality over the last few years has been pretty poor.
There are lots of different ones to try which is half the fun.
I'm smoking an Epicure as i write this.
ETA - Invest in a decent lighter (Blue flame) and a good cutter.
As for lighting, never suck - roll the flame to light the cigar.
Edited by LHD on Monday 5th July 23:56
Apart from him being a really annoying septic, this guide is quite good so I was told...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-86cwvfzyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-86cwvfzyE
I'm a fan of montecristo cigars (not to be confused with monte cristo sandwiches - that'd be embarrassing).
The higher the number the milder they are. General rule seems to be start with something mild. I was recommended to start on a number 4, ended up buying a few different ones and I can see why. It's not that they're too strong or anything, but it takes some getting used to the flavour. Number 2 is my favourite. Not exactly what you'd call top of the line cigars but they work nicely for me
If you've got a decent cigar shop near you that's your best bet, as you can have a good look at the wares before you buy and if the chap is any good you'll get some good advice too.
I always start without inhaling, and a couple of very gentle quaffs once it's going. I use a windproof too, seems to get a better result but you've got to be careful to not expose it for too long, it's basically waving the flame at it for as long as you can be bothered
As long as you get a nice even burn job's a cracker. Don't forget to rotate it as you're lighting, and periodically while you're smoking, just so you get an even burn. Don't flick the ash either or you'll get a filler spike, just let it fall off in it's own time.
The higher the number the milder they are. General rule seems to be start with something mild. I was recommended to start on a number 4, ended up buying a few different ones and I can see why. It's not that they're too strong or anything, but it takes some getting used to the flavour. Number 2 is my favourite. Not exactly what you'd call top of the line cigars but they work nicely for me
If you've got a decent cigar shop near you that's your best bet, as you can have a good look at the wares before you buy and if the chap is any good you'll get some good advice too.
I always start without inhaling, and a couple of very gentle quaffs once it's going. I use a windproof too, seems to get a better result but you've got to be careful to not expose it for too long, it's basically waving the flame at it for as long as you can be bothered
As long as you get a nice even burn job's a cracker. Don't forget to rotate it as you're lighting, and periodically while you're smoking, just so you get an even burn. Don't flick the ash either or you'll get a filler spike, just let it fall off in it's own time.
Edited by Stu R on Tuesday 6th July 00:08
Don't light them with a Zippo unless you want to infuse them with an oily taste. A match, neither.
A 5 for £1 'clic'-type lighter is fine, taking small puffs and rolling the thing so it catches evenly.
Personally I like a short, mild cigar. A Romeo y Julieta No. 3 is perfect, with lovely dry spice and leathery notes.
A 5 for £1 'clic'-type lighter is fine, taking small puffs and rolling the thing so it catches evenly.
Personally I like a short, mild cigar. A Romeo y Julieta No. 3 is perfect, with lovely dry spice and leathery notes.
Nolar,
Well worth having a browse through this thread.
Personally I do draw through a cigar to light it.
I don't have a problem using a Zippo to light mine either; as long as you let the flame settle for a few seconds, it burns the horrible smell off and you don't taint the cigar.
If it comes to relighting, I don't draw through, just rest the tip in the flame.
Well worth having a browse through this thread.
Personally I do draw through a cigar to light it.
I don't have a problem using a Zippo to light mine either; as long as you let the flame settle for a few seconds, it burns the horrible smell off and you don't taint the cigar.
If it comes to relighting, I don't draw through, just rest the tip in the flame.
I'm a smoker, but not a cigar smoker, only time i've ever really smoked them has been @ friends birthdays 21sts etc.
& it's only ever been the ones in the metal tubes from Sainsburys.
I've always wanted to know, do you inhale them like you would a normal cigarette, or do you just inhale into your mouth on them?
I've always been told by 1 group of friends you inhale properly, others have said just in the mouth to taste.
& it's only ever been the ones in the metal tubes from Sainsburys.
I've always wanted to know, do you inhale them like you would a normal cigarette, or do you just inhale into your mouth on them?
I've always been told by 1 group of friends you inhale properly, others have said just in the mouth to taste.
Can I ask a question; because I've never known the answer to this.
How do you smoke a cigar? I've smoked cigarettes - suck, breathe in (so inhale smoke downwards), blow out.
But, do you do that with a cigar? Or do you keep the smoke in your mouth and so essentially suck, enjoy, blow out without pulling smoke into lungs?
How do you smoke a cigar? I've smoked cigarettes - suck, breathe in (so inhale smoke downwards), blow out.
But, do you do that with a cigar? Or do you keep the smoke in your mouth and so essentially suck, enjoy, blow out without pulling smoke into lungs?
TonyHetherington said:
Can I ask a question; because I've never known the answer to this.
How do you smoke a cigar? I've smoked cigarettes - suck, breathe in (so inhale smoke downwards), blow out.
But, do you do that with a cigar? Or do you keep the smoke in your mouth and so essentially suck, enjoy, blow out without pulling smoke into lungs?
I was always under the impression you smoke to taste, so keep the smoke in your mouth, which was fine, if your supposed to inhale then it's definately not for me as it made me feel sick & i'm a smoker!How do you smoke a cigar? I've smoked cigarettes - suck, breathe in (so inhale smoke downwards), blow out.
But, do you do that with a cigar? Or do you keep the smoke in your mouth and so essentially suck, enjoy, blow out without pulling smoke into lungs?
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