HOW TO CUT A CIGAR?
While most of the enjoyment of the cigar-smoking experience comes the quality of the stogie itself, cutting it poorly can result in a less-than-stellar smoke. Most people cut too much off their cigar, but with just a little bit of know-how, it’s quite easy to get it just right. That know-how begins with understanding the anatomy of your stogie.
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HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CUT?
Locate the cap. As mentioned above, the cap is just a small piece of tobacco that covers the end and keeps the whole thing together. It’s very easy to locate. This is all you want to cut — no more.
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HOW TO PROPERLY LIGHT A CIGAR ?
The goal is to get the wrapper and the filler (the tightly rolled tobacco leaves inside the wrapper) evenly lit. That’s what leads to a smooth smoke and an even burn. The cap is what you’ll cut off, and the foot is what you’ll be lighting. Let’s jump right into the proper tools to light up, and how to do so to get the best smoking experience.
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HOW TO CHOOSE A CIGAR
When you walk into a cigar shop, you’re faced with hundreds of options to choose from. How do you select a stogie that you’re going to enjoy? When choosing a cigar, you can really break the selection process into two parts. First, you’ll want to filter your choices based on your broad preferences in a few categories: body, size, and shape.
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