Smoking a cigar is a different affair than smoking a cigarette. There are etiquette concerns regarding when and where it's appropriate to light up as much as there are etiquette concerns regarding how one lights up. Following both is certain to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone involved.
Some cigar smokers will prefer to use matches, some will use cigar lighters and still others will use cedar strips to light-up. This is largely the preference of the smoker.
The host will generally offer a cutter. This is used to cut away the sealed end of the cigar so that it can be smoked. Make sure to hold the cigar over an ashtray when doing this. The scent just after cutting can be quite enjoyable, as well, so enjoy the aroma! Next comes the actual lighting which is something of an art.
Most cigar smokers prefer either wooden matches or butane lighters. This has to do with the lighter fluid taste that can be impaired to the tobacco by other lighters. Ask for a match or a torch lighter if offered a cigar. Usually, a trimmer will be on hand. One will need to trim off the end of the cigar to expose the tobacco before lighting.
First, hold the flame under the cigar and warm it by rotating it in the mouth. One can gauge when the cigar is ready to be lit when the wrapper is warm to the touch. Lighting the cigar is much different than lighting a cigarette. Instead of holding the flame to the cigar, one draws it toward the cigar by puffing slightly and continuing to rotate the cigar. This ensures an even light. Blow on the cigar to get it burning evenly.
When done properly, lighting up a cigar exhibits a great deal of refinement and shows an affinity for the finer things in life. Puff the smoke into the mouth, don't inhale, and remember to take enough time to enjoy each puff. Unlike a cigarette, cigars burn for a long while and there's no rush to finish them. If one wishes, they may stub it out and finish it later.
Some cigar smokers will prefer to use matches, some will use cigar lighters and still others will use cedar strips to light-up. This is largely the preference of the smoker.
The host will generally offer a cutter. This is used to cut away the sealed end of the cigar so that it can be smoked. Make sure to hold the cigar over an ashtray when doing this. The scent just after cutting can be quite enjoyable, as well, so enjoy the aroma! Next comes the actual lighting which is something of an art.
Most cigar smokers prefer either wooden matches or butane lighters. This has to do with the lighter fluid taste that can be impaired to the tobacco by other lighters. Ask for a match or a torch lighter if offered a cigar. Usually, a trimmer will be on hand. One will need to trim off the end of the cigar to expose the tobacco before lighting.
First, hold the flame under the cigar and warm it by rotating it in the mouth. One can gauge when the cigar is ready to be lit when the wrapper is warm to the touch. Lighting the cigar is much different than lighting a cigarette. Instead of holding the flame to the cigar, one draws it toward the cigar by puffing slightly and continuing to rotate the cigar. This ensures an even light. Blow on the cigar to get it burning evenly.
When done properly, lighting up a cigar exhibits a great deal of refinement and shows an affinity for the finer things in life. Puff the smoke into the mouth, don't inhale, and remember to take enough time to enjoy each puff. Unlike a cigarette, cigars burn for a long while and there's no rush to finish them. If one wishes, they may stub it out and finish it later.
About the Author:
Dave Sabot is the owner of an online store featuring specialty butane lighters and torch lighters.
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