Cigar Ashtray
There are many unwritten rules when it comes to smoking a cigar. Some you may know and others may be a surprise to you. Let’s take a quick look at some of the basics:
First, always observe your surroundings. Take note of the people and the atmosphere. The last thing you want to do is light up in front of someone who would be offended. Typically people with children would prefer if you didn’t smoke around them, so be courteous and look for a designated smoking area.
Secondly, only use a cigar cutter to make incisions into your cigar. Don’t ever use a knife, your teeth, scissors or any other sharp device. You can greatly decrease the full potential of the handmade cigar by doing so.
Always use wooden matches or a butane lighter. Do not use a liquid lighter or other matches when lighting up. If you’re going to be an aficionado you should only use a cedar match.
When you light the cigar, you want to hold the cigar at a ninety degree angle above the flame. Gently rotate the cigar until it is evenly lit. As it burns, place the cigar in your mouth and take a few puffs to ensure the heat makes its way up the cigar. Then blow it out.
As you smoke, take time to enjoy. A cigar is not intended to be smoked quickly. Its intention is to promote a relaxing experience. Also if the wrapper begins to come unwrapped, do not remove it as it will cheapen the look of it and its taste.
Tags: cigar, cigar smoking, cigar wrapper, Cigars, smoking, smoking cigars
[...] Cigar Etiquette [...]