The document discusses the history and art of cigar smoking. It notes that cigar smoking has existed for centuries and was popularized in the 20th century by famous figures like John Wayne. The document then provides guidance for novice cigar smokers, such as starting with mild cigars and using a cigar cutter. It explains the proper technique of clipping, lighting, and smoking cigars, emphasizing puffing to light evenly and not inhaling. The summary concludes that drinking scotch can enhance the cigar smoking experience.

1. The Art of Smoking Cigars
By :- David Dadson
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2. The tradition of smoking cigars existed long before Christopher
Columbus discovered its existence in the Caribbean islands. As a
matter of fact, Columbus introduced cigar culture to the world
While smoking cigars is not something meant for everyone,
every man should certainly know the art of smoking a cigar.
Who knows, you might just end up in a situation where you
have to give your friend’s or guests, company.

3. The Cigar Craze
The 20th century saw cigar smoking become extremely popular. Trending
media figures like john Wayne and Babe Ruth were frequently seen smoking
cigars in a number of media images. The culture was also evident in most
film characters of those times, especially in Orson Welles’ films. Eminent
personalities such as Mark Twain and even the then U.S. President John F.
Kennedy were ardent lovers of cigars.

4. Art of Smoking Cigars
If you’ve
decided to
give a try,
there are a
few things
you need to
know about
cigars.

5. ● For a novice, it’s always best to begin with a mild cigar because
a strong one would ruin the experience leaving a bitter taste
lingering in your mouth. Besides, mild cigars being cheap, will
not really pinch if you’re not able to enjoy the taste of it or
maybe spoil it by incorrectly cutting it or lighting it the wrong
way.
● Another thing to be remembered is that the cigar should always
be checked for hard of soft spots. Hard spots indicate that the
tobacco has been excessively stuffed and soft spots mean that
there is less tobacco in there. Either way the tobacco is not fit to
be consumed and therefore this check should be made before it’s
brought, unless it can be changed later.

6. There are basically three steps to the correct way of smoking a
cigar. However, it’s the way of performing these steps that
needs to be noted carefully.
● Clipping the cigar
● Lighting
● The correct way of smoking

7. Clipping the cigar
While the cigar can be cut using a sharp knife or simply poked
on the end to create an outlet for the smoke, it’s always
recommended to use a cigar cutter. Never use your teeth to do it
because it will spoil the wrapping.
The guillotine cutter is the best
although there are many more
stylish varieties available in the
market. Insert about one
twelveth of an inch of the closed
end of the cigar into the cutter
and use a firm push to chop it
off.

8. Lighting
It’s best to light a cigar using either a matchstick or butane
lighters.
Never let the flame come in direct contact with the tobacco.
Instead use its heat to light the cigar by keeping it at a distance
slightly away from the cigar. Keep rotating it around along with
puffing, till the entire lower edge of the cigar is lighted
completely.

9. The Correct Way of Smoking
The apt way of smoking is by filling your mouth with the smoke,
tasting it and then blowing it out. Smoke should never be inhaled
as it will leave your mouth bitter.
Also neither should a cigar be smoked
hard as this will burn it out faster nor
should it be smoked so slow that the cigar
dies out.
Having a drink , preferably a Scotch to accompany your cigar
can better the experience of cigar smoking manifold.

10. Which are your favorite cigars and
what do you think best accompanies
the cigar smoking experience? Share
your thoughts with us; we’d love to
hear from you as well.
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