Anatomy 101
The Types of Cigars
One of the first steps to smoking a cigar is understanding there are different types of cigars ranging in different sizes and shapes.
1) The Corona Cigar: A straight-shaped cigar with a rounded end. Typically a Corona cigar is what you see most people typically smoke.
2) The Pyramid cigar is a pointed tapered cigar that typically has a wide foot with an open head.
3) The Torpedo cigar is a cigar that features a closed foot with a pointed head and a bulbous middle.
4) The Perfecto is a very unique-looking cigar that is closed on both ends but rounded at the head and bulbous middle.
5) The Panatela is a long thin cigar
6) The Culebra is Spanish for the snake which is made of three panatelas braided and branded together with a ring gauge of 38.
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So Which Cigar Do I Choose?
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We listed a few below that should help you out in which cigars to try if you are looking to get into cigar smoking. We listed 4 that we think you may like and what each one taste like.
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HOW TO CUT A CIGAR
The easiest way to cut a cigar is by simply using a cigar cutter! Which one? The guillotine is the most popular due to its ease of use. How to simply use this amazing tool is to insert the end of the cap in between the blades. With one hand steadily holding the guillotine press firmly making sure you chop the cigar in one quick chop. It’s best not to cut the cigar slowly or tentatively otherwise you’ll most likely ruin the cigar. Here are a few cigar cutters below that can also be used.
Choosing a good lighter is key
Using a butane lighter or a torch such as a Zippo or a Colibri is key since the butane doesn’t change the flavor of the cigar. Wooden matches are also a good way to light your cigars. We highly recommend staying away from lighting your cigars with paper matches, gas lighters, and specially scented candles! You don’t want your cigars tasting like a Yankee candle store.
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Warm the foot
It’s important to warm the foot of the cigar to make sure the tobacco is easier to light. Simply rotate the foot of the cigar around the flame and make sure it’s evenly warmed.
Lighting the cigar
Next place the cigar in your mouth and hold the flame in front of the cigar and inhale just enough so that the cigar is lit but make sure not to inhale the cigar.
Don’t InHALE
The next step is to just kick back and relax but remember it is important that you don’t inhale the smoke as it may irritate your throat which would make you end up coughing or you may turn a bit green in the face like that scene from Pinocchio.
