Sure, you can use a razor blade, an x-acto knife or a pocket blade; you can even just bite and tear to remove the uncut end of a cigar. Probably uncouth, but not without it’s value when you’re far from home with an unclipped cigar and a powerful urge to smoke. [Read more…]
Archives for April 2011
Finding the Best Cigar Cutters
Be a Cigar Smoking Professional
Even before you know what you’re doing, you can ‘look the part’ of an accomplished cigar smoker. These are the four essential items you will want to have.
1. CIGAR CUTTERS
There are just some things a cigar smoker can’t do without. This is one of ‘em. Sure you can chew off the end of your cigar (like they do in the movies) and just spit it out, but nothing says you’re a true connoisseur better than pulling out your own personal cigar cutter. (Also see How to Cut a Cigar). [Read more…]
Tips for New Cigar Smokers
New to smoking cigars?
Don’t worry. Even Winston Churchill had to start somewhere!
Cigar Secrets is filled with lots of information about choosing cigars, lighting smoking them, accessories, etc. But this page is devoted to answering the questions many ‘virgins’ ask. A Cigar Newbie’s FAQ, if you like. (And don’t be too hard on yourself – some of the, shall we say, more ‘experienced’ cigar smokers who are reading this site could do with a refresher in these basics too.)
So start here and keep on reading. And why not enjoy a good smoke while you do? [Read more…]
Getting to Know Cigar Wrappers
Of the three major cigar components – wrapper, binder and filler – it’s the wrapper leaves that readily present themselves for inspection when you’re making your purchase. Some industry experts claim that up to 75% of the flavor of a cigar comes from the wrapper – so be sure to get to know them well. “Kick the tires” so to speak of each new stogie you buy.
To pass muster, wrapper leaves should be thick and have an oily feeling. They should possess a smooth and uniform color, with small veining running throughout the leaf. The veins should be subtle, not prominent, and no blemishes should mar the leaf. [Read more…]
Cigar Smoking Origins
Where were YOU in ’92? Not 1992…1492!
Before you grandfather’s grandfather was even a sparkle in HIS grandfather’s eye, Christopher Columbus was out discovering America and something else, too – tobacco! From lowly tobacco came the most elevated of pleasures – the fine smoking cigar.
It really was the beginning of a whole New World! Cigar popularity burned a path back to the continent, setting Europe afire before finding its way back to America again.
When Victoria was queen, cigars were king in England, but their enjoyment was limited to private clubs and residences. [Read more…]
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