President John F. Kennedy used to devote hours to locking nine hundred Petit Upmanns in a special room before putting the Cuban trade embargo signature on paper. And this is the kind of passion for tobacco that you don’t need any national emergency situation to enjoy a cigar. All you need is a credit card to have a great time. Contrary to common perception, there is nothing too serious about acquiring the skill of enjoying cigars.
First of all, it is important not to spend all your savings on one humongous cigar which will become awful after the first half. In this case, the main aim is to get flavor, not to test your ability to smoke cigars. It would be better to choose a medium body of Robusto or Corona, such as Oliva Serie G or Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 cigars since they have a great taste but no gut-stomach nicotine of Nicaraguan Ligero Blend.
The first mistake I see men doing regularly is chewing on the cap like crazy beavers 🦫. In this case, you definitely need a cutter, the double guillotine to be exact, because it is easy to use and makes perfect cuts. The cut has to be made above the shoulder line and remove about two millimeters from the cap in order not to unravel the wrapper. Never torch the cigar’s foot with a Zippo lighter since it ruins the leaf. It is better to use either a soft-flame butane lighter or cedar spill to toast the edges.
In business as well as cigars, timing is important. Do not smoke a cigar immediately after a meal, because it will probably lead to nausea and spoil your entire evening. The best solution is to pair the cigar with full-bodied rum or Kentucky bourbon since its sweetness balances out the earthiness of tobacco. All you need to do is to sit down, have a draw every minute or two and watch ash accumulate and then tap it down into ash tray.
And if you can perform these three steps correctly, you are smarter than 50% of all cigar buyers for “clout”. The key aspect of the process is in the ritual itself, one hour of meditation without being connected to your smartphone. So, now you know everything you need to know. Go for the pack of five cigars and a nice chair. 🥃
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