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Most Frequently Asked Questions
About Cigar Smoking
Take a moment to go over our FAQ section on cigar smoking, which have been submitted by our readers. I only seem to be able to get through half of the cigars I smoke before they start to become bitter. I've tried different cigars with the same results. Any thoughts on this? Slow down your smoke. Don't keep puffing away like a freight train. You may very well be overheating your cigar, which in turn is producing concentrated amounts of nicotine, causing the bitter taste. Cigar smoking is meant to be enjoyed slowly. Make sure you have the time to devote to a good cigar before lighting up. Take a minute to relax in between draws and you will experience a big difference.
Where I live there are strict non-smoking laws. Although I obey these, I still feel uncomfortable smoking my cigars around other people, even when they are smoking cigarettes. You would not believe how many cigarette smokers have displayed disgust when I light up my cigar! Am I being paranoid? How would you handle situations such as this?If you are being courteous and practicing good cigar etiquette, you have nothing to worry about. Of course, you also need to enjoy your cigar without any kind of stressful confrontation. Manners and plain old common sense are the rule of the day. It's true cigars have a lot stronger smell than cigarettes, so just be mindful and do your best to distance yourself if at all possible.
Will re-lighting my cigar affect the taste?If you re-light your cigar shortly after it goes out, you will be fine. If it's been sitting for some time, the tobacco will began to oxidize, producing a strong almost bitter taste. Some people actually save partial cigars to smoke the next day, but it's not recommended and never done by a true aficionado of cigars.
I have little time to actually enjoy a good cigar smoke, so when I do, I try to make the most of it. I love Double Coronas and Churchill cigars, but waste a good part of them due to time constraints. I've tried Coronas, Panatelas, and Lonsdales, but they don't have the depth of taste I want. Could you suggest something that may suit my needs?A Robusto size cigar should fill your needs nicely. With a length of 4 to 5 1/4 inches and a cigar ring size of 47 to 55, you should be able to have an enjoyable smoke in a reasonable amount of time. The larger cigar ring size also allows for more long leaf filler, which should give you the depth of taste your looking for.
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