If someone tells to to smoke such and such a cigar, you may not like it. It may be too strong for you. The point is, you need to take your time and find what cigars you like.

And learn how to cut and light your cigar. Do you like a straight cut, a plug cut, or perhaps a v cut? When I decided to buy my first cigar, I made a straight cut. But I really like a plug.

Next, you need to light your stogie. You don’t need a fancy lighter. A Bic will do the same job, light your cigar. You want to light it evenly so that it doesn’t burn up one side more then the other. Again, take your time and rotate the cigar. Wooden matches are also good. If you can, try to get the extra long matches. You’ll have more time to evenly light the cigar. And if you can light the cigar inside, do so. The wind can cause an uneven light, have your lighter go out….etc. But that doesn’t mean you always have to light it indoors.

And cigars are not to be smoked like cigarets. You don’t inhale a cigar. You draw the smoke into your mouth, savor the flavor, then blow the smoke out.

And when is the best time to smoke? Well that depends. Some people smoke every day, while others from time to time. It’s a Saturday night, and you just finished a really good dinner.

Smoking is not about consumtion, it’s about enjoyment.