When it comes to holding a cigar, we are willing to bet that you did not know there are certain “rules” and guidelines you should follow. Simply holding cigars in your hand can actually tell you a lot of information about the cigar. For example, a high quality cigar will have a firm, yet pliable, consistency throughout the entire cigar. This can tell you a lot about the quality of the cigar. You will also be able to determine what type what kind of experience you will receive from the cigar. In order to truly become a cigar connoisseur, you first need to learn how to hold the cigar.

Most cigar smoking experts are going to tell you that holding a cigar like you would a cigarette is a big mistake. Most cigar smokers consider cigarettes to be cheap, and holding a cigar like you would a cigarette is actually an insult to the cigar. However, there are also practical reasons for not holding a cigar like this. If you hold it like you would a cigarette, you are going to be much more likely to drop it. Cigars with a high ring gauge are going to require more than two fingers to hold it firmly.

The next step in learning how to properly hold a cigar is to learn how to properly prepare your cigar for smoking. After removing your cigars from your humidor, lay it out flat on a table without removing the wrapper. The recommended method of removing the head of the cigar and the wrapper is use of a dual blade cutter. Your cigar can is now ready to be lit. While any type of lighter or matches may be used to light your cigar, Most cigar experts are going to recommend that you use of a torch lighter, because of the even and windproof burn it offers.

Learning how to hold your cigar properly while you are smoking will depend primarily upon the length and thickness of the cigar, as well as the size of your hands. In general, your cigar will be held between the index finger and the middle finger, and you can steady it with your thumb if necessary. However, it should be noted that there is no right or wrong method to holding a cigar. Basically, it will boil down to what feels the most comfortable to you, as the smoker.

As you become more experienced in the world of cigars, gradually, you will be able to hold your cigar properly, as well as learn how to judge it based upon the feel of the cigar. For example, in order to examine the consistency of your cigar, it should be held with a soft grip and felt from one end to the other. If the cigar has uneven, soft, or hard spots, then it is a safe bet to say that the cigar will not draw consistently while you are smoking it. This is a type of knowledge that can only learned with time, but it will enhance your smoking experience.

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