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Sure, cigar smoking or any kind of smoking is bad for health. But cigar smokers are a different community and enjoy every puff of their cherished cigar much like their life is stuck in it! As a novice cigar smoker there are many things you’ll need to learn. While you can learn about most aspect of choosing and smoking a cigar here, there will be some things that you’ll be able to learn with experience. An important thing to keep in mind is that when determining the quality of a cigar, you’ll need to involve all your senses in the process.

From the leaf to the color of the ash, from the burn rate to tasting the smoke for flavor and richness – there are plenty of parameters that differentiate a good cigar from a bad cigar and quality is the key word when choosing a cigar.



Appearance: inspecting the cigar wrapper for smoothness, some oiliness, and an overall satisfying impression and checking for cracks or ripples will help you choose a good cigar. Ensure that the cigar wrapper is free of any large veins and flaws. It should feel smooth, silky, oily, or grainy, or bumpy when touched depending on the cigar brand. The cigar shouldn’t be too hard or too soft, so feel the cigar for springiness. You can smell the cigar for aroma as well.

Taste: as an inexperienced smoker, you must taste as many cigars as you can. If you enjoy the cigar then it is a good cigar; you can start with mild cigar and go on to bold cigars as you start differentiating between the undertones and complexities of flavor.

Choosing: Every cigar brand has its own unique taste and character. Cigars are made worldwide and with different curing, rolling techniques, and tobacco flavors, each element contributes towards the taste and flavor of each and every cigar based on the brand and type.

Here are very general typifications of cigars that can help you differentiate between mild cigars and
bold cigars.

* Jamaican cigars are mild
* Dominican Republican cigars are mild to medium
* Honduras and Nicaraguan cigars are strong and heavy
* Cuban cigars are the richest and creamiest of ‘em all!

Finally, remember that if the diameter is large, the cigar will be richer and offer full-bodied flavor and if it is long, the smoke will be cooler. As a new smoker, you can start with any Macanudo orArturo Fuente brand cigar.