What is a premium handmade cigar?
A premium handmade cigar is made primarily from whole-leaf tobacco and assembled by hand. Construction, tobacco quality, aging, and blending all influence how it smokes and tastes.
What do mild, medium, and full-bodied mean?
These terms describe the overall intensity of the smoking experience. They do not automatically tell you whether a cigar will taste good to you, and they should not be confused with how much flavor a cigar has.
What cigar should a beginner choose?
A beginner often does well with a mild-to-medium cigar in a manageable size. The best choice also depends on available time, preferred flavors, and budget.
Does a larger cigar mean a stronger cigar?
Not necessarily. Size affects smoking time, temperature, and the balance between wrapper and filler tobaccos, but strength depends largely on the blend.
Should cigar smoke be inhaled?
No. Cigar smoke is typically drawn into the mouth for flavor and then released rather than inhaled into the lungs.
How should I light a cigar?
Toast the foot gently and evenly, then draw while applying the flame without pressing it directly into the tobacco. The goal is an even burn, not a scorched wrapper.
How should cigars be stored?
Cigars should be kept in a stable humidified environment, away from excessive heat and rapid changes in humidity.