Thanks for posting and especially the tip about having something to drink. As a friend o Bill's I'll have to go with a Coke. This has been a very useful tutorial.
I use a simple blade to cut mine but I know what I doing. Never thought of using a punch, that's a good idea. Cigars a quite expensive in Australia and smaller than what I see on TV in the US.
Everyone always says choose a mild cigar if you're new to smoking cigars, but my first two cigars were a Bolivar Royal Corona and a Partagás Short and I loved them so much. If anything just don't go straight for something enormous or some grubby tasting, nose-burning Nicaraguan type.
Great video... I've ruined some pricey cigars with some of the "cutlery" involved. I prefer the simple"pinch" method on any medium gauge cigar and haven't looked back (just my preference)
no or mild strength, and medium to full body is best for new smokers I think. I made two mistakes starting out, one was I bought a strong strength one for one of my first and it didn't end well lol. and I've also bought mild bodied cigars and got nothing from them. As a well known RUclips reviewer said in one of his videos if you start with mild bodied cigars you might wonder what the point is if you can't taste anything. its better to get a medium to full bodied cigar to start, you,,'ll be able to pick up flavours easier. if you prepare it right beforehand of course.I wish I had bought stronger bodied cigars to begin with as I almost lost interest with milder bodied cigars. Also I store mine in a boveda acrylic humidor with two 69rh boveda humidipaks, thinking of going down to 65rh packs though. I'm not sure about the 70/70 rule.
The wrapper leaf costs about 7 times what filler costs, according to Manuel Quesada. Obviously, he thinks it's very important. Most reputable sources quote from 30% to 70%. You are quite right that a Mild Connecticut shade wrapper doesn't guarantee a mild cigar, but the probabilities are much higher than with any other except Candela perhaps. That was my only point.. Not that they are ALL one way or the other.
picking out your 1st cigar is easy if you follow these few rules. 1. NO GHURKAS quality control is NON exsistant and they ALL unravel, they tunnel, they canoe and split open and just explode in your face. 2. NO DIESEL they just taste like shyte and fall apart see GHURKA above. 3. look at the foot, make sure there are no bugs heads sticking out. 4. the darker the cigar, the more bitter and nasty for a 1st time smoker. 5. make sure you have a cold pepsi or something to keep you from puking. enjoy your dirt stix.
I'm not sure I'd tell a new smoker to go pick up a My Father cigar as his or her first cigar just based on price alone. I think newbies would be turned off by the price point. That reminds of Montecristo and Macanudo cigars. A lot of them are mild, but they are way overpriced for what you get. Also, you never mentioned what you do when you pick up a cigar in the shop. You want to lightly squeeze it to see if it is hard or a slight spongy feel. You want the slight spongy feel as the cigar seems to be fresh and humidified correctly. I'd even ask if the newbie likes coffee because some cigars have coffee like flavors that are very pleasant and can come off as mild in the cigar if it's not a dark roasted coffee. Other than that, good video.
+ThomasMetal75 Thanks, good insight. I have found that a lot of new smokers WANT to spend a lot of money. It's a badge of success. But I am with you, good cigars aren't necessarily expensive and I refuse to spend the money for a Macanudo. I do like Monte's tho, one of my all time favs is a Cuban Monte I got in Germany. Good point about squeezing. Although I have yet to find a cigar improperly humidified in a good Cigar shop, you never know where you might be trying to buy a cigar! I know of a Liquor Store that was notorious for showcasing excellent but dry cigars.
Schrecken des Südens They are now used to protect against people's finger oils. A huge amount of cigars are sold individually and 9 out of ten people pick up and squeeze cigars before purchase
Zach Stewart Nope thats just getting light headed. and btw by a bad feeling he probably meant a mild nicotine poisoning. If i smoke 0.8mg nic cigs i get a bad feeling halfway the cig and i dont want to smoke anymore. when i buy malboro gold 0.6mg (favourite cuz mild smell) i only get light headed.
That's usually caused by smoking a stronger cigar than you're used to. I've found that if you keep some sugar cubes handy it'll help make you feel a little better by dissolving one in your mouth.
Is made in Cuba or made in Dominican Republic or boliva or Hong Kong matter when buying cigars? Ok maybe there is difference between South American and Chinese cigars but all South American cigars will have same taste and flavours .
Jeff, would you kindly recommend a Ghurka which is on the milder side. They have so many to choose from with little real description. I was going to order their Park Avenue, but figured I'd ask first. FYI, I generally go for Connecticut wrappers such as Rocky vintage 1999, if that helps. Thanks in advance.
good stuff, I love the CAO Brazilia but haven't had much luck finding something as tasty without it being to strong, I'll try the Arturo Fuentes and My Father brand, I hear good things, but wasn't sure on the strength of these
I have a little herf-a-dor (a small pelican case) that holds 10 cigars and some humidification. I usually take it in my carry-on baggage so the temperature is better controlled. Never a problem on this continent. I didn't take cigars with me to Europe; they had Cubans to try in Germany!
Some friends come to me saying they wanna try cigars but they've never smoked before and ask for my input in what to have. I've always suggested starting off with something light but consistent. One of the things he said was not to judge the cigar by appearance. Normally I'd agree, however I've heard statements from other experts that contradict what he said. So I'm not sure what to make of that. Advice? What else should I tell my friends to make their first time smoking a cigar go well? Thank you
Ian Quyck I know it's been quite sometime since you posted this but since no one answered... What I do is keep a few mild to medium smokes in a box that I like and just offer one. Then offer some suggestions according to their experience.
I presume it is nicotine absorbed through the soft tissue in your mouth. Anybody have a more eloquent explanation? I googled it and found many discussions, but no explanations.
Leaan there are a few different reasons that get you all at once. 1. the nicotine in a cigar can be much more powerful than in cigarettes. it delivers much more smoke that a cigarette so u get a bigger dose, and since the cigar smoke is to be tasted and rolled in the mouth, the smoke is absorbed and exposed to the mouth for a long time(especially compared to cigarretes, since people don't smoke cigarettes for the flavor) 2.since the mouth has long exposure periods to smoke, the saliva produced absorbs nicotine and is swallowed. that is another nicotine punch on its own. 3. many cigar smokers retro-hale. nicotine and other chemicals are then absorbed directly into the nose. i have noticed that retrohaling causes longer lasting affects of nicotine exposure, as the smoke sets into the nasal passage and is difficult to clean/recover compared to the mouth that can be washed. there might be more but just off the top these are reasons people can get sick or dizzy..
I was pissed Cigar shop owner recommended me a mild Ashton..... I said I want it strong! Next visit, told him how unsatisfied I was with his "mild" recommendation when I wanted strong... Told him straight up! I want the one that makes average cigar smoker puke due to nicotine.... Showed me an intensio, fell in love. On that note, your recommendations wouldn't be so hot for me when I started. My nicotine tolerance is much higher than most cigar smokers, I vaped 12-24mg nicotine for 5+ years. Never felt sick off any cigar and I go for the stronger ones. Then I totally dislike any grass/hay tasting cigar, I want to taste tobacco. Cubans are so overrated....
Hi Keith R, I would guess that you realize that you are atypical. Most new users are not tolerant of nicotine. But I am glad you found something that satisfied you!
Thanks so much for this tutorial. I'm a fairly new smoker of cigars and I learned many new aspects of cigars. I see a guitar case in the corner, if you're a musician you may be interested in the drum cover videos on my channel.
That's why this video is valuable. Not everyone is close to a cigar shop let alone a well-trained cigar staff. Not too long ago, I was at a cigar shop and the employee was smoking cigarettes in the smoking area!
Ralf Nuggs use grabba leaf you can find them at smoke shops and it is your best bet for rolling a good blunt. It has natural tobacco with no additives and you can get a nice cigar smell when you light it!
i cut open black and mild sometimes. I did cuz my gf at the time didn't like the pungent smell of weed. Its good option if u don't wanna spend alot of money
Dylan Carroll no you can’t. If you travel to Cuba you are allowed to bring them back in your suitcase. Stores in the U.S cannot sell them. If you can get me some let me know I will send via PayPal.
Mine was a Tampa Nugget when I was a kid, then ~ 13 - 15 i got on the Swisher Sweets. Smoked cigarettes for 30 years , now I'm trying every cigar I can... Punch (my favs) , JFR's Hoyo's, Fuente's, My father, few Mac's, la Flor Dominica's etc... I just watch YT vids!!! Oh... JC NEUMANS # 59's and 49's Natural are GREAT for the $
I’m not a know all but have been researching a lot about cigars. One thing that the true professionals all tell you and I’m talking about the guys who own and run factories producing top quality cigars. That is that the shade or color of the cigars have zero to do with the true taste and flavor of the cigars, in fact the same blend of tobacco has many different shades based on the wrapper. So now your telling everyone the lighter wrapped shades determine the mildness of the cigars.........
Try this simple test. Pick up your favorite cigar catalogue with strength ratings. Check the mild rated cigars and note if they are Connecticut wrappers or not. Then try them.
+Max Jackson since cigars are not ment to be inhaled, the chances of long cancer are as great as nonsmokers. Same goes for heart disease. Your vains and skin will be fine to. A cigar like that, however, will be 10 times as bad for you as a cigarette since there is a big chance of mouth and throat cancer when smoked to often.
Max it depends on how you smoke the cigar and how often. There is way more nicotine in a cigar than a cigarette. To me it’s all about the risk to pleasure ratio, all of us make these types of decisions everyday, when we eat a juicy hamburger, or drink whisky, or even jog. To me it’s totally worth the minimal risk.
Sorry, I missed your comment somehow. See my response to "Jeffrey Ricketts" below. For just a bit more, an Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 in Claro or Natural are reasonably priced very good cigars.
I would look for an Arturo Fuente Opus X or perhaps a Davidoff. There are tons of really excellent expensive cigars, but finding one you like is a bit of a challenge. The chances of getting a bad cigar decrease with the increase in price though. You could get one that is pretty heady or very strong, but tasty. Most experienced cigar smokers go for the bolder stuff.
Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 is a good place to start. Cost about $6 each. The Fuente Opus X are excellent cigars but will range between $20 - $30 per cigar. And I'm not really sure a beginner will be able to tell much difference between an 8-5-8 and an Opus X.
Why not? In fact, I have been to a couple of beer/ cigar pairing events. One caveat. Taste the flavor of the cigar for a bit before you wash your palate with beer. Enjoy!!
Jeff Kahn Hey i noticed you are the only one who answered on this comment and i'd like to ask if you know why when i started smoking cigars and cigarettes maybe 4 puffs in i started losing feeling from my body but now it doesn't happen anymore
Oakleyworld Nah i know whats in my smokeables and i have tried weed once and it was nothing like that. I heard a guy got the same thing with snuss but much worse.
I wonder how many people came away from this thinking you cut the cigar with the cellophane wrapper still on. Hint: If you're going to make a how-to video, don't be cheap. Unwrap the cigar.
Sorry I missed your comment. Don Thomas is an old-time standard. I would go with at least a corona size. See some of the other comments for similar comments/responses. Thanks!
Yes, and a deal on a swamp! Truthfully, cheap cigars are not usually good cigars. HOWEVER, one of my favorites is cheap. The Arturo Fuente Curly Heads are quite a bargain. They taste great; the construction sucks! Smoke carefully though, and it's a great value! They are made by apprentice rollers using the scraps from other Fuente first-line cigars. So the filler could be scraps from an Opus X, Gran Reserva or anything else. Try them and let me know what you think.
I had a gurkhas Ninja, shit embalmed my mouth so bad... Even mouth wash wouldn't remove the flavor. Then Im not a fan of hay/grass tasting cigars. I want to taste tobacco.
+Jackson Reed I'm sorry but pleas explain how a wrapper imparts flavor? it is true that darker wrappers are put on medium and bold cigars but the flavor comes from the center leaves that are 90% of the cigar please explain to me how the wrapper is the source and how you can find mild cigars with dark wrappers and bold cigars with light wrappers?
+Jackson Reed I'm sorry but I've been to a cigar factory and herd first hand from a master roller that the wrapper does little to effect the flavor the darker colored wrappers are selected for bolder cigars because it makes sense.
+djentleman57 Although a bad first smoke is more likely the fault of an over-anxious smoker, there are bad cigars out there, for several reasons. Sorry you got a bad one, but they are usually pretty good. What did you choose to smoke next and how did you like it?
The wrapper does not add more than 10% of the flavors in cigars. Even 10% is a lot, it simply can't. The flavors come from the filler, volado, seco and lehero. I am sorry to say, but your video is not informative at all. Plus, Kentucky tobacco, or whatever you mentioned, is not a 1st class tobacco... stop mentioning it like it's the only thing people should smoke. On the other side, it's hard for you guys in USA to smoke good stuff, since cubans can't be imported. I smoke everything, but top 10 cigars, are all cubans by my choice.
+Miralem Alic Actually, the wrapper does add more of the flavour than you believe. It all depends on the ring gauge. A panatela or a lancero has smaller ring gauge thus it has a higher wrapper to binder/filler ratio, so it adds more flavour to the cigar. The larger ring gauges have more filler so most of the flavour comes from there. As far as cigar smokers in the USA not being able to smoke the good stuff since Cubans can't be imported, that is false. We here in the US don't limit ourselves to one-dimensional Cuban cigars. (and yes I have smoked alot of Cuban cigars in about 25 years of cigar smoking.) US smokers have a much wider variety of cigars to choose from, more than Cuba can produce and this may disappoint you but they are on par with and sometimes ever better than Cubans. Cubans cigars have always been over-hyped by individuals who live outside the US. They're simply no better and no worse than any other cigar on the market today.
+Miralem Alic I like some Cubans, but to say that they are the best is overstating it to the max....Me, I prefer Nicaraguans. Just remember many Cuban growers and makers of cigars left Cuba for other countries.
Thanks for posting and especially the tip about having something to drink. As a friend o Bill's I'll have to go with a Coke. This has been a very useful tutorial.
Bill who??? Clinton??? Oh yeah, Cigars and Cocaine... that's on my bucket list now too!!! THANX!!!
I'm a Friend of Jimmy K and I have found that Dr Pepper goes great with many cigars.
I find lemonade (preferably a little strong) is a great non-alcoholic drink for cigar smoking.
wow lemonade is really worst drink for cigars
Dude try some coffee dark
That sounds absolutely disgusting
I like soda while smoking
@@MyFree2run I love drinking a fresh cup of coffee when smoking. Really brings out a hint of a cinnamon flavor.
This is the guy thats gonna give you good information. Stay away from the fancy flashy guys doing everything like a magazine model.
Thanks, I do my best!
Jeff, I like your recommendations and train of thought.
I use a simple blade to cut mine but I know what I doing. Never thought of using a punch, that's a good idea. Cigars a quite expensive in Australia and smaller than what I see on TV in the US.
This video was on point. Very informative for beginners, Thank You!
+Daniel Carr Thank you very much Daniel!
Dan, I agree!
You really can't go wrong with a Romeo y Julieta cigar - either their tubed No 1 or a Churchill.
Everyone always says choose a mild cigar if you're new to smoking cigars, but my first two cigars were a Bolivar Royal Corona and a Partagás Short and I loved them so much. If anything just don't go straight for something enormous or some grubby tasting, nose-burning Nicaraguan type.
I noticed that Juarez cigars and chinotto from San Pellegrino pair very nicely.
Phillies Chocolate are really dark but very sweet and mild. My favorite. I also like Phillies Berry, but hard to find. I like sweet cigars tho haha.
Very awesome Video, for a first time smoker they should be able to do well picking a cigar from this video.
Thanks phillylove39! and sorry it took me so long to post; too much going on!
Great video... I've ruined some pricey cigars with some of the "cutlery" involved. I prefer the simple"pinch" method on any medium gauge cigar and haven't looked back (just my preference)
I always lit my cigars with a piece of cedar.
Great video!
Beautiful Datejust! You seem more like the type of gentleman who would have an 18k Presidential with champagne dial though! Thanks for the video!
Your voice I can listen to for quite a few videos
Thank you so much for all information I practice every word I wish to you best and successful life..
Thanks.
P.S. Sorry I missed your comment. I was traveling.
Great video, really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Thanks.
+andy b Thanks
no or mild strength, and medium to full body is best for new smokers I think. I made two mistakes starting out, one was I bought a strong strength one for one of my first and it didn't end well lol. and I've also bought mild bodied cigars and got nothing from them. As a well known RUclips reviewer said in one of his videos if you start with mild bodied cigars you might wonder what the point is if you can't taste anything. its better to get a medium to full bodied cigar to start, you,,'ll be able to pick up flavours easier. if you prepare it right beforehand of course.I wish I had bought stronger bodied cigars to begin with as I almost lost interest with milder bodied cigars. Also I store mine in a boveda acrylic humidor with two 69rh boveda humidipaks, thinking of going down to 65rh packs though. I'm not sure about the 70/70 rule.
xneverwalkalonex Yea the flavours are good in strong ones but some people cant stand the nicotine as well as others.
My favorite is CAO MX2, a must try.
That is a sweet cigar ashtray.
Thanks. I like the big crystal ashtrays.
Hey Jeff, like your video, it's a great introduction to cigars, very well covered!
Thank you Mardo Cigars! It’s getting old but most of the content is still true.
If you wake up the next morning looking for the cat that took a crap in your mouth. You had a bad cigar. LOL!
Nice video. looking at information to think about try a good cigar. Thanks again
Thanks Troy!
Some say wraper ads flavour, some say its only for the looks. And the color, yes it can indicate strenght but not always
The wrapper leaf costs about 7 times what filler costs, according to Manuel Quesada. Obviously, he thinks it's very important. Most reputable sources quote from 30% to 70%. You are quite right that a Mild Connecticut shade wrapper doesn't guarantee a mild cigar, but the probabilities are much higher than with any other except Candela perhaps. That was my only point.. Not that they are ALL one way or the other.
+Jeff Kahn thanks :)
Great video👌🏾
Thanks Mason!
My favorite drink with my cigar is a Guinness draft, perfect match for me.
I love those Rocky Patel Decade's
Nice video and a stunning dj on your vrist
You can't go wrong with a Cuban Montecristo or a Bolivar.
Damn right buddy!
But not as a first cigar, as the video is geared to.
picking out your 1st cigar is easy if you follow these few rules.
1. NO GHURKAS quality control is NON exsistant and they ALL unravel, they tunnel, they canoe and split open and just explode in your face.
2. NO DIESEL they just taste like shyte and fall apart see GHURKA above.
3. look at the foot, make sure there are no bugs heads sticking out.
4. the darker the cigar, the more bitter and nasty for a 1st time smoker.
5. make sure you have a cold pepsi or something to keep you from puking.
enjoy your dirt stix.
He's got a cool voice
No homo
Im not a real smoker, only cigars. But even when I started with some heavy stuff, I never felt dizzy or anything.
+obiwanfisher537 I have gotten a few that knocked my head nearly off! Glad you haven't had to deal with that!
+Jeff Kahn Yeah. Im lucky. But Ive heared that often.
I'm not sure I'd tell a new smoker to go pick up a My Father cigar as his or her first cigar just based on price alone. I think newbies would be turned off by the price point. That reminds of Montecristo and Macanudo cigars. A lot of them are mild, but they are way overpriced for what you get. Also, you never mentioned what you do when you pick up a cigar in the shop. You want to lightly squeeze it to see if it is hard or a slight spongy feel. You want the slight spongy feel as the cigar seems to be fresh and humidified correctly. I'd even ask if the newbie likes coffee because some cigars have coffee like flavors that are very pleasant and can come off as mild in the cigar if it's not a dark roasted coffee. Other than that, good video.
+ThomasMetal75 Thanks, good insight. I have found that a lot of new smokers WANT to spend a lot of money. It's a badge of success. But I am with you, good cigars aren't necessarily expensive and I refuse to spend the money for a Macanudo. I do like Monte's tho, one of my all time favs is a Cuban Monte I got in Germany.
Good point about squeezing. Although I have yet to find a cigar improperly humidified in a good Cigar shop, you never know where you might be trying to buy a cigar! I know of a Liquor Store that was notorious for showcasing excellent but dry cigars.
thank you for the vid. you mentioned quarters. I thought a stick is always thirds
I cant get used to the cellophane fest thats going on with cigars in the usa....
Schrecken des Südens They are now used to protect against people's finger oils. A huge amount of cigars are sold individually and 9 out of ten people pick up and squeeze cigars before purchase
People grabbing cigars, put them in their nose smelling and squeezing and then you buy it and put it in your mouth. Get it now?
am i the only person who really enjoys that "Sick" or "Dizzy" feeling from cigars?
Zach Stewart Nope thats just getting light headed. and btw by a bad feeling he probably meant a mild nicotine poisoning. If i smoke 0.8mg nic cigs i get a bad feeling halfway the cig and i dont want to smoke anymore. when i buy malboro gold 0.6mg (favourite cuz mild smell) i only get light headed.
I enjoy the dizzy feeling
That's usually caused by smoking a stronger cigar than you're used to. I've found that if you keep some sugar cubes handy it'll help make you feel a little better by dissolving one in your mouth.
Helpful video.
+99CCFF 756e6b6e6f776e65786961 647072746c646b Thanks very much!
Thank you for this, great videos!
kylebike128 Thank YOU!
good video very informative
Glad you liked it
My issue is that I'm used to inhaling from other things so I forget with cigars sometimes, I need to work on not inhaling
Such a wise old man.
thank you...very helpful
I just buy them to chew on them when I’m drawing I’m just saying
wood matches have a fuel impregnated into the wood, food for thought
Can you do a humidor tour
I must be a seriously slow smoker. The two examples he showed I would typically take 1hr and 2hrs respectively.
I have the same issue.
Is made in Cuba or made in Dominican Republic or boliva or Hong Kong matter when buying cigars? Ok maybe there is difference between South American and Chinese cigars but all South American cigars will have same taste and flavours .
Jeff, would you kindly recommend a Ghurka which is on the milder side. They have so many to choose from with little real description. I was going to order their Park Avenue, but figured I'd ask first. FYI, I generally go for Connecticut wrappers such as Rocky vintage 1999, if that helps. Thanks in advance.
Angel King try the Gurkha Royal Challenge
I once read that a cigar should be lighted with a match...
good stuff, I love the CAO Brazilia but haven't had much luck finding something as tasty without it being to strong, I'll try the Arturo Fuentes and My Father brand, I hear good things, but wasn't sure on the strength of these
Fuentes and My Father are not too strong for most people, even newbies.
How to pack you cigars if buying them abroad and bringing them home. Is it ok to pack them in checked in luggage for long haul flight ?
I have a little herf-a-dor (a small pelican case) that holds 10 cigars and some humidification. I usually take it in my carry-on baggage so the temperature is better controlled. Never a problem on this continent. I didn't take cigars with me to Europe; they had Cubans to try in Germany!
Some friends come to me saying they wanna try cigars but they've never smoked before and ask for my input in what to have. I've always suggested starting off with something light but consistent. One of the things he said was not to judge the cigar by appearance. Normally I'd agree, however I've heard statements from other experts that contradict what he said. So I'm not sure what to make of that. Advice? What else should I tell my friends to make their first time smoking a cigar go well? Thank you
Ian Quyck I know it's been quite sometime since you posted this but since no one answered... What I do is keep a few mild to medium smokes in a box that I like and just offer one. Then offer some suggestions according to their experience.
Good info, thanks
Can you make a video of you cutting the cigar so I can see how to do it well I'm still not sure
I'm currently on a vacation, but I will if you are patient. Thanks!
Cognac, Brandy, even a coke? Umm... how about SCOTCH!!!
I prefer a nice Bourbon.
How does a cigar get you dizzy or nauseous when you don't breath the smoke in??
I presume it is nicotine absorbed through the soft tissue in your mouth. Anybody have a more eloquent explanation? I googled it and found many discussions, but no explanations.
Yes, that is it.
Jeff Kahn ahh okay thanks
Leaan
there are a few different reasons that get you all at once.
1. the nicotine in a cigar can be much more powerful than in cigarettes. it delivers much more smoke that a cigarette so u get a bigger dose, and since the cigar smoke is to be tasted and rolled in the mouth, the smoke is absorbed and exposed to the mouth for a long time(especially compared to cigarretes, since people don't smoke cigarettes for the flavor)
2.since the mouth has long exposure periods to smoke, the saliva produced absorbs nicotine and is swallowed. that is another nicotine punch on its own.
3. many cigar smokers retro-hale.
nicotine and other chemicals are then absorbed directly into the nose. i have noticed that retrohaling causes longer lasting affects of nicotine exposure, as the smoke sets into the nasal passage and is difficult to clean/recover compared to the mouth that can be washed.
there might be more but just off the top these are reasons people can get sick or dizzy..
I was pissed Cigar shop owner recommended me a mild Ashton..... I said I want it strong! Next visit, told him how unsatisfied I was with his "mild" recommendation when I wanted strong... Told him straight up! I want the one that makes average cigar smoker puke due to nicotine.... Showed me an intensio, fell in love. On that note, your recommendations wouldn't be so hot for me when I started. My nicotine tolerance is much higher than most cigar smokers, I vaped 12-24mg nicotine for 5+ years. Never felt sick off any cigar and I go for the stronger ones. Then I totally dislike any grass/hay tasting cigar, I want to taste tobacco. Cubans are so overrated....
Hi Keith R, I would guess that you realize that you are atypical. Most new users are not tolerant of nicotine. But I am glad you found something that satisfied you!
Thanks so much for this tutorial. I'm a fairly new smoker of cigars and I learned many new aspects of cigars.
I see a guitar case in the corner, if you're a musician you may be interested in the drum cover videos on my channel.
Thanks! Right now I'mm learning the harmonica?!
Sadly I cant find a decent store near me, had to go to "Just Smokes" and their cigars were alright.
That's why this video is valuable. Not everyone is close to a cigar shop let alone a well-trained cigar staff. Not too long ago, I was at a cigar shop and the employee was smoking cigarettes in the smoking area!
@@Dominic-jb1uf oh lord. That’s awful.
You can't tell what's inside by the wrapper. You can't tell a book by its cover - Then says the wrapper can be a good indication of what's inside???
What's the best cigar to split open and roll a blunt?
+Ralf Nuggs black op
Gotta have them back woods homie
Ralf Nuggs white owls are dank
Ralf Nuggs use grabba leaf you can find them at smoke shops and it is your best bet for rolling a good blunt. It has natural tobacco with no additives and you can get a nice cigar smell when you light it!
i cut open black and mild sometimes. I did cuz my gf at the time didn't like the pungent smell of weed. Its good option if u don't wanna spend alot of money
Where in Ecuador can I get good cigars and whats the average price. Thanks
i live in canada so i get those nice cuban's
lucky
Joel Wellman Same here
Dakky where do you get them from? If I PayPal you money will you send me some ?
101replayer please say you're joking about giving Dakky money to buy cigar's for you anyway i thought you could buy cigar's in US now?
Dylan Carroll no you can’t. If you travel to Cuba you are allowed to bring them back in your suitcase. Stores in the U.S cannot sell them. If you can get me some let me know I will send via PayPal.
my first cigar was a avo classic
And how did you like it? I would think that was a good choice for a first cigar!
Jeff Kahn it was pretty nice it reminded me of cream soda
Mine was a Tampa Nugget when I was a kid, then ~ 13 - 15 i got on the Swisher Sweets. Smoked cigarettes for 30 years , now I'm trying every cigar I can... Punch (my favs) , JFR's Hoyo's, Fuente's, My father, few Mac's, la Flor Dominica's etc... I just watch YT vids!!!
Oh... JC NEUMANS # 59's and 49's Natural are GREAT for the $
From Brazil.
I’m not a know all but have been researching a lot about cigars. One thing that the true professionals all tell you and I’m talking about the guys who own and run factories producing top quality cigars. That is that the shade or color of the cigars have zero to do with the true taste and flavor of the cigars, in fact the same blend of tobacco has many different shades based on the wrapper. So now your telling everyone the lighter wrapped shades determine the mildness of the cigars.........
Try this simple test. Pick up your favorite cigar catalogue with strength ratings. Check the mild rated cigars and note if they are Connecticut wrappers or not. Then try them.
I was thinking of trying my first cigar soon. I have a question though. I quit smoking cigarettes years ago and I'm wondering if cigars are healthier
+Max Jackson If you care about having a healthy hobby try jogging.
fcw0 I'm already doing that :P
Well you don't inhale it into your lungs, so I imagine it would be better!
+Max Jackson since cigars are not ment to be inhaled, the chances of long cancer are as great as nonsmokers. Same goes for heart disease. Your vains and skin will be fine to. A cigar like that, however, will be 10 times as bad for you as a cigarette since there is a big chance of mouth and throat cancer when smoked to often.
Max it depends on how you smoke the cigar and how often. There is way more nicotine in a cigar than a cigarette. To me it’s all about the risk to pleasure ratio, all of us make these types of decisions everyday, when we eat a juicy hamburger, or drink whisky, or even jog. To me it’s totally worth the minimal risk.
So what's my best cigar I should choose that's cheap
Sorry, I missed your comment somehow. See my response to "Jeffrey Ricketts" below. For just a bit more, an Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 in Claro or Natural are reasonably priced very good cigars.
If this okay i am new in cigar which brand have to start within and the best of the best please ?
No matter the price..
I would look for an Arturo Fuente Opus X or perhaps a Davidoff. There are tons of really excellent expensive cigars, but finding one you like is a bit of a challenge. The chances of getting a bad cigar decrease with the increase in price though. You could get one that is pretty heady or very strong, but tasty. Most experienced cigar smokers go for the bolder stuff.
Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 is a good place to start. Cost about $6 each. The Fuente Opus X are excellent cigars but will range between $20 - $30 per cigar. And I'm not really sure a beginner will be able to tell much difference between an 8-5-8 and an Opus X.
It’s cigar Robert Ellis
i like the Rolex
would a strong be strong if you had been doing high nicotine diping tobacco
+Tyler Camp I don't know Tyler, I don't dip. Maybe someone else can chime in?
+Jeff Kahn thanks just was wondering
I never get a buzz from cigars after dipping cigars are just relaxing and go hand in hand while golfing
If you get w cubano or a foreign cigar grown with coffee you'll get that tobacco buzz you're looking for. Tobacco drug is great
K thanks!
How about a beer with a cigar? or is it a nogo?
Why not? In fact, I have been to a couple of beer/ cigar pairing events. One caveat. Taste the flavor of the cigar for a bit before you wash your palate with beer. Enjoy!!
Jeff Kahn Hey i noticed you are the only one who answered on this comment and i'd like to ask if you know why when i started smoking cigars and cigarettes maybe 4 puffs in i started losing feeling from my body but now it doesn't happen anymore
I haven't ever experienced that or known anybody who has. I could guess but I better not try! Your doctor would be more appropriate to guess.
Jorma E thats cause you smoked a blunt, and u thought it was only a cigar!
Oakleyworld Nah i know whats in my smokeables and i have tried weed once and it was nothing like that. I heard a guy got the same thing with snuss but much worse.
Good advice but somewhat false not all cigars that have Connecticut wrappers are mild it just depends on the filler and binder
I fell asleep three times trying to watch this chump jesus!!
I wonder how many people came away from this thinking you cut the cigar with the cellophane wrapper still on. Hint: If you're going to make a how-to video, don't be cheap. Unwrap the cigar.
I tend to believe that cigar smokers are pretty smart.
is century sam ok?
That is not a cigar with which I am familiar. Perhaps someone who is familiar with that brand will chime in and provide their opinion.
I wanna start with a mild cigar with much flavour. i saw the Don Tomas coronitas, is it any good ? if not what do you recommend ?
Sorry I missed your comment. Don Thomas is an old-time standard. I would go with at least a corona size. See some of the other comments for similar comments/responses.
Thanks!
isn't still bad for you if u don't inhale a cigar
+RC+SKI I think that question would be better addressed by a medical or scientific professional.
yes its still bad for you
+Dylan Perri yes but know where NEAR!!!! as bad as cigarettes!
Anything you do nowadays is unhealthy for you. Smoking, drinking, having sex with hookers, it's all dangerous.
got a list of cheap cigars u like
Yes, and a deal on a swamp!
Truthfully, cheap cigars are not usually good cigars. HOWEVER, one of my favorites is cheap. The Arturo Fuente Curly Heads are quite a bargain. They taste great; the construction sucks! Smoke carefully though, and it's a great value!
They are made by apprentice rollers using the scraps from other Fuente first-line cigars. So the filler could be scraps from an Opus X, Gran Reserva or anything else. Try them and let me know what you think.
Jeff Kahn thanks
cant trust some one who smokes gurkhas just saying
+nickcrawley79 why?
I had a gurkhas Ninja, shit embalmed my mouth so bad... Even mouth wash wouldn't remove the flavor. Then Im not a fan of hay/grass tasting cigars. I want to taste tobacco.
gurkha ghosts are a great cigar man, c'mon
Gurkha are a great brand
I like the Gurkha brand. Pretty smooth to me. But I guess it is all in your taste.
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wrappers do not impart the flavor..
+Jackson Reed I'm sorry but pleas explain how a wrapper imparts flavor? it is true that darker wrappers are put on medium and bold cigars but the flavor comes from the center leaves that are 90% of the cigar please explain to me how the wrapper is the source and how you can find mild cigars with dark wrappers and bold cigars with light wrappers?
+Jackson Reed I'm sorry but I've been to a cigar factory and herd first hand from a master roller that the wrapper does little to effect the flavor the darker colored wrappers are selected for bolder cigars because it makes sense.
are there pro smokers??? :-D
The mic rubbing on your shirt the whole video was really distracting
The first cigar I had was a my father and it was pretty crappy....better off chewing on a twig.
+djentleman57 Although a bad first smoke is more likely the fault of an over-anxious smoker, there are bad cigars out there, for several reasons. Sorry you got a bad one, but they are usually pretty good. What did you choose to smoke next and how did you like it?
+Jeff Kahn I doubt a puff a minute is considered overly anxious, it tasted like cardboard and black pepper. Never had a cigar since lol.
You lost me at drinking a soft drink while smoking a cigar
Sometimes a Pepsi or root. Beer is good with a. Seegar. ! Mostly coffee or tea
No one even knows what a Connecticut wrapper is...so nothing made sense.
+bon vivant He explained what it was in the video. Did you comment on the wrong one, perhaps?
I commented before I gave up and left. He may have said it eventually, but I gave up.
cool vid subbd
I hope people dont take this advice. You told them the complete opposite of what you should do.
Your selection is poor, at best.
Could you elaborate?
This was too long ago. Idk why I was so offended lol
@@RobbieMaynardCreates yeh when time goes by, your mind restablizes
The wrapper does not add more than 10% of the flavors in cigars. Even 10% is a lot, it simply can't. The flavors come from the filler, volado, seco and lehero. I am sorry to say, but your video is not informative at all. Plus, Kentucky tobacco, or whatever you mentioned, is not a 1st class tobacco... stop mentioning it like it's the only thing people should smoke. On the other side, it's hard for you guys in USA to smoke good stuff, since cubans can't be imported. I smoke everything, but top 10 cigars, are all cubans by my choice.
+Miralem Alic Actually, the wrapper does add more of the flavour than you believe. It all depends on the ring gauge. A panatela or a lancero has smaller ring gauge thus it has a higher wrapper to binder/filler ratio, so it adds more flavour to the cigar. The larger ring gauges have more filler so most of the flavour comes from there.
As far as cigar smokers in the USA not being able to smoke the good stuff since Cubans can't be imported, that is false. We here in the US don't limit ourselves to one-dimensional Cuban cigars. (and yes I have smoked alot of Cuban cigars in about 25 years of cigar smoking.) US smokers have a much wider variety of cigars to choose from, more than Cuba can produce and this may disappoint you but they are on par with and sometimes ever better than Cubans. Cubans cigars have always been over-hyped by individuals who live outside the US. They're simply no better and no worse than any other cigar on the market today.
+hattrick1972 Well said!
cubans are very over rated lol
+Miralem Alic I like some Cubans, but to say that they are the best is overstating it to the max....Me, I prefer Nicaraguans. Just remember many Cuban growers and makers of cigars left Cuba for other countries.
+O'shay Worrell I respect your oppinion. Cheers man
yes the Cubans are nice