Author: Cigars

Lighting a cigar is not like lighting the tip of a cigarette or the wick of a candle-it takes longer. In other words, patience is important, especially when you are starting.

A properly lit cigar is important because it means all the ingredients (wrapper, binder and filler) will be constantly lit, thus imparting the flavours of the mix as the maker intended them to be experienced. 

Also, you won’t be fighting an uneven burn while you’re smoking, which can add trouble to a time that should be relaxing.

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Price isn’t always a sign of quality. A cigar that costs $30 won’t always be more pleasant than a cigar that costs $15. Cheap cigars sometimes score better than pricey ones in our blind tastings. At the same time, it’s important to understand that the best materials, finest form and most acute quality control will cost money. As is true with all-natural materials, not all tobacco is of similar quality. 

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