how to smoke cuban cigars?

Question

I wanted to know whats the proper way to smoke cuban cigars and whats the difference between the different kind

Answer 1

The proper way to smoke cigars - Cuban and otherwise - is divided into four parts:

Cutting, Lighting, Smoking and Ashing

Cutting - There are two basic types of cutters - cutters that remove the tip of the cigar, which can be scissors, guillotine, or other bladed cutters, and cutters that punch a hole in the tip of the cigar. Punch cutters can compress the binder and filler, and should be avoided. Wet the tip of the cigar by putting it briefly in your mouth before cutting. Cut only the portion of the tip you need to for a good "draw". Test the draw by placing the cigar in your mouth and inhaling - the air should flow through unimpeded. You can ALWAYS cut more off - but if you over-cut, you can cause the wrapper to unravel.

Lighting - There are a number of lighting options - the two best are cedar "spills" and torches. Cigar matches can be utilized, BUT the tip of the match should be allowed to burn completely away. Avoid all other types of matches AND lighters.

Light the cedar "spill" in any fashion you choose, then hold the spill about one inch below the cigar and draw the flame up into the cigar, as you puff on the cigar to introduce the flame. Rotate the cigar until the entire foot is lit.

I prefer a torch lighter. "Toast" the foot of the cigar briefly, by holding the torch to it while rotating the cigar. Then exhale through the cigar to eliminate any unpleasant taste. Light the torch, holding it so that the flame is about 1 inch below the foot of the cigar and draw the flame up into the cigar, as you puff on the cigar to introduce the flame. Rotate the cigar until the entire foot is lit.

Smoking - A good cigar needs to be "puffed" only about ONCE A MINUTE!

Ashing - too frequent ashing (tapping the ash off) can cause the cigar to burn too hot. Ash the cigar when the ash is about an inch long.

There are hundreds of different Cuban cigars - every brand has a different blend of tobaccos, and every size smokes differently. Good luck, and enjoy!

Answer 2

As far as how you smoke them, Cubans are no different from any other stogie. I smoked two Cubans in Jamaica -- a Cohiba and a smaller Romeo y Julieta. Just take your cutter and remove the cap. Make sure not to cut too high because you'll tear the wrapper leaf and all hell will ensue.

Hold the business end of the cigar over the flame of a wood match or butane lighter without actually touching the tobacco to the flame. Let it get singed before puffing lightly on the cigar.

Draw sharply with your cheeks if the cherry doesn't form right and start enjoying. You're done with the cigar when smoking ceases to be enjoyable for you. Also, never stub a cigar out. Just place it in an ashtray and allow it to burn out.

Happy smoking!

Answer 3

First off, do not bite the cigar. You should use a punch or cutter.

A punch will make a small hole on the cigar’s cap. This is the best way in preventing loose tobacco.

A cutter is another alternative. This will produce a better draw from the cigar. Make sure to cut the cap, between 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch.

Biting a cigar will not only give you more tobacco in your teeth, but it can damage the cigar. If you bit or cut too much of the cap, the cigar will begin to unravel.

Avoid holding the cigar in your mouth. This causes you to salivate making the cigar wet. When you are not drawing from the cigar hold it in-between your index and middle finger. I personally like to hold my cigar with the lit part pointing downward; this helps keeps the cigar lit, preventing relighting. Multiple relighting will cause the cigar’s taste to become harsh. Otherwise, use a cigar ashtray. Make sure your cigar rests on its side and not on the lit end.

Answer 4

I'm not an expert on cigars or Cuban ones, but while surfing the net I've found out a few things. Premium brands use different varieties of tobacco for the filler and the wrapper. "Long filler cigars" are a far higher quality of cigar, using long leaves throughout. These cigars also use a third variety of tobacco leaf, a "binder", between the filler and the outer wrapper. This permits the use of more delicate and attractive leaves as a wrapper. These high-quality cigars almost always blend varieties of tobacco. So why do Cuban ones stand out? 1. Cuban long-filler cigars combine tobaccos from different parts of the island to incorporate several different flavors. 2. The reputation of the Cuban cigars probably arises from the unique characteristics of the Vuelta Abajo district in the Pinar del Río Province at the west of the island, where the microclimate allows high-quality tobacco to be grown. 3. Cuban cigars are rolled from tobacco leaves found throughout the country of Cuba. The filler, binder, and wrapper come from different portions of the island. Each brand may be rolled in several different factories in Cuba. 4. Cuban cigar rollers are claimed to be the most skilled rollers in the world. (I watched a documentary about that) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Some of the more common flavours one observes while smoking a cigar include: Spice Cocoa / chocolate Peat / moss / earth Coffee Nut Wood Berry Honey ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm not a smoker but all this info makes me want to try!!! lol

Answer 5

To get started, you'll need to start sampling a few different kinds of cigars. Don't get too eager and buy an entire box of the same kind of cigar only to find that you can't stand the first one. Instead, find several varieties of cigars that may suit your needs. You should start with a mild cigar, which will not only be less expensive, but will have less of an intense flavor and will be better for beginners. The longer and wider a cigar is, the more intense it will be. If you're a beginner, you should start with a longer and thinner cigar instead of a small stubby one, which will make you more likely to cough.

Answer 6

I really like Warren_Zevon and Jeff's answers however I will add this.
I've noticed that sometimes a cigar will start to get bitter as I get to about 2/3 done. What I like to do, rather than just let it go out, is I'll blow clean air through it once or twice and continue smoking. I've noticed that the cigar returns to normal after that.
Enjoy!

Answer 7

Try to inhale the entire cigar's smoke into your lungs all at once. Hold for about 10 seconds, then exhale. Viva el Cuba!

Answer 8

Like warren said, don't overcut!! When in doubt, place your cutter on a table or flat surface in front of you. Take the cigar, moisten the tip, place in the opening, and snip. I've never overcut a cigar doing it this way.
Cheers!

Answer 9

Inhale slightly every once in a while instead of just pulling on the smoke the buzz is pretty good.

Answer 10

mouth on one end, fire on the other.