Show Download Article Smoking a cigar is a great way to unwind or celebrate a special occasion. Before you smoke a cigar, you have to know how to choose the right kind, cut the cigar, and light the cigar. Lighting a cigar is all about savoring the flavor, instead of inhaling the smoke. If you want to learn how to smoke a cigar like a pro in no time at all, just follow these steps.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To smoke a cigar, first cut about 1/6 of an inch (0.3 cm) off of the end of the cigar with the wrapper on it using a cigar clipper. If you don’t have a cigar clipper, you can use a knife instead. Then, rotate the cigar and use a torch lighter or match to singe the end you didn't cut for a few seconds without letting the flame touch it directly. Try to avoid using a regular lighter since you could ruin the cigar's flavor. Once you've burned the tip a little, put the cut end of the cigar in your mouth. Then, fully light the other end of the cigar while you take light, gentle puffs. When the cigar is lit, start smoking it by drawing the smoke into your mouth and holding it there for a moment before exhaling. Don't actually inhale the smoke. Just hold it in your mouth. Remove the wrapper on the cigar when the lit end gets within 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the label. Put the lit end out and discard your cigar once it reaches just below where the wrapper used to be. To learn how to choose a good cigar, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,061,879 times. Did this article help you?Does it matter what end of a cigar you smoke?If you smoke a cigar backwards, you're pulling smoke from the wrong end and the cigar will likely not draw correctly. Because there is no cap on the foot, your cigar can deliver a loose draw. You can also anticipate getting unwanted bits of loose tobacco and wrapper leaf in your mouth.
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Because a fire needs oxygen to burn, the bottom of the cigar burns faster. The slower-burning part should soon even out with the rest of the cigar.
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