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The Do’s and Don’ts of Cigar Smoking By Brandon Vallorani January 12, 2014 Being new to cigars and cigar smoke can be pretty intimidating. Even if you’ve smoked cigarettes half your life, cigars are a whole different ball game. As the co-‐founder and owner of Safari Cigar, I feel it is incumbent upon me to provide you with information to give you the confidence and the know how to take up a hobby I find deeply relaxing and rewarding. Here’s a handy dandy guide to help turn a beginner into a savvy pro in no time.
DO verify that the cigar you’re buying is made up of 100 percent tobacco. The lousy, cheaper stuff will be a mix and you want only the best.
DON’T light your cigar with any of the following: a match, a cigarette lighter, another cigar, a candle, a stove. None of that. Get yourself a cigar light.
DO use pro tricks to test a cigar’s quality before purchasing. For example, squeeze the cigar gently to determine that there are no odd lumps or empty pockets. Also, take a look at the tobacco on the end–if it’s discolored, the cigar is no good.
DON’T ask a friend or family member to let you try their cigar. That kind of request may fly with cigarette smokers but not cigar enthusiasts. A cigar is meant to be enjoyed by one person.
DO pay attention to length and width, and smoke accordingly. Thicker cigars are more intense than their thinner counterparts. If you’re a beginning, stick to longer, thinner cigars and then eventually graduate to the shorter, stubbier ones.
DON’T be oblivious to the health risks. Be wise, be responsible, and smoke in moderation. And do not inhale–cigarettes are weaker so it’s about filling your lungs with the stuff, but cigars are a different, wilder animal. You don’t need to inhale so much to get a similar buzz.
DO remove the little band once the cigar is lit and you’ve already had about ten to twelve puffs. If you try to remove it too early, you could tear the tobacco.
DON’T under any circumstances purchase your very first cigar at a gas station! Go to a genuine bonafide cigar store and talk to a genuine bonafide expert. They’ll help you pick the perfect cigar for you. (Obviously, I have great
faith and pride in Safari Cigar–we use an award-‐winning blend, and our affordable product is enjoyed by aficionados across the country. That said, it’s a big world out there and I recommend you try it all!)
Brandon Vallorani is the CEO and founder of Liberty Alliance, and is a practiced entrepreneur with a background in marketing and management. Brandon graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Liberty Alliance is a network of websites dedicated to advancing Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The partners and members of this organization utilize the influence of new media to promote traditional values and generate more than 1,000,000 page views each day. Brandon Vallorani enjoys spending time with his family, hunting big game, and indulging fine cigars and wine with his partners.