Cigar smoking is a very old hobby that has been enjoyed by millions of cigar enthusiast across the world. It is not only extremely enjoyable and relaxing but also brings with it a culture and timeless art. Cigar smoking has been detailed all through history as having a certain elegance about it that that resonates an elite status and nobility. When one goes to light a cigar in today's day and age, it is like they are sharing a history with many who have come before them. With that history comes experience and knowledge about the best ways to enjoy a cigar. A cigar is meant to be prepared, lit and smoked a certain way in order to be enjoyed and capture the full aroma that the manufacturers of the cigar meant when they created it.
In order to properly enjoy each cigar, some care and preparation must be made to get the cigar in prime shape. The first thing that must be done is that the cigar must be properly cut at the end so that it can be properly lit and the cigar will give off an even draw of its aroma. If you cut the cigar too deeply you can ruin it, likewise if you cut it to shallow. The cut need to be precise and perfect. That is why it is important to use a quality cutter such as a Palio cutter.
Second, the cigar should be properly lit so that the flame is evenly distributed on the end of the cigar while the smoker slowly draws in until the cigar is lit. You don't want to simply hold it under the flame as that can damage the integrity of the cigar and lead to an unpleasant experience as the cigar taste may be damaged as well.
Third, after you have the cigar lit you will want to relax and concentrate on enjoying the taste and aroma of the cigar by drawing in on the cigar and allowing the smoke to swish around in your mouth. It a very enjoyable and relaxing activity that should be relished and done in one's leisure time. It is not something that you should rush or be in a hurry about because it can take away from the experience and the pleasantly subtleties of each flavor of cigar. It is amazing how different a cigar can taste when enjoyed in a relaxing environment where the flavor and act can be really savored.
If you follow this simple steps you will be well on your way to enjoying cigars the way they were meant to be enjoyed. You will be taking advantage of all of those that have come before you and helped to perfect the art as well enjoying your own fruits of history with the timeless art of cigar smoking.