A full-bodied
cigar can be smooth and a mild cigar can be harsh. –
Strength in a blend of a cigar or pipe tobacco does not mean it will be harsh and unsmokable… As mildness
does not mean it will be smooth and easy to smoke.
Harshness and smoothness has much to do
with the length of time a tobacco is left fermenting. For starters, if a tobacco is not fermented properly, it will have a harsh bitter taste.
Cigar and pipe tobacco must be fermented for a minimum of 3 months. Then aged in rooms o
r barrels of different scented woods, like cedar, oak and the such. Many times bought from scotch or bourbon factories.
Sometimes certain blends are manipulated to become peppery but never bitter. Cigars like Avo XO, Davidoff Grand Cru, Partagas regular, Fonseca
regular and so on… have various degrees of pepper ness.
Cigars like the Davidoff 1000 series, Don Diego, Montecristo Classic,
Arturo Fuente regular and Romeo Y Julieta regular, are considered creamy smooth. Especially those using Cameroon wrappers.
With this information under our arms we will now explore the 10 most common occasions to smoke a cigar…lol
There are many special times that are perfect for celebrating with a
fine cigar. Here is our List of 10 best special occasions for smoking cigars.
1.New Job, Promotion or Major Achievement
It is time to celebrate one of life's milestones by firing up a fine stogie.
2. Weddings
Weddings are always a classic occasion for smoking cigars. Celebrating the occasion with family and friends, with a good stogie. Cigars make great photo ops at weddings!
3. Birthdays
It's your day, all day! Do whatever you want, as long as you celebrate it with your favorite cigar.
4. Gambling
Poker games almost beg for cigars! But also while enjoying those free cocktails when playing blackjack or the slots at a casino.
5. New Years
As the old year closes its doors, better say goodbye with a premium hand rolled cigar. A new year is about to begin, better open the year with a hand rolled cigar.
6. Thanks Giving
After enjoying the biggest meal of the year, you need to relax with a fine cigar and a brandy or cognac to help digest all that food.
7. Enjoying What Speaks To You
Smoking a cigar will enhance and prolong an aesthetic experience. Once you get to a place like the Grand Canyon, you can’t just stay there for a little while, then drive away. With a view like that, lighting up is almost a spiritual experience.
8. TIGF!!
Yup, it’s the weekend. Time to relax and enjoy a smoke with friends or with a good book.
9. Fourth of July
Celebrate our independence, that is what cigar smoking is all about. Besides, a lit cigar is the best way to ignite fireworks.
10. A New Family Member
Right next to weddings, it is customary for the new father to pass around cigars to family and friends. From your cigars of choice to the machine made cigars in cellophane wrappers marked "It's a Boy" or "It's a Girl" will do just fine.
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