Cigar Guide

My grandfather introduced me to my first Cuban cigar, many years ago, but before allowing me to indulge, he lectured me for two hours on what he called, “Smoking cigars as an art form”. My grandfather looked down on cigarette smokers, calling them “Inhalers with no finesse”, but would regularly get together with his friends to try out new Havana cigars. They all had their favourites, and they would discuss cigars for hours on end and it wasn’t long before I was joining in their cigar conversations and set off on my my Career as a “Cigar Artist”.

I truly believe that the experience of smoking a cigar, whether it be relaxing by yourself or socialising with friends, an art form that every act of smoking a cigar should be savoured; from cutting the cigar, lighting the cigar and from the first to final draw. Whether you are enjoying the cigar by itself, with a rich coffee, a fine whiskey, or with a full-blooded glass of wine, always follow cigar etiquette and always ensure that you have the time to savour every second of the cigar experience.

It is widely argued that there is a fine cigar for every given moment and every situation that you find yourself in. To a certain extent, I would agree with this school of thought, although after enjoying quality Cuban cigars for many years, you will know the exact cigar for you, in the morning with coffee, after lunch walking by the river, or in the evening, sitting with friends. I don’t agree that the length or thickness of a cigar should determine what you smoke at any given time of the day; you will develop a feel for the right cigar at the right time, with experience.

To help you on your way, you will find various articles below, which should give you an insight into Cuban cigars and the art of smoking cigars.