Ten Factors to Consider Before You Buy a Cigar
Written by :- David Dadson A cigar is as good as memories that you have when you smoked it.
Buying a cigar for the first time can be a little tough. There are thousands of different varieties and brands on the market and all of them have very specific flavors and tastes. For a newbie, it can be a tough decision says the Artofmanliness. How do you sort out flavors, tastes and varieties and then choose the right variety for your needs? To help you out, here are a few factors you should consider.
Origin
Cuban cigars have the best reputation and why not? Cuban cigars are probably the best in the world and the industry is strictly regulated by the Cuban Government says AskMen. If you can find a good company, rest assured that every cigar is worth the quality and price. However, Cubans are very strong in flavor and taste and they may not suit a beginner’s palate. Other regions also produce localized brands like Dominican Republic cigars, Indonesian cigars, Connecticut Valley cigars, Mexican cigars, Honduran cigars, Brazilian cigars, and Nicaraguan cigars. Each region produces a brand with its own unique taste and character. If you can, buy a single cigar from every brand and smoke it to try out the taste and flavor.
Composition Most cigars derive their taste from the wrapper, the fillers and binders that are used to make the cigar. Master tobacconists spend years mixing and blending tobacco leaves to create a unique taste.
Flavors
There are lots of terms used to describe cigar flavors and it's not possible to cover them all over here. Suffice to know that the flavors are created by the soil in which the tobacco is grown, the curing process and length and aging process for the leaves. Master blenders may also blend different tobacco varieties to create unique signature cigars for gourmet cigar companies.
Review Reviews are a great way to find a good cigar brand. For example, cigar forums are populated with experts who try out every brand on the market and then create detailed reviews. It’s a good idea to register with a few forums and read as many reviews as possible. You can also ask for help or recommendations from forum experts or veteran members. You should remember though that personal tastes tend to vary considerably. Read the reviews but make an informed decision only after trying out the different brands on the market.
Research Doing your own research is important. There are many brands and companies that sell cigars and each company has its own proprietary formula. Visit the company website or use comparison websites to ascertain tastes, flavors and smoke quality. Cigar websites also rate cigars according to taste and use and you can use these ratings to find a good brand to suit your taste.
Shape
Most cigars are shaped like cylinders and are considered to have a parejo shape. However, some companies do make cigars with irregular shapes like cone shaped heads, tapering, etc. The shape does not influence the taste of flavor of the tobacco but it will slow down the burning speed and enhance the smoking experience.
Size Cigars come in several sizes and Cohiba cigars, Oliva cigars, Padron cigars, etc. have their own particular shapes and sizes. Beginners are advised to start with small cigars commonly called as Minuto or Carolina. Once they are accustomed to the taste and flavor, they can move on to bigger sizes like Macanudo. The cigar sizes usually increase from Panatela, Lonsdale, Lancero, Churchill, Robusto, Toro, Presidente, Gigante, etc.
Price Price may vary from place to place but the best brands can easily cost about $150 per cigar says Effortlessgent. Websites like About recommend you start with the simplest and then move upward as your palate accustoms itself to taste and flavor.
Making The traditional Cubans are hand-rolled but some companies and brands also prepare machine-rolled cigars. According to veteran smokers, hand-rolled cigars are the best as they bring out the flavor. However, beginners can try machine-rolled versions before they move on to more expensive hand-rolled varieties.
Storage The level of humidity in the storage humidor will also affect cigar taste. The best flavors come out when the cigar is stored at an average humidity of 68- 74 percent.
Contact Details
Mike's Cigars Distributors, Inc 1030 Kane Concourse Bay Harbor, FL 33154 Ph No: (800) 962-4427 http://www.mikescigars.com customerservice@mikescigars.com