A cigar is composed of a wrapper, a binder and a filler. Among them, the wrapper is the most important. It is the appearance of a cigar, and everyone depends on it. To judge the quality of cigars.

Cigars are classified according to their length and thickness.

The three species are: Robust (short and thick), medium-sized Korone (medium thickness and medium length), double Korone - sometimes also called Called Churchill (longer and relatively thick)

Insulated cigar box: is an airtight container used to store cigars in hot weather. It can be a large space, one made of wood or plexiglass. Or seal the plastic bag to keep the cigars moist.

Among the various humidor materials, Spanish fir is the most expensive structural wood. The wood chips cannot be painted and the joints must be tight. Due to the weight, the upper and lower coverings can seal and moisturize better than the drawer type or door and window type. A hygrometer and moisturizing sponge are must-haves in the box. An elegant cigar box or shelf is not only practical, but also a decoration that adds to the indoor atmosphere.

In order to facilitate portability, manufacturers have developed a variety of beautiful small cigarette boxes. These boxes are mostly made of metal or leather and can usually hold one to three cigarettes. Among them, three-pack leather products are the most practical. When purchasing, you should pay attention to its length and match it with the type of cigarettes you often smoke.

Trimmer: A device used to remove the closed end of a cigar to allow air to circulate through the cigar.

Cut tobacco: The end of the cigar is wrapped by a small tobacco leaf, which insiders call a cap, about 1/4 inch from the end of the tobacco. This can be regarded as a boundary. You should not cut cigarettes beyond or even too close to this line, otherwise the cigarette tail will easily spread. Those who use scissors must be particularly careful. The best cutting point is the center line of the hat.

There are two types of scissors: blade type and scissors type. The blade type is designed like a guillotine and can be divided into single blade and double blade. The single-chip type is cheap, but not very convenient to use. A little secret to using the single-piece type is to raise the handle above the chest. This height will make it easier to start. The double-piece type can be put on the thumb and index finger, making it easier to use. Because the blade is very sharp, it must be stored properly and not used as a toy by children at home to avoid accidents.

The scissor-type scissors are just like ordinary scissors and will not be introduced here. No matter which method you use, clean and crisp movements are most important. The most popular nowadays is the pen-tube type rotary knife, which can be inserted into the end of a cigarette to cut complete round leaves. It is very convenient to use. The only drawback is that it cannot be used on figured cigars with pointed tails. Others include V-shaped scissors and needle-shaped piercing inserts.

Ignition point:

If it is not too troublesome, it is best to use a match to light a cigar. A 2-3 inch long match is constantly burning, challenging the igniter. Skill. Rolling the cigar calmly and calmly in the blazing fire, and reveling in the satisfaction of the cigar being slowly lit is the prelude to enjoying the cigar. Of course, lighting a cigar is much easier with a powerful lighter.

Hold the cigarette butt horizontally and slightly burn the cigarette body with fire. Keep turning while it is burning. This is because the cigar slime in the past had a strange smell. Burning the cigarette body first can evaporate the smell, but now the slime has been improved and the strange smell is no longer there. Nowadays, the function of burning smoke is to warm the smoke. It is said that slightly raising the temperature will make the smoke smoother.

Hold the cigarette in a balanced position, so that the distance from the cigarette butt is just touching the fire, and turn it slowly. If the cigarette body is tilted, it is easy to catch fire and burn unevenly, but it is easy to ignite. If it is rotated quickly, it is okay, but the angle must not be too large, otherwise it will only burn the outer layer of tobacco leaves, but the cigarette body will remain unscathed.

If you have experience, put it in your mouth and inhale gently when lighting a cigarette, which can speed up the ignition speed. But if a novice does this, there is more than 70% chance of failure.

Light the cigarette butt and blow lightly with your mouth. The technique of lighting cigarettes focuses on even heating. The smoke should be fully lit. Do not burn only the smoke ring or be uneven on the left and right. The taste of a smoker can be judged from the gestures and methods of lighting a cigarette.

In a scientific society where matches are disappearing day by day, modern people who are accustomed to the fast food culture increasingly use lighters to light cigars. Despite the strong opposition of defenders, the trend has become established. Some brand-name manufacturers such as Dunhill and S.T. Dupont, as well as the mid-priced Colibri, have launched powerful lighters to challenge the status of Zippo, the leading brother of this type of product.

Colibri's quartz lighter has a safety lock, adjustable firepower and fuel consumption, and is equipped with a fireproof net. It is a good helper for outdoor fires and is suitable for camping and disaster prevention. The sportsman-style lighter from the world-famous brand Dunhill has an elegant shape.

The relationship between cigars and drinks is like wine and food. As long as they are paired properly, they will naturally complement each other.

A survey report by the cigar magazine "Cigar Aficionado" pointed out that more than 20% of smokers in the United States believe that cigars and coffee are the best pairings, followed by whiskey.

Sugar-containing drinks make the cigar soft and not too dry. In addition to coffee, tea and fortified liqueur are also good choices. High-end aged French Bordeaux Sauternes (Sauternes) Dessert wine is a perfect match. If the cost is too high, aged port and some sherry will not disappoint.

If you want to enjoy it with coffee, don’t get a cup of Double Espresso, otherwise it will be miserable.

Pairing spirits with cigars can produce a negative or positive result. Cognac, whiskey, rum, etc. all have good effects. In particular, Dark Rum produced in Latin America has a strong aroma of cane sugar and is even more impeccable.

The famous American gentleman Michael Douglas once said in the movie "Fatal Attraction": "Smoking cigars is a mysterious power that is almost like a religious ritual." The romantic poet Lord Byron was even more Say it thoroughly: "Give me a cigar, and I want nothing more."

For those ancient gentlemen, smoking cigars was a ritual of enjoyment. The traditional place for smoking cigars is usually a bar or a private home. In addition to wine cellars at home, many of these cigar-smoking gentlemen also have cigar cellars. After the delicious food, they would hold cognac in one hand and a cigar (or pipe) in the other and talk. Although smoking cigars among gentlemen in modern society is no longer as cumbersome as it used to be, it is still very particular. For example, big names in the United States (including Clinton) will often smoke cigars in a noble club called "Havana Club" in Hollywood. Schwarzenegger Every first Monday of every month, a "cigar night" is held at an Austrian restaurant in Los Angeles, where cigars are accompanied by red wine and steak.

It is said that cigars represent the luxury and mystery of tasteful men. This is not only because cigars are a luxury product, not only because they are expensive and luxuriously equipped, but also because of the cumbersomeness involved in smoking cigars. procedures and almost luxurious attention.

Luxurious accoutrements

Like all luxuries, cigar accoutrements are both unnecessary and absolutely necessary.

Cigar equipment is also made to be extremely luxurious. Common ones include cigar cutters from the German SOLINGEN company. The cutter body is made of K gold, but the blade is made of steel. Things that are already very expensive become even more aristocratic when they are marked with the Davidoff trademark. There are too many utensils for smoking cigars. If you are smoking cut tobacco, the genuine leather cigarette bag containing the cut tobacco costs several thousand yuan. It must be made in Switzerland and is made of calfskin. The pipe is also 3,000 to 5,000 yuan each, and the humidifier and humidifier are even more. It’s expensive, measured in tens of thousands of yuan. This outfit is a symbol of status and taste, and expensiveness is secondary. Smoking cigars is not so much a habit as it is an expression of a noble style.