WikiHow and Cigars

[El Presidente]

Have forwarded to ken 

https://www.wikihow.com/Smoke-a-Cigar

 

 

[JohnS]

"Enjoy your cigar with an alcoholic beverage. Though this is not a requirement, an alcoholic beverage can enhance the smoking experience and can bring out the flavors of the cigar. Some common beverages for smoking a cigar include port, cognac, bourbon or scotch, or red wine -- especially Cabernet Sauvignon."

Handy advice!

[thedame007]

 

"Remove the band after twelve puffs or so. The band is placed on the cigar to prevent the tobacco from tearing, but you won't need it anymore, once your cigar is lit. After twelve or so puffs, the band will already be starting to fall off on its own, due to the heat."

 

They have clearly not smoked a Cuban cigar! A crowbar is handier...

[ayepatz]

4 hours ago, JohnS said:

"Enjoy your cigar with an alcoholic beverage. Though this is not a requirement, an alcoholic beverage can enhance the smoking experience and can bring out the flavors of the cigar. Some common beverages for smoking a cigar include port, cognac, bourbon or scotch, or red wine -- especially Cabernet Sauvignon."

Handy advice!

But Kahlua is best, apparently. I did not know that. 

[JohnS]

Just now, ayepatz said:

But Kahlua is best, apparently. I did not know that. 

I know...that was hilarious. I better start using that Kahlua in my bar more often!

[ayepatz]

6 minutes ago, JohnS said:

I know...that was hilarious. I better start using that Kahlua in my bar more often!

You should have a Big Lebowski cigar night to try it out. White Russians all round. ?

[IanMcLean68]

I see they are still perpetuating age old myths and stereotypes on this wiki, like:

1) The stereotypical goatee-bearded cigar smoker.

2) "The longer and wider a cigar is, the more intense it will be. If you're a beginner, you should start with a longer and thinner cigar"

3) "start with a mild cigar, which will not only be less expensive"

4) They say not to use a gas lighter over a fuel lighter?! And then tick the use of a Zippo!

5) After twelve or so puffs, the band will already be starting to fall off on its own. What are they smoking, nubs?

5) And then, just for icing on the cake - they say just to set the cigar down when finished, but demonstrate stubbing the cigar out 

6) Then, in the Q&A at the end, some idiot says cigars will keep about 5 years in a humidor. Oh well, damn, then many of mine are obviously "passed-use-by-date"!

In the tips at end, and one of the worst perpetuated myths of the cigar world ...

7) the color is a way to gauge the intensity. A black or dark cigar is more intense. A lighter amber is a good starter.

Sheesh.

Sorry everyone, but I love pulling apart these so called "how to" web pages written by so called "experts" (a.k.a wet-behind-the-ears kids who wouldn't have the slightest clue of what they are talking about).

[ayepatz]

2 hours ago, IanMcLean68 said:

I see they are still perpetuating age old myths and stereotypes on this wiki, like:

1) The stereotypical goatee-bearded cigar smoker.

2) "The longer and wider a cigar is, the more intense it will be. If you're a beginner, you should start with a longer and thinner cigar"

3) "start with a mild cigar, which will not only be less expensive"

4) They say not to use a gas lighter over a fuel lighter?! And then tick the use of a Zippo!

5) After twelve or so puffs, the band will already be starting to fall off on its own. What are they smoking, nubs?

5) And then, just for icing on the cake - they say just to set the cigar down when finished, but demonstrate stubbing the cigar out 

6) Then, in the Q&A at the end, some idiot says cigars will keep about 5 years in a humidor. Oh well, damn, then many of mine are obviously "passed-use-by-date"!

In the tips at end, and one of the worst perpetuated myths of the cigar world ...

7) the color is a way to gauge the intensity. A black or dark cigar is more intense. A lighter amber is a good starter.

Sheesh.

Sorry everyone, but I love pulling apart these so called "how to" web pages written by so called "experts" (a.k.a wet-behind-the-ears kids who wouldn't have the slightest clue of what they are talking about).

? It took me ages to write that. 

[Bagman]

5 hours ago, IanMcLean68 said:

 

2) ". If you're a beginner, you should start with a longer and thinner cigar"

 

Sorry, but this is the best advice I've seen in a beginner cigar guide.

[IanMcLean68]

13 hours ago, Monterey said:

Sorry, but this is the best advice I've seen in a beginner cigar guide.

I agree with you, just not for the reasons they specify in the How-To 

I just don't believe there is much if any merit in the statement "The longer and wider a cigar is, the more intense it will be". I usually find it is in fact the other way round. Maybe I should have cut that statement there!