How to Smoke & Taste a cigar

Learn my best practices for smoking and tasting your cigar here. Cigars are an art form that should be enjoyed. Featured cigar: Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco. Learn more about Joya de Nicaragua cigars at www.joyacigars.com.

[@stonecoldoutlaw]

I gotta say, I’ve been smoking cigars for 5 years and have seen many videos on cutting, lighting, and smoking a cigar. Literally none of them explain the parts of cigars. Props!

[@shawnsoprano]

5 years of smoking…you should know the parts of the cigar by now

[@timothynaylor1014]

Smart, classy, beautiful!!! A great teacher!!! Thank you so much for the refreshing tips!

[@frankmilano]

I’m new to cigars. Started September’23. Your video was SO well done. Thanks for sharing your expertise!!

[@Jcole000123]

I don't think there is a cigar reviewer anywhere, man or lady, who matches your channel

[@kennethburns6064]

i agree, very nice we travel, we see, taste and learn!

[@THEMilkSHAIKH]

CutLightSmoke is pretty good.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you, there are a lot of people who have different styles with their videos, I have always tried to stay unique. Thanks for watching and for the compliment.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you Kenneth.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thanks for watching :)

[@duanmcinnes]

Great production, great set, cigar reviews have never looked so good. Keep up the great reviews. Thumbs up

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you!

[@haise8810]

+i said meow lol

[@ronjcash]

Excellent presentation!!! Learned a lot and made me want to learn more!! Thanks!!!! And cheers!

[@davidgatton6140]

As a beginner in the cigar world I’ll agree with everyone that you are a very beautiful woman. However after watching a few videos I appreciate your explanations and advice even more. Definitely will continue watching and learning. 🙏

[@MRobert1984]

She's a 10 and extremely educated. Very impressive.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you

[@ironman-693]

Bobby Mo yeah especially when she talks about the different tast areas on your tongue lmfao. What biology class took she? There is no such thing as as different tastes on different parts of your tongue. God bless the American eduction sytem

[@mattmcleay6950]

+Iron man - hey buddy read a book, thats exactly how taste works.

[@ironman-693]

The tongue map or taste map or tongue taste or map map is a common misconception that different ''sections of the tongue are exclusively responsible for different basic tastes. It is illustrated with a schematic map of the tongue, with certain parts of the tongue labeled for each taste. Although widely taught in schools, this was scientifically disproven by later research; all taste sensations come from all regions of the tongue'' en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue_map and i am not your bud, pal

[@mattmcleay6950]

no one said "exclusive," sure you can still taste salt on the tip of your tongue, but if you actually ever sit down and roll smoke or food or whatever over different parts of your tongue different parts are accentuated. That's why with something as nuanced as cigar smoke or fine spirits you do experience different notes on different parts of your tongue as you taste it.

[@SSJ1Igor]

a woman made the most informative video on smoking cigars on this entire website. not something you'd expect. thank you !

[@thearchiecomplex8575]

So knowledgeable and easy to digest the information. Thank you so much for the vid Cigar Vixen. As a woman it is great to see a female cigar smoker giving tutorials. Going to my first humidor tomorrow so this really helped. Could you do a video on different cigar flavours that one can find? I cannot find one on KZbin. Thanks again!

[@MarkCreighton-c2c]

Thank you. I’m 62 and just now starting to educate myself on cigar smoking. This video is excellent for me. Much appreciated Delicia!

[@martelgopro]

Gracias profesora por compartir sus conocimientos del cigarro. Con cariño!!

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Gracias a usted!

[@martelgopro]

CIGARVIXEN ave maria!! :)

[@mantalk8798]

This was very helpful. I am new to cigars and have been watching a lot of beginner videos. Most of em go like: here's how you cut, light, and what you can pair it with. Thank you for so much information!

[@mantalk8798]

logandh2 well then since you obviously think you know what you're doing, what do you recommend?

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you for the feedback and welcome to cigars!! There's no right or wrong way, just best practices to help enhance the experience. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!

[@SantinosSundayCigarReview]

Very clear education and instructions for anyone getting into smoking Cigars. I enjoy channels that are not just a bunch of mindless banter with little to no information about cigars.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you for your comment. Cheers!

[@J155P]

She is the female version of a premium cigar

[@danielwojtysiak6385]

Did you ever smoke grape white owl cigars

[@J155P]

@@danielwojtysiak6385 Nope, but owls are cool.

[@adaywithoutconscious7407]

Came here for the gal! stayed for the production of the video. Perfect for noobs like me and for more establish smokers. Informative entertaining and easy to comprehend

[@friendlygoblin]

Pleasant, illuminating, and exceedingly enjoyable. Just like my cigar.

[@noworkgetpaid]

Hey Delicia, Really enjoyed the video! I have been a cigar smoker for more years than I care to recount and I found value in your best practices today. As I introduce friends to cigar smoking I will be sure to have them watch this video - perfect for newbies!! Once again...well done! Keep up the great work, it is appreciated!! Long ashes, Tim (Boss Free Life) White

[@alanlej]

Anyway. Came for the cigars, stayed for the cigars. She sure looks great. Well, good for her. But most of all, she’s well versed in cigars, seems legitimately passionate about it, and knows how to pass knowledge about the marvels of smoking cigars and that’s all it matters in the end

[@austinedwards3839]

a beautiful women that smokes cigars dam i need to find me one of those

[@devincampbell5007]

yup :)

[@devincampbell5007]

Alexander Xll what?

[@devincampbell5007]

Alexander Xll yes i know that but i'm not very smart so the hole part was what got me

[@tank123103]

austin edwards *damn* not dam

[@ninjadmkfeowmvjfiewp7917]

austin edwards she be looking so good in decade or so.(She’ll using pounds of makeup to cover up those early wrinkles)

[@globalschoolofaeronautics8254]

I’m new to cigars, this is the best video going that I’ve seen thank you!

[@nickhall3864]

Great video and from someone that's 20 and that has only smoked a couple 100 cigars this was a great video. Cigars are an art form that anyone can enjoy

[@thebrewgeek]

That reverse cigar trick was nuts! I was in Cuba this summer. I didn’t get to tour any factories but I did tour a tobacco farm and they showed us how they roll cigars.

[@djkevinbanger]

thank you i enjoyed myself learning more about cigars and liked your video thanks for the advice

[@esanchezp]

Kudos to you!!! You are not just another KZbin hot woman showing off BUT you really know what you are talking about. I wish there were more women like when it comes about relationship with cigars. Hat off to you @cigarvixen keep it up

[@RiceDaddy-wo2fy]

I was done watching after about 6 minutes goodnight everybody

[@allthethingsidoallthething9630]

U beat it huh

[@PatriotMango]

@@allthethingsidoallthething9630 lol

[@ILLUMINATI38436]

Took that long?💦

[@Triton71]

Ratio is the word you were looking for there...the ratio of wrapper to filler between a lancero and a toro. Fantastic video as always!

[@benrelouw5766]

This is a great video Delicia. I have been smoking cigars for years and I really enjoyed your video and think you really explained exactly how to make the perfect cigar experience. I think everyone who is new to smoking cigars has to watch this video.

[@JDBLU824]

I’m so glad I found you ! I’ve watched a ton of your reviews ! Purchased several of them...just because you’ve smoked cigars for a while (😉) doesn’t mean you shouldn’t open your mind to learn new methods...that’s how we grow. Thank you for passing along the experiences gifted to you (cigar lady in Cuba haha)...and for taking the time you do to enjoy it all ! I’ve forwarded this to several of my buddies to watch.

[@danielh6555]

Thanks for the video. It is always helpful to hear tips from people that smoke and work in the industry.

[@duanelappe9767]

Fun You do explain things very well

[@leon930]

Lol this is unexpectedly the most informative video on KZbin about cigars!

[@BillieSuit]

That was an impresive introduce to the cigar world. Totaly agreed with you! Bravo senora !!! 👏👏 👏

[@donalddicer8181]

Oops. That tasting/Tounge areas is what I learned as well. That theory has been disproved in the last 10 years or so. They are saying that every taste receptor and area tastes all flavors equally. Ehh, still great work!

[@mbroderick1984]

very well explained. Tell me, what’s you philosophy on purging a.k.a. degassing? I don’t fully understand how to do it. If it is something you agree with (some smokers are against it); I feel you would do a good job of demonstrating and explaining it.

[@martinquinn3382]

Great great informative and interresting review ! I learn a few tricks from this video alone, and I'm smoking cigars for a long time ...

[@bobcharlotte8724]

In the most respectful way possible, this one of the hottest things I've ever seen. So knowledgeable and eloquent combined with such beauty. If I was a cigar foot I'd be charred lol

[@BeardsandBibles]

Would really suck if you dropped ash wearing that top lol this is the 3rd video I’ve watched of yours and I like them. For the information. I’m getting into cigars and developing my pallet so this helped. Thanks!

[@wills2652]

Thanks so much! I just turned 21 and I am very excited to smoke my first cigar tomorrow!

[@DJ-Art-Morris]

Hopefully you enjoyed it. Happy belated bday btw.

[@rawcircoking]

Love the video. A lot of valuable information!!

[@johnbell1859]

I’ll never think of a cigar the same way ever. 😉 Great video. 🧡 🇬🇧

[@logos513]

Dam...I could watch her smoke cigars all day!

[@duanelamon243]

Oh my God where have you been my entire smoking career LOL you are beautiful and your videos are spectacular.

[@peterbee88]

That was incredibly interesting! Thanks for posting.

[@sosasaidso1513]

Gorgeous young lady who knows how to smoke a cigar. Rare and fascinating!

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you

[@thegoldendiamondjam]

I highly enjoyed this very informative ... I've learned I enjoy complex flavor & good strength to my cigars.

[@ohiomizzike513]

She’s a very beautiful woman, and I love the fact that she’s very knowledgeable, respectful and loves to smoke cigars 😁

[@nadimmassaad5643]

thank u Delicia for lerning us from ur wide experience! that video is one of the best to introduce someone to cigar world. simply you are awesome !!

[@ice319]

I learned that I was doing some things wrong when it comes to lighting and smoking. I appreciate you and this video. Thank you so much :-)

[@pauls5938]

Thank you for this very informative video. I have been smoking for a year or so, and up until I watched this video, i had a hard time trying to distinguish the different flavors, now I have a better understanding as how to experience the flavors. You are very informative and patient with your explanations. Thank you very much. 🙏

[@linkspanda]

Whoa! Your hair is perfect! I love it ^_^ random comment, sorry. Was just my first thought.

[@dinkydoo66]

Just came across your channel. What a fantastic video. So much information, without any annoying unnecessary waffle.👍🙂

[@justinmurphy7550]

Thanks for this video. As a beginning cigar smoker I found it very informative and beneficial!! Love your reviews!!

[@drumdude4you]

Thanks for your review. Trying to start the cigar business but first I have to learn how to taste my products from Nicaragua

[@chrisfulbright1644]

Just want to thank you for the tips. I’m new to this and this really helped

[@watchlookerwatch]

Thank you for the vid. At what point should you stop smoking your cigar?

[@LFGM24]

I have the same little lighter and it's my "Go to" I love that it has dual flame options. I lightly torch the edge of the foot while rotating and then I puff about 2-3 times while using the soft flame . 👍🏼👍🏼

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Great lighter and great technique!

[@jjpro20021]

JUNIOR M hey what kind of light is that called please ??

[@jamespfillmore1602]

I’m going to do a large painting of you smoking a cigar. I’ve done 5 or so great portraits of people smoking cigars. Great video as always!

[@stephaniemcintosh604]

I was shown to light while puffing. I struggled with this at first. I’m going to try your technique

[@janvanassen7358]

This whas the most beautiful explanation.

[@tonycosta8471]

This came up on my suggested lists. Love love this format you had compared to now! You should do a few like this again! As always great information and ignore the idiots commenting on your looks. Was interesting how you stayed true to you more recent video on the relighting 🙂

[@rdm4603]

Great video, I am new to cigar smoking - about 2 months now and smoke about 2 cigars per week and usually smoke them in the evening after dinner. I have been sticking to "mild" cigars and have not been able to pick out much flavors from them. I will try out your suggestions. I am not always able to finish the entire cigar in one sitting. I will put what's left in a zip lock baggie, but when I try and finish it say the next day it never seems to burn properly. Do your have any suggestions? I have talked to someone at my local B & M shop here in New Mexico and he said that the cigar will not taste or burn right if it's out for that long and I might I well trash it...Is that true?

[@Quickdrawmcgraw357]

Some people don't mind putting out a cigar and relighting. Personally it completely ruins the flavor and the cigar for that matter to me. I would try picking smaller/shorter cigars for those times when you don't have a lot of time of do not want a long smoke.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you and welcome to the cigar world! While I don't personally keep my cigars and relight them ( the flavor is never the same after it sits too long after being lit) you can try cutting off the end that has the ash and blowing through it once it goes out to eliminate any old smoke trapped inside to see if that halls if you need to relight it. But I would recommend trying petit coronas or rothschild size to see if it's a better fit. Hope that helps

[@rdm4603]

I agree with you that the cigar is ruined. I have tried a shorter cigar and I think that's what I need to stick with for now - thanks

[@MisterJAG2]

thanks for another great video Delicia! my question for you is what do you do to help minimize the cigar taste in your mouth after smoking, any tips are greatly appreciate!

[@alanawhitaker9364]

Gargle with hydrogen peroxide and water to neutralize your palette.

[@axelavila8364]

Very well explained....plus beautiful!!! Loved it!!!

[@henrikpersson5256]

This is very informative! thank you for the lesson

[@henrikpersson5256]

logandh2 why man?

[@henrikpersson5256]

logandh2 intresting! thought she was for real, and I thought it was refreshing to se a woman who gave the steriotype cigar lover a punch on the nose. thank you

[@ShelLeader]

Really enjoyed your instruction on best way to light my cigars. I've enjoyed cigars for more than 60 years.😊 Looking forward to more of your posts.

[@Texanfish55]

I’ve been smoking cigars a long time and what surprises me most is the misconception people think cigar smokers inhale the smoke , I’ve offered cigars to folks who insist they can’t handle a cigar , not understanding one does not inhale

[@Jvnshr]

I also would like to make a correction if you don't mind. The taste map (feeling different tastes in different parts of your tongue) is proved to be a myth. In fact, taste buds just pick the taste, send a signal to the brain and then brain says which taste is which. Some taste buds will taste faster than others for sure. By keeping and rotating smoke in your mouth for a long time probably gives saliva enough time to dissolve smoke particles and make you feel the taste. Last but not the least, there are 5 tastes not 4: sweet, sour, salty, spicy and umami. Cheers and keep up the good work.

[@xenalmorf]

I should be learning something here but I keep getting distracted. I will have to watch again.

[@KM-kl8xu]

I think I'm in love! That cigar looks delectable!

[@cupidjones110]

very good detailed video, now I'm ready for my cigar again. :)

[@Lewismc2]

I’ve been smoking cigars for quite a few years now and have always enjoyed them but always struggled to decipher anything more than ‘good’ or ‘bad’ smoke... even with the retro-hale. Thank you so much CigarVixen for taking the time to share some of your knowledge.

[@Jvnshr]

Delicia, I totally enjoy your reviews. One thing I learned from you is smelling the foot of a cigar before cutting and lighting it. You can totally get the flavors by this way instead of smelling the wrapper. Unfortunately, you didn't do that in this video, but you do that all the time.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you for the support and feedback

[@EriAirlangga]

I'm a newbie and still don't get it. Can we meet and have a private session of this subject in a more comprehensive and productive way?

[@ΗρακληςΛοστρεζος]

Enjoyed your video!Thanks!I have smoked a couple of cigars which were of good quality(cuban)but i can't always understand the flavors...Does anyone know why that can happen?

[@deborahapplewhite3052]

Newbie here! This is the best video for cigar smoking on KZbin! IMO! Thank you!!

[@HobbyTimeWithChris]

Holy smokes❣ im 10 minutes in and all i remember is the intro and that shirt doesn't need buttons

[@FaithisKey792]

If my cigar goes out, I’m I blowing out if it has some ashes, or am I cutting it to remove the ashes then relighting it.

[@jeeperjk5861]

Thank you so much for this video. It is very helpful. Love your videos

[@naev.3344]

I smoke a pipe currently but am interested in trying cigars. The technique appears to be the same regarding tasting, so it shouldn't be too much to crossover. I enjoyed learning about a cigar's composition and its different strengths/sizes. Thanks for this video!!!

[@GraveyardXrow]

My problem is keeping the cigar to burn somewhat evenly, I always have to take my torch and even it out. I don't know why I can't keep it straight. Sometimes, I get one and it goes great, nice even burn, but I didn't do anything different. I'm wondering if it's where I get the cigars, if age can impact that or not.

[@harism2001]

There is so much I can learn from you ✌️

[@Hueffed]

Your video is fabulous. I would defiantly send a Newble or even a vitrain to learn about cigar smoking. :O)

[@thepofmeister]

thoroughly enjoyed this video and shared it on my social media platforms. thank you!

[@TrojanMars1]

Truly a fantastic video for every smoker! 😊

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Gracias compa!

[@kevinch3966]

Delicia, Why you do not do a review of Gurkha Private Select Abuelo Cigars? This cigar, is aged with Ron Abuelo 7 years and is one of the finest rums in Panana City ... greetings from Panama

[@tamiwoods6972]

Excellent and informative video. Thank you.

[@941zeke]

Once of my first cigar videos. Very helpful. You have new subcriber!!! Thank you

[@jiro8083]

interesting take on the retrohale. I think ive been doing it too much during a smoke. leaves me sorta numb and stuffed up. I will try it like you suggested. thanks for the tip

[@الدكتورعبدالهاديرشغالركابي]

Bravo! Honestly, this is the best tutorial video for the beginner cigar-smokers. Greetings from Iraq ❤

[@alainthibaut4940]

Hi Delicia, you'really a fantastic teacher, I would like to smoke cigar myself but each time i am close to vomit. Is there a solution or must i stop to try defenitely? kisses from France

[@jamieparker4010]

Start with cigarillos they take 5 minutes to smoke...I had the same issues but started with a sigelo 2 then moved to the cigarillos and now can handle everything...I had a Romeo Churchill a few weeks ago with a client over a couple of glasses of very fine cognac

[@thebrewgeek]

I realize your post is old, but maybe this reply will help others. Nicotine can cause a drop in blood sugar. Do not smoke on an empty stomach. Sip on something while smoking. Probably most important is take your time smoking. Do a slow draw. Don’t huff and puff it but take a slow 3 second draw. This will keep the cigar cooler avoiding a hot inhale and also lead to less harsh flavors. A 5 inch cigar will last me an hour and a half. Sometimes longer.

[@ТАТАРИН-й2д]

Thanks! You really nailed it, great explanation!

[@scottthesing]

Does it matter if you cigar is in plastic when you store it

[@bigcanobbqshow9144]

I'm a newbie and great video thanks for all the tips and keep the videos coming ❤️

[@bigbadbill0071]

what lighters do you recommend to get maximum taste. my lighter has a small flame. hard to execute your technique

[@lwwells]

This was great. This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@BigBrother619]

What is ur thoughts on Fat Daddy cigar? Btw, I'm new to cigars. Considering ordering a Fat Daddy package..

[@venish10]

Was this shot in Taranaki?

[@richardd9955]

Pasadena California is in the houzz!

[@hightops9988]

Trying my first cigar tonight. Great information!

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Let me know how it goes... Enjoy!

[@hightops9988]

We spent an evening doing a blind whiskey tasting and cigar smoking. Loved it!