How Similar Is Your Cigar Passion To Winston Churchill's?

Sir Winston Churchill is, without a doubt, the most well known cigar smoker of all time. During his long life of loving cigars, Churchill had some notable habits. But if he were alive today, how much would he fit in with the cigar smoking crowd? In this video, I'll take you through Churchill's top 12 cigar smoking traits so you can see how similar or different you and Sir Winston might have been!
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[@jjbishop134]

15 years ago I spent a week in Puerto Plata (Dom Rep). Had dinner in a restaurant NEXT to a cigar shop. After dinner, the cigar salesman walks over and said "Patron (boss), you can't finish such a good meal without smoking a cigar". "but I don't smoke" he said "This is on the house" and gave me my first cigar. That's how I was initiated into the tribe. NO REGRETS!

[@JR-ii5de]

This is a really cool story. Excellent move by the cigar salesman.

[@MarbleFoxGamer]

Welcome to the brotherhood of the leaf

[@badnewsbruner]

Churchill was an absolute unit. I have pages of Churchill quotes on the wall next to my bed. I like to wake up, and lie down with words of wisdom. My favorite is, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Love the channel, man!! I think I'm gonna source some solid cedar and build a humidor, this video inspired me.

[@Jason-wo5rr]

“When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name." Charles Spurgeon

[@MR_F30]

Every night I’ve smoked a cigar this last week, I was late to work the next morning. I guess the good sleep part isn’t false.

[@badnewsbruner]

I thank god everytime I toast a foot. Long filler cigars are a gift from God, and the earth. More relaxing than any drop of alcohol I've ever had.

[@SimpleIdeaz]

My great grandfather had holes in his ties from all the ash. He had at least one cigar a day and passed at 98. Back then men were another breed.

[@stevemccarty6384]

My grandfather was a salesman and on the road much of the time. He told me that once he bought a box of cigars (White Owls) that he placed on the seat of his Model T. He said that at the end of the day he reached into the box and it was empty! That was 25 cigars in one day! He eventually quit smoking...cancer on his lip.

[@benjamintimek]

As a cigar smoker myself I believe in Mark Twain's quote. "If there are no cigars in heaven I won't go there."

[@Menace2Society7701]

And I'm going to go as far to say if there is no pipe tobacco, hookah, or even vape. And that heaven better have high quality, organic, and natural tobacco at that. YOU GOTTA LOVE CIGARS

[@Truu2it]

Back then, men were allowed to be that breed.

[@shredwarfare5446]

Cigar has many positive effects on mental health and mental health affects physical health without question. Also, statistics about tobacco usually lump cigarettes and cigars together which is a colossal error.

[@Hercules1-v9m]

Very true. Every doctor or dentist I have ever had did not care that I smoke cigars. They all said cigarettes are the killer, cigars are perfectly fine. None of them even put me as a smoker on insurance.

[@deester69]

Since I started smoking cigars I’ve been able to get off my anxiety medication, and I constantly ash myself. My sister calls me a rookie every time.

[@jamesborg3554]

Where you really able to get of anxiety medicstion by smoking cigars? Or are you joking?

[@deester69]

@@jamesborg3554 , I was serious. Cigars help me focus on breathing, and I have also gone through therapy and classes. Cigars help me focus and calm down.

[@armandomartineziii6460]

My first cigar was a la palina family series Miami with my grandpa, it’s a memory that will forever cherish and I think about every time I light one up

[@Billy_the_Greek]

I heard Churchill only smoked the first 1/3rd of his cigars and never finished them. Seriously, every photo where he's smoking the cigar looks freshly lit.

[@stevemccarty6384]

My father in law smoked Roytans. He lit the cigar and if it went out he'd chew on it. So he smoked about half of his cigar and devoured the remainder.

[@jonathanstempleton7864]

According to legend, Churchill ashed his cigar out of the airplane window and it landed in Heinrich Himmler's bratwurst 😜

[@truthskr7127]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrismoody1342]

Probably the two most memorable cigars I ever smoked were down in the Gulf Coast. I bought them in the French Quarter of NO. Found myself in a outdoor veranda drinking bourbon, smoking a cigar and listening to four old black men playing Orleans blues and jazz. Before leaving I bought another to smoke seating out on a private beach house watching the waves break ashore and watching the sun set over my right shoulder. Perfect.

[@suspicioustumbleweed4760]

I just sit out in a folding chair

[@MADSCIENTISTGONESANE6166]

Paradise I say 🤗🤗🤗🤗😁😁👍👍

[@steveb9iphone]

It wasn’t just cigars - he drank champagne all day every day too. After all he famously said Remember gentlemen, it’s not just France we are fighting for, it’s Champagne! 🇬🇧

[@nintendonut100]

Champagne and Johnny Walker Red mixed with soda.

[@petermarasco1105]

Awesome video Tim, loved it. Also a fun fact, I'm a new smoker and my first cigar was an Oliva I bought from your shop. Cheers!

[@frenchy0411]

I love how friendly and energetic this guy is. Usually the others are too prim and proper, feels like robots are talking instead 😂

[@robertevras6577]

La Aroma De Cuba is a brand I only just discovered a few months ago! Love that I have that in common with Sir Winston Churchill! They have a line up that is rates in the mid 90's, & are packed with great flavors!

[@RiderTrav]

Tim I really enjoy your videos just like everyone else I love your enthusiasm and energy. I only got as high as 4 with Churchill but I will say the mental health side of smoking cigars is up there, apparently mental health means a lot today. Love your work & love cigars. Keep it up

[@harrynelson9203]

When he died he had over 2000 cigars in his humidor and i think his smoking chair or the chair from downing street is now in a cigar shop in london, and a half smoked cigar sold at auction for around £200 but i think you already made a video about that

[@CocoboloCowboy]

Yes Churchill’s Chairs, is in shop in London. In the basement. Today people in the know get to sit in famous chair. I think my high Cigar day is six.😀

[@harrynelson9203]

@@CocoboloCowboy yes that’s it, seen it in videos, that must be amazing, i have smoked like 4 while 3 are tiny cigarillo sizes in the space of 4 years 🤣

[@CocoboloCowboy]

virtualglobetrotting.com/map/winston-churchills-cigar-smoking-chair/view/google/ Now you know how to find in London.🤫

[@harrynelson9203]

@@CocoboloCowboy 😎👍🏻👌🏻✌🏻

[@drantsplants]

It's in the basement at JJFox Cigars, in St James. I've sat in it! It's also surrounded by some amazing memorabilia

[@Pack_the_Ripper]

Those of us that have been following you since the beginning know you're a bad ass Tim. Great to know you're still at it.

[@FrankM0613]

As the son of an Irish man I’ve come to resent Winston Churchill but I do love cigars like the man

[@felixcappuccio6644]

He lived his life the way he wanted two and to me that's the way it should be cheers sir Winston.

[@colewarlock0013]

This channel honestly needs way more love and support, I haven’t heard of a better person talking about cigars the way Tim does. He has a passion for it and not a lot of people can put that passion into words.

[@tomowens7499]

winston is a hero of mine, i can't get enough about him... i've read many books about the guy, the 'last lion' is a three book set each numbering nearly 1000 pages... highly recommended set of books! the first book covers his childhood and into his young adult life as a war correspondent (it was during this time when he was in cuba) the second book is him as a young man, he became a rather uninspiring politician during this time. book three is WW2 and after, when he rose to become the truly great figure we know him to be. such an interesting life... great video man! (i'll admit, i stated smoking cigars while reading about him...)

[@stevemccarty6384]

During the last quarter of the 19th Century I traveled to London. I visited Westminster Abbey. Set in the floor of that huge building is a black granite, highly polished rock. On it is incised the words: Remember Winston Churchill. That's all.

[@MansaMusa-v5q]

Did the book talk about his love for stogies?

[@ilovewiki]

I scored 6: Gravitate towards certain brands(mainly Perdomo, Padron or Macanudo), have a habit of "chewing" on my cigar and leaving it in my mouth for a while, ash gets all over me, I have a favorite ashtray(it's just a little stupid ceramic pumpkin dish you'd put candy in, but my OCD ass just can't imagine not having it next to me while I'm smoking a cigar in my favorite chair on my porch), I have spent too much money already (and I just got into cigars a few months ago), and I definitely find it relaxing and enjoy the calming experience of sitting on my porch with a cup of coffee. It's really helped a lot with my general anxiety by forcing me to take a few steps back and reevaluate things, plus the nicotine helps haha). Cheers everyone and wish you all the best.

[@joeraff3626]

I'm with you my friend. My favorites however are Partagas, HYD, Cohiba and Quintero all from Cuba. Yes spend too much!

[@Zombie0010101]

I went to Barbados with my family this year, and I had the pleasure of smoking a Royal Barbados cigar there. It was delicious and I’ll never forget the experience of smoking it on the beach.

[@laserbrad]

I dipped for 20 years and never really enjoyed cigars. I quit dipping and started enjoying a cigar each evening after dinner and will do this for the rest of my life. I love it

[@MADSCIENTISTGONESANE6166]

Respect

[@mrwifi1206]

Not a smoker, but could listen all day :) Keep up the great work!

[@DocRinger10]

Wrote a report on Churchill back in 2001 when I was 6th grade. I remember every photo I saw of him had a cigar, so when I made the “art” portion of the report I put a cigar in his mouth ! Would be fun to see you do the story of president Grant, he was a avid smoker of cigars, he was gifted over 10,000 during the civil war and was known to pass Them out to his soldiers. Smoked as much as churchilll but died at 63, Churchill made it to 90!

[@darrenrenna]

New to your Channel.......Cigars, History and Fight Sports, you're a man after my own heart!

[@alifakhreddine998]

I agree the Ash on my pants or shirt lol. I love the thought of Churchill at Potsdam covered in ash. I'll update with how many other traits I share with a personal hero of mine. I was also a Cigarette smoker started at 15 quit at 28, huge regret.

[@TheCubert120]

I have 6 points. One thing I like about Churchill is that he had a customer gold pocket match box for his matches with his name engraved on it.

[@shredwarfare5446]

The color of Ash is beautiful, it is actually my favorite color. When I have Ash marks on my clothes, I don't see it as dirty, I actually kind of like it.

[@harrisonowens7686]

Winston Churchill is my favorite historical figure, and a big reason why I wanted to try cigars in the first place. Not sure if I’ll ever be able to match his pace though!

[@kennethsherf6663]

I scored a 7 on this and the one I relate to the most is the therapy of cigars!

[@grandrapids57]

Outstanding episode. This channel has made me a customer.

[@ghoward912]

Tim, Churchill did come from money but he himself was a spendthrift and had financial difficulties his entire adult life. He was overdrawn at the banks, deeply in debt, past due on his taxes, and had received a large cash advance from a publisher for a book that he was extremely past due on delivering. When his parents died instead of using his inheritance to pay off his debt (he would have still had plenty of cash) instead he used the cash for his sybaritic lifestyle. These financial problems threatened to ruin his political career on many occasions. At one point, after he was prime minister, he had to write magazine articles to pay his bills.

[@kevinfidler8074]

The whiskey tribe did a video trying to drink as much as churchill did in a day, and they struggled both with keeping up with drinking and with his cigar smoking

[@mikeross1442]

Five things in common. Favorite brands is what I most have in common. Thanks Tim, loved this one!!!

[@CAJUNRNEWBBQ]

I got 5. I've got a favorite lighter, and cigar holder i must travel with. Also out of all ive smoked so far is the Oliva. Still need to get into the high end market to test them.

[@matthew33721]

Oliva is high end, honestly padron, perdomo, ect are overhyped. My fathers, Oliva, southern draw, San Cristobal, ect are some of the best brands and not over 13 a stick

[@drantsplants]

Another awesome video Tim, something different and super interesting! Great video mate.

[@lukejackson3734]

Read a number of books on Churchill, fascinating guy

[@stevemccarty6384]

One wonders what a conversation between Churchill and Abe Lincoln would be like.

[@chrismarks2551]

The ashes that fall in my lap, cigars are calming, favorite brands, spending a lot of money on cigars( spouse isn't next to me). That 4

[@Ebutuoymaii]

10 cigars a day, and lived to be 91, now that’s impressive

[@MansaMusa-v5q]

And didn’t workout 😂😂😂

[@CocoboloCowboy]

Tim’s video are so great👍. Keep up the great info flowing.👍👍👍👍

[@guuyguu]

What a great video. Truly enjoyable!

[@cubancigarnick5315]

Great video about Winston Churchill. Had the pleasure smoking Cuban cigars in the London shop, which he used to visit. Similarly passion about my cigars. Love to smoke them every day. I know about the problems with ash, managing your cigar budget and smoking during the day. Occasionally, I enjoy smoking my cigars while eating my meals - which Churchill also did (apparently). Scored a few point too, I was watched this informative video.

[@chinauntan]

Smoked cigarettes in high school, picked up cigars during college in Wisconsin and ash myself quite often. My favourites cigars are RYJ wide Churchill and Trinidad. Yes smoking cigars end of each week is for me a time for reflection and be grateful and contended. Can’t afford to smoke 10 sticks a day! Only 4 out of 12 😂.

[@brianmarshall1637]

That,s interesting to learn how he first started smoking them,Harold Wilson was a big pipe smoker,mind you in the thirties when he was out I office he lived beyond his means at Chartwell house!

[@aaronclemmensen8245]

Hi Tim Churchill cigars are my favorite and he was a amazing guy I had 5 things in common with Winston Churchill

[@russellpoland6637]

eight points, favorite brand, money spent, calming affect and ash being most prevalent, it would be very interesting to hear his thoughts on todays cigars and culture.

[@davidsears5576]

Great video only smoke 1 or 2 a day definitely relate to the ash thing and and relaxation smoking a filth Viking lancero, love that stick, coming to Phoenix in September hope to meet you then

[@nelsonentertanment8425]

One of the things I have in common with him is when ever I’m done with a cigar I cut the ash part out and chew the rest of it lol

[@SippersSocialClub]

Ash fell on my bare foot the other day, fuck that stung

[@unionrdr]

I got 5. Always getting ash on me, spend too much on cigars, categorize them, make things to put them in, favorites and trial runs...

[@jamesgrabatin5520]

Enjoyable episode. Thanks,Tim!

[@maxharter5716]

I had four similarities. The one I connect with the most is the relaxing part. Steve Harvey once said that cigars is like yoga.

[@kyle47922]

Winston Churchilll would be awesome to smoke with.

[@angeldaisymarrero3073]

I too agree. I can imagine myself smoking some Cuban Romeo & Julieta cigars, a spot of tea and some crumpets with him.

[@kyle47922]

@@angeldaisymarrero3073 Thank you for the reply very cool.

[@MADSCIENTISTGONESANE6166]

On top of the tea, a good cup of Joe. Oh yeah buddy conversation after conversation into another. Talking about the human condition and how to improve upon it. That be quality. I'm researching a little bit and here about Churchill.

[@bryanfinkell5184]

George Burns the comedian once commented. That all his doctors urged him to give up cigars. His then replied " There all dead now! " He went on to live to 103.

[@Russelltay1776]

I started smoking cigars in 2018 when I was 20 while I was stationed in Germany. I have my own cigar accessories I take everywhere and have a book of cigar labels, ash falls on me all the time, I spend too much on cigars etc.

[@spencertolle7358]

Hell yeah Tim! Get after it! 👊👊👊

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

I’m probably paraphrasing but he also said something along the lines of ‘I have got more out of cigars than they have got out of me.’

[@lockguy2652]

Howdy from Texas Tim....

[@lesavanturededanny3203]

I live at 8600ft in elevation (Andes Mountains South America), and i smoke 1 to 2 cigars a day, no problem breathing.

[@Stephen11790]

La Aroma De Cuba is one of my top 3 favorites

[@iiipercenterpatriot4266]

-Starting with cigarettes at young age -Ashing in lap -Spending too much on cigars -Built my own humidor - Label my cigars -Carry cutter and lighter - Having a favorite brand I got 7.

[@Robertico7316]

What a great video. Didn't know anything about Winston Churchill and found it very interested. If I have anything in Common is the ash on my lap and I always carry my traveling humidor with cutter and lighter and spending alot money on cigars... well not anymore wife was bitching lol.

[@Matthew-LAMF]

I envy you Americans. I'm Australian and just got into cigars and paid about $45US for a Oliva Melanio churchill. Put all the sugar and processed food you want into your body, but enjoy a cigar is the devil. Madness. Still I love this hobby, it's brought me so much peace and joy and the experience is priceless.

[@niptuck170]

Smoked 2 packs a day for 8 years in my 20s. Haven't touched cigarettes since. Only the tasty cigar once in a while.

[@christopherstrickland3288]

2. Ash in the lap and always carry my cutter and lighter

[@DC632A]

Cigars may not be good for your health but Churchill lived to be 90. Something to be said about the relaxation effects of a good premium stick.

[@ATX_PristineCardzFZ]

Love the show brother. When I'm in town I'm gonna have to come smoke with you brother

[@theripperslav8165]

I’m 16 right now and I started smoking cigars about a month ago and really that is the only thing I can relate to Winston Churchill

[@Dcalderon1901]

Too young

[@nxstng7325]

I always get ash on me. It is like clockwork when I smoke. I also built my own humidor and carry my own accessories. With the favorite brands and the relaxing nature I am standing tall at 5 pts.

[@lolohets6467]

I only smoke 2-3 cigars a month, even if I could afford to buy and smoke 10 cigars a day I still wouldn't. One because you know it's still expensive and two I can only smoke one a day not gonna lie, I get a bit sick when I do two a day. So yeah I am getting my first desk job soon and I'll be able to afford more cigars but I'll still probably just smoke 2-3 a month cus for me it's kind of a celebration thing when I smoke a cigar, plus it's alot healthier to just smoke a few in a month and not like everyday, but to each their own. Wherever you are I hope you're enjoying a good cigar out there! The one similarity I have with the man is that I have a favorite brand that I buy and smoke more often cus I just love it.

[@mikeggg1979]

I’m a big WW2 guy nobody loves cigars like Churchill. During war he had close to 5,000 Cubans in his bunker humidor. He was smoking up to 8 per day. God bless that warrior.

[@hunterprowsemrereviews9141]

Covered in ash, favorite brands, spends a lot on cigars, but I’m single so that helps a lot lol, travel with favorite accessories, fell in love with cigars while traveling, although it was within the United States, although I don’t chew on the heads of my cigars, but I have caught myself drooling a couple times when I was holding a cigar in my mouth lol, so I guess I give myself a half point there. So 4 1/2 points for me lol. Fun fact Michael Jordan also smokes 10 cigars a day, and he really only smokes Cubans, the Cuban Partagas Lusitania is his favorite.

[@KingHayabusa384]

Never smoked cigarettes. Went straight for the Cohibas.

[@jasondafonseca6379]

First time smoking one of William Churchill cigars have to say it’s the best cigars I’ve ever smoked and yes I’m covered in ash but I love it and couldn’t ask for anything else I love chewing on my cigar one thing my friends can’t stand I smoke it until I can’t something that I just can’t live without trying to find a good Brandy to chew it with

[@paullehman6927]

Great vid Tim, 4 for me.

[@Lito-Lapid]

I think the only thing I have in common with Churchill when it comes to cigars is that Romeo Y Julieta is one of my favorite brand of cigars. And oh yeah, the ashes that fall on my lap too, 🤣😂🤣😂

[@underrated5006]

I agree...R&J cigars are fantastic.

[@tristantrost6986]

Excellent video

[@MBCGRS]

In 1941 the Democratic Cuban Government gave Churchill a custom cigar humidor along with 5000 7 inch Churchill sized cigars. It is currently owned by Marvin Shanken, editor & publisher of Cigar Aficionado Magazine.

[@williammacleod6212]

Great video Tim. I scored 5.

[@johngirlando]

I smoked cigarettes as a teenager also. I did not get a pistol or a pony when I quit. 😏 I scored myself a 5.35 (.35 due to 3-4 cigars a day). Be careful out there, Tim: old guys bruise easily!

[@johngirlando]

So I guess that I’m a half-churchill?

[@FREEDOM195844]

Like Rodney said My doctor told me not to stop smoking cigars if I want to quit chewing gum!

[@jamesgaddis6189]

6pts - Cigar Chewer/Spitter Burned two large holes in right arm of favorite jacket, while driving and smoking a sweet chocolate Maduro Robusto. "Why is my wrist warm? Hot! Hot! (Shaking and smacking wrist) Damn! This was my favorite jacket. 🤬 (Continued smoking)"

[@jamesgaddis6189]

Cigars are calming and help me think. I spit, because I salivate while I smoke. You are not a true cigar lover, if you don't have juice stains and burn holes on your clothes.

[@nevin3123]

very articulate. great videos!

[@shawnturner7064]

A pistol and a Pony - DOPE!

[@snowascension8949]

Sir Winston Churchill the GOAT of cigar smokers!

[@stogiehound7618]

First rule of Fight Club "Dont Talk About Fight Club"

[@ericsparks4288]

Jan 13-started smoking cigars…Feb 27-came off BP meds…Conclusion-cigars may be beneficial to health 😊

[@brodyberry6253]

I have a question to anyone who may know, the Churchill cigar why is is called that? is it because that size cigar was what he smoked? or did they make that cigar specifically for him or what? Ive always wondered about this & this video is a perfect time to try to figure it out. 🤔

[@SyabilMohar817]

4/10 for me. Atleast it's a good start for someone who being part of the Leaves since 2015

[@jdogg1675]

Question: How many nice shirts do you have holes in them? Me: Mostly.

[@chriswright5050]

7 out of 12!!! Not too shabby cw (UK)

[@travelinthai796]

I wish I was American to afford these great cigars. I have to smoke the cheapest crap in the UK and it cost me as much as a dozen great smokes in America

[@Zombie0010101]

The German statesman Otto Von Bismarck supposedly smoked three cigars and downed a bottle of Champagne every day with lunch.

[@Test-Call]

Great video. How many cigars do you average per week yourself?

[@BoJack_HorseFly85]

Seeing you waving around that cigar it's really no wonder you lose a bit of ash!

[@richarddangles69]

Only churchill I've ever smoked was a factory smokes sweet bc I wanted to try one and that's all the had up the street. Best stupid long cigar ever lol

[@tristansteinhelfer8083]

not really into cubans and ive never smoked cigarettes if i was allowed/ could afford it i would definitely smoke more cigars a day

[@notarivsanonymvs2561]

Only two common things for me….ash on me and my favorite La Aroma de Cuba 🇨🇺 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 💨 💨