Top Cigar Misconceptions

[@billa337]

I agree about it being a great equalizer. In my local shop the other day it was a truck driver,a former navy seal,a highway engineer, and 2 retirees. All enjoying a shared experience.

[@deester69]

I always laugh when people say cigar smokers are snobs. I love cigars, and I’m a blue collar warehouse worker.

[@WaitAMinute1989]

Jealousy is a funny thing

[@4kfrank276]

Cut, light, smoke, enjoy and tell my family not to bother me unless the house is burning down.

[@holtscigars]

😂

[@bigal0172]

Well said.

[@zzblzmn]

Even then...lmao

[@Retiredrookiecigars]

And smoke outside so they can’t blame you for the house burning down 🤷‍♂️

[@mxaexm]

One of many things I enjoy about this channel is the way you guys dress, very classy.

[@careybarnessr.2814]

This guy and his content is my favorite cigar aficionado... Thanks Brother, I will come to your shop when I'm on the East Coast soon.

[@holtscigars]

Any time!

[@dontgettoknowm9864]

If more people actually saw videos like this, and we’re educated about the misconceptions of cigars, more people would smoke them. I’m a hairdresser and I talk to my clients about smoking scars all the time and their questions are all misconceptions that I have to correct in a very pleasant way. This was a great show. I really enjoyed it.

[@holtscigars]

Absolutely, this hobby and industry is very misunderstood. Thanks for watching!

[@markwiesmann]

Mazz I freaking love you and the channel! You have taught me so much about Cigars! The problem with most of these misconceptions is everybody thinks they’re an expert on everything!

[@holtscigars]

Appreciate that Mark! Thanks for the comment 👊

[@michaelfranks9837]

One of your best shows ever. Congratulations. Great job.

[@holtscigars]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@mikew795]

Being Canadian, and a premium cigar shop owner with unfettered access to Cubans, I still reach for a Dominican or Nicaraguan cigar 95% of the time. The flavour variations, to me, are superior to Cuban products.

[@magicsteve5523]

In my experience Cubans are more prone to dodgy construction and bad draws.

[@Cigars...]

Nicaragua has awesome stuff

[@Cyan1de1312]

yup, i also have access to alot of cubans, still, dominicans are my favs

[@mikek2876]

100%. Us Canadians have access but still not worth their price points compared to what other regions are brining out. Cuban cigars are not the same no more 😢. Btw does your shop ship Canada wide ?

[@fredrikforsberg8819]

New world cigars have never let me down. Nicaraguans are nice

[@brendonkline596]

That last one is funny to me. I'm by no means a high style guy. In a blue collar worker that likes a simple reward at the end of a hard days work. Cigars and bourbon are my choices. It's simple, peaceful, and I truly enjoy them. Love what you guys do. Thank you for making these videos. Anthony, I'm hoping to visit o e of your shops soon. Can't wait.

[@bonnitaylor6788]

Thanks for addressing that misconception that women don't/shouldn't smoke cigars. I was introduced to premium cigars by my brother-in-law during COVID lockdown, and I've absolutely adored learning everything I can and developing my palate ever since. What a treasure trove of a world :) Cheers, friends!

[@Lonesomerocky]

Mazz, you took it to another level with the topic on women and cigars. It's not that big a deal.

[@anthonymazzola4470]

This show is about taking it to another level. 😅

[@MrHihowryou]

That blue jacket and yellow tie combo is top notch!

[@jeffwooddell6641]

My wife and I love your outlook. We just came in from watching a hockey game, sitting by the fire pit in sweat clothes smoking a cigar with a cocktail. Keep it up! Smoke on!!!

[@holtscigars]

Right back at you Jeff! Thanks for watching

[@jeffwooddell6641]

And my wife is the one who got me into smoking cigars!

[@michealclark5047]

Don’t forget about truck drivers. We enjoy a good premium too.

[@dcfire2222]

Mazz, love the cigar of the month club. New to cigars and I am an old guy. Great!

[@jony6toes307]

Enjoy the journey leaf brotha... You're never too old....

[@holtscigars]

Glad you're enjoying, thank you for the support 🙏

[@meinelust]

Idk where the cigar snob image comes from. Anywhere I've smoked, I always meet chill people. You can smoke in your nice, 3-piece suit, or just in your backyard, inside your cigar tent with nothing but your boxers and socks.

[@kevinthomas2906]

Amen brother

[@holtscigars]

Damn straight 😂

[@aakinwole]

If there's anything I've picked up, it's the passion for cigars..and oh before I forget, I love how my flame jumps up now during light up. Thanks Mazz😊

[@holtscigars]

👊

[@whbjr2528]

Cigar school

[@holtscigars]

🚌📚

[@thegame316]

I agree with you guys in anyone from all walks of life smoke cigars. I love smoking cigars and just starting getting into them recently. I chat with people that are wearing suits and I’m there in cargo pants and a hoodie and having a good conversation with them. The Cigar does really bring people together and I love it!

[@holtscigars]

That's what it's all about 🙌

[@jjbishop134]

Awesome show. Smoking cigars will not make you cool, but everyone IS cool when they're enjoying a cigar.

[@tdunlap99]

It's more than taste, Anthony. A good cigar just puts you in the right place. Nothing seems to relax me like a cigar. You said one time to just relax and enjoy the smoke. That advice changed my point of view on cigars. Thanks for your great advice, Anthony.

[@holtscigars]

That's what it's all about. Thanks for watching!

[@nathanhawee5373]

Best cigar content on the inner web..in the last yr since I've started smokin cigars, right here is where I go for any info. Thanks Mazz and Fach

[@sgtleyasi4256]

From my experience every country that produces premium tobacco has amazing cigars I always tell people try everything and see what you like. You can't compare Cuban Dominican or Nicaraguan tobacco they are all different. Just like you can't compare a Pardon to a Fuente same thing goes with Cuban DR and Nicaraguan Cigars they all have a uniqueness to them. But point is try everything and see what you like:)

[@rongarrison3246]

Another misconception is the cheap is no good and expensive is best. my every day smoke cost about three bucks per stick. They are a great cigar. I've also spent good money on a cigar and didn't like it at all.

[@CCitis]

Which one?

[@holtscigars]

Good addition to the list, thanks for sharing 👊

[@C69712]

Have you thought of shooting a video wearing regular attire outside when the weather gets better? Loving all the videos and the clips. Also received my order Monday. Very pleased

[@anthonymazzola4470]

Check out our favorite golf course cigars video.

[@chrisharvey-read3554]

Greetings from Barbados. One of the top Chanel’s to watch. You gents know what you are talking about. Always look forward to new clips and always enjoy them. No BD. Damm straight Maz.

[@mexymagic9798]

Never thought about smoking cigars stumbled across your videos and MAZZ your videos are very informative it was easier for me to get started by watching your videos instead of trial by error started with Montecristo white series as well as Ashton classic. Keep up the amazing content and thank you Anthony!!!

[@holtscigars]

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching!

[@Eijor_Pip]

Dress for success. But no matter what you wear take pride in what you do. Great videos!!!

[@devildogkilo]

Always enjoy the moment. A Jaime Garcia (Reserva Especial Super Gordo) and a 4 mile walk listening to Mel Torre. Perfect Post Workout exercise.

[@patsybegley2474]

Loving this. Cigar school indeed. Every day is a school day with you 2 guys. Brilliant

[@holtscigars]

Glad you enjoy the content!

[@joseivan6086]

I just felt like I’m already part of the community and I haven’t smoke my first cigar yet. Thanks guys for everything you do.

[@holtscigars]

Welcome aboard, thanks for watching!

[@hugoaguilar3073]

I just started smoking cigars. Thanks for your content. I always keep coming back when i have questions.

[@holtscigars]

Glad to hear it!

[@seanwiley558]

Before I got into cigars, with smoking one a day or so and maintaining a few different humidors, I purchased a few cigars. I got home, put them in the cabinet above the stove and forgot about them for about a year. When I smoked them, they smoked fine... not saying that I recommend that. Just thought I'd share. P.S. my Wife got me a 500ct newair boveda electric humidor for our anniversary. I still keep cigars in the others.

[@SomeGuyFromOK]

When I started out 4 months ago I was inhaling cigars. I thought my dad was full of crap when he said they’re enjoyed just on the palette and I didn’t understand why you’d smoke something that you couldn’t get a buzz off. Well, 3 or 4 cigars into making myself almost vomit and pass out I gave up. Started watching KZbin videos on cigars including your channel, and now I get it. My palette is nowhere near developed, but I can taste differences and know what I like and what I dislike. PS: when it comes to Cubans, they’re overrated. I got into cigars for the Cubans and stick around for the My Fathers, San Cristobal’s, Perdomo, Padron, Olivia’s. It’s not just the price differences either, it’s the consistency differences. Thank you guys for this episode!

[@CigarShark]

great great video! I always say its the worst to smoke a cigar in the cold! Love the comparisons throughout the video. I agree the people who say smoking only cubans are being sold short. In my exploration palettes are always changing and the new world cigars offer a range of different flavors to enjoy. Although I cant complain I would certainly like to try a cuban just to see what all the hype is.

[@mexymagic9798]

Great content idea you and a buddy out golfing enjoying cigars and conversing over cigars

[@holtscigars]

We did a video on Perfect Cigars for the Golf Course a while back but we just might have to revisit!

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Hey Mazz. Total newbie here! In fact, I've never purchased a cigar in my life, but I'm really enjoying your Cigar 101 playlist. I'll be in Vietnam in two weeks and will have the chance to visit Hanoi and Saigon. Both cities have a cigar shop called Habanos Specialist. It looks like they are fully stocked with Cubans and other cigars. Can you give me any guidelines on a couple of different newbie Cuban cigars?

[@anthonymazzola4470]

I’m not up on my Cuban cigars but Punch as a brand was always one of my favorites.

[@mrgadget5845]

Anthony you are a superb representation for this company. Your videos are informative and you’re a good speaker and I always tell people to check this channel. Thanks for all the content it’s appreciated. Can you make a cool video on high end lighters and cutters ?! Thanks bro ps where do you get your suits haha

[@mikek2876]

Love this topic. Well done on the video and explaining the big concepts. My rule of thumb is if you will be smoking the cigar within a month or so a ziplog and boveda will do well enough. If you are planning on going past that point id get a tubberware with good seal and put boveda pack with preferred humidity. If you are planning on aging cigars you will need a humidor. I get a lot of friends ask what to do when they come back with a box of cigars from vacation and I almost always lean on those solutions to those who do not want to invest in a humidor or do not have the budget/care for cigars and just bought because they have them from time to time.

[@ColtonRMagby]

If someone wants to get into cigars, they just need to Google where the nearest cigar store is and go there. The Ashton Classic, which you have discussed, would be a great beginner cigar for them to get into it. If they don't like it, they don't have to smoke it. There are other options available that might suit them better.

[@MaximumMadnessStixon]

I'm really happy I stumbled onto this channel (and your online shop!) as I've gotten back into cigars. You guys have been an invaluable resource of information, reviews, etc. And you guys are 100% right about cigars being one of those wonderful great equalizers between folks. I'm a goofy, artsy-fartsy LGBTQ+ liberal, and I have a co-worker who is much more of a traditional, old-school business-oriented conservative... but when we found out we both have been getting into cigars, it immediately created an olive branch and got us chit-chatting and learning more about each other. Sometimes something as simple as a nice cigar can make two people see that they're more alike than different.

[@holtscigars]

Thank you for sharing, glad to have you with us on the channel!

[@SVFFER...]

I love this episode. Great job with the presentation. I hope this helps people in the industry and newbies, alike. On a personal note, I get 'cigar snob' jokes from my family, and it fives me a chuckle. Truthfully, there is no difference between dirt bikes, or playing the guitar as there is for this hobby. Everything from the conversations to the suits, and spirits is just a bonus, and I hope the stereo-typing ends one day. It was common for people to wear suits and dress themselves presentably less than 50 years ago, but a great deal of class has gone out the window in recent years. I love the message of this video, and I love the production quality, definitely above and beyond the curb at Holts. Keep up the good work!

[@holtscigars]

Well said 👏👏 thanks for the kind words!

[@themedip]

I love the discussion on inclusivity, because I know that I personally felt that as somewhat of a barrier when I first got into cigars. Spot on, boys.

[@DanielGonzales-ux7zt]

Hey Mazz have you guys considered offering a more exclusive or “Rare” type of Cigar of the Month Club Subscription? I do love the cigars I get from you guys in the subscription you already offer but the last two months has left me wanting more or exclusive etc

[@NathanDodson]

My dudes. Hit all the beginner topics off the rip and even went further. This is why y'all are my gurus.

[@holtscigars]

👊

[@johnmac4769]

I am so lucky. I live in a climate that I can smoke outside year round. Love sitting on my back deck with a good cigar and a nice bourbon or even a nice cup of good coffee. Thanks for your conversations.

[@holtscigars]

Lucky indeed 😂 thanks for watching!

[@DJESHGAMING]

Wait Mazz does not sleep in his suit?? That's unacceptable! 😂 Tbh, when there are people sitting in a lounge wearing a shirt with shorts and someone dressed to the moon there is a big chance the former thinks "Damn i wish i was wearing that" the dude might had a long day at work and no time to go home first. People should not worry so much about that.

[@holtscigars]

Well said!

[@mrbuidl9332]

Love this content and can't get enough of it. Thanks for putting such great videos together.

[@holtscigars]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@updave1199]

Looking forward to being back in Philly this Friday. Looking forward to spending some time at Holt’s and the Ashton Lounge upstairs Friday evening.

[@holtscigars]

🙌

[@djhappydaze]

I agree with you on the Cuban mystique. For my pallette, I don’t enjoy the Cuban notes. They seem to “grassy” for me. I love spicy & sweet notes.

[@letrellmcdaniel6198]

Mazz keep lacing em up Boss with your exquisite expertise Brother ✊🏾💨

[@QuiteSBR556]

Fantastic, per the usual! Keep ‘em coming gentlemen!

[@Hypermetamorphosize]

“The Great Equalizer” was my favourite segment here. I love cigars but often feel like my finances kinda excludes me from the club. It means a lot to hear you say that.

[@holtscigars]

Glad to hear it 🙌

[@kevindorn2508]

The snob misconception is actually what stopped me for a long time to try it. Im glad i discovered what a fantastic product cigars are, because my first cigar immediatly blew me away tastewise. As a pipe smoker i have to admit that the taste of a mild cigar is my favorite tobacco experience.

[@holtscigars]

Awesome to hear, thanks for sharing!

[@steveauvenshine8190]

The cigar content is exceptional, however, I’m a pipe smoker. I appreciate (as strange as this might sound) the fact that the information is presented in a respectful and frankly, well dressed, manner. Men being men, in the best sense.

[@holtscigars]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@hahanah1463]

So sad to hear about brad from zeal cigars, hes one of the reasons cigar popularity has grown so much again

[@Jacob1451_Kapnobatai]

Yep. Tnt days in 2018 got me into all this

[@vzjtothalo1]

Thanks, guys! I remember walking into my local shop on an event night, and the staff and fellow smokers were awesome in helping point me in a direction. And when asked my flavor profile I was NOT judged when I said "I don't know". I even won the raffle for the My Father's Ashtray. 😂 Been smoking for about 3 years now and it's a blast.

[@johndibo]

Great video from both of you guys keep more coming!! I learn something new every time you have these videos

[@holtscigars]

Thanks! Will do!

[@joshcantrall6467]

Love the channel and the wisdom shared. New to cigars and can’t wait to learn more. Do you guys attend cigar shows and events?

[@mikeyluk5113]

If I have my headphones with a smoke and a drink, leave me alone! Great video.

[@Alexius01]

Awesome format! Please more of those!

[@holtscigars]

You got it 👊

[@not.jack.sparrow334]

I really enjoyed this video. I was entranced to cigars at the Texas Renaissance Festival. I really enjoyed this video. You hit a lot of points that I see a lot. I live outside of Fort Campbell KY. My favorite local cigar shop/lounge is Screamig Eagle Cigars. When you talked about the great equalizer a cigar is, I have experience this at this lounge. I love your channel and look forward to more great videoo.

[@philipwhitmore3276]

What the hell kind of troll is watching this channel? I am the guy in jeans and a hoodie, that is new to this luxury indulgence. I thank you for all I have gleaned from your videos. Keep up the great work!!

[@holtscigars]

Will do, thank you!

[@mohandasmartin4253]

Truly appreciate you two brothers

[@holtscigars]

We appreciate you watching 👊

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Evening 😊 Condolences to you and the family of Brad 🙏🏽 R.I.P. 💔🙏🏽 Awesome Advice👌🏽 Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@CranyumHipHop]

Thanks Mazz for helping me with my new 6 month cigar obsession!

[@holtscigars]

👊❤

[@toddsullivan1424]

I'm a truckdriver and I agree with you about cigars bringing people together, I wear jeans t-shirt and sneakers, I would love to sit with you two and have a cigar and a tasty spirt with you and feel comfortable about it. Plus I may learn more from you and have a great time just chatting. I watch all your vids. And learned a lot. I started smoking cigars about 8 months ago and yes sometimes I spend more than I should, if you ever visit Boise, ID. Stop by the vault in Meridian, it's rustic inside and relaxing.

[@holtscigars]

Thanks for the comment, Todd!

[@Ralph08250]

I love watching these videos and hearing the occasional “Bleeeep” 😂

[@jony6toes307]

Im fortunate and have Cubans readily available in my country 🇦🇺 But this being said Ashton, Oliva , RP, Davidoff are all equally as good imo amongst many other New World cigars. As you say Anthony it's all about personal taste.... I think though that it can't be said that any one Cigar brand is best. I think there is a top echelon of brands that cigar brands either fall within or not. Regarding being a Cigar Snob, I'd have to give a crap, Ive struck up some great conversations with people I would never have spoken to through the love of Cigars. Great video guys.... Stay Smokey...

[@holtscigars]

Well said, thanks for the comment 🙌

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

Call a spade a spade. I'm watching two men smoking cigars. We all are effected by the 99%. Enjoyed your passion in stating that we are people, nothing more, nothing less.

[@colinjarvis5935]

I always thought people who dipped cigars in liquor didnt know anything about cigars. A buddy of mine insisted I dip the head in some cognac and it was a great experience. I wouldnt do it every time but nothing wrong with it

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

Anthony love watching your channel while smoking a good stick. I've learned alot watching and have enjoyed this hobby for about a year now. You're my go to, thanks again. Be blessed

[@holtscigars]

Love to hear it, thanks for sticking with us on the channel!

[@bwicked3059]

Great video guys 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@Gavin-u1x]

Honestly love this guy, videos are amazing and very educational, wish I could meet him one day

[@holtscigars]

Thanks for the comment! You're welcome to stop by the shop any time 😃

[@Gavin-u1x]

@@holtscigars be there after my 5 year contract for the army I’ll definitely stop by and shop

[@thinklikeakingpin6630]

I love your videos! How many cigars do you enjoy in a day? Week? Total? I think I’m enjoying the quiet time and I tend to crave them more and more… Thanks

[@CigarsnWhiskey]

I think you guys are awesome. Very informative and up front.

[@holtscigars]

Much appreciated ✊

[@timbacon7349]

The first time I went into a real cigar shop, one of the owners was the only person there. He walked me through all the little things to do that would make the time relaxing and enjoyable. The shop is gone now. But that sent me down the path of just taking my time, and enjoying the smoke.

[@EdSzymb1945]

much love from 2nd st. South Philadelphia. Mazz is the man, faccia too! Padròn has been my favorite brand since the early 2000s

[@holtscigars]

👊

[@1superscrap]

This video is so much appreciated. Cigars are definitely a great equalizer! Thanks!

[@IgnatTudor]

I salute you gents. Good and educative video. Thanks again for quality time spend 🥃🥇🙏

[@holtscigars]

Our pleasure!

[@chrisjendraszewski3771]

Great video guys. I ain’t sleepin in this Sh@&! Lol

[@holtscigars]

😂

[@derose2026]

Love this channel. Great video.

[@mobilepsycho]

I enjoyed the way this topic was discussed.

[@holtscigars]

Glad to hear it ✊

[@mikecunha2823]

Love this content, it should be all inclusive. We all good flavor amazing company, and awesome people. ❤

[@holtscigars]

Spot on 👏👏👏

[@fodder937]

Great video guys! Always good information.

[@holtscigars]

👊

[@magicsteve5523]

First smoke was a Tobacco Lords maduro lancero, always preferred the darker blends, they taste more smoky if that makes sense

[@p25h76l]

You gents are looking sharp. Nothing wrong with that. I will be the pool guy sitting across from you in the lounge wearing a polo and blue jeans.

[@hugoaguilar3073]

I'll be the truck driver in my boots and uniform sitting next to you brotha

[@frost68nskate]

Cigars are definitely a great equalizer. Here is one of my favorite stories. My wife and I were at the lounge one night, and she was wearing her hearing device because she's deaf in one ear. On the way out, a guy stopped her and was asking her about it. Turns out the guy knew what it was because he was one of the people to work on the device, and he was curious how it worked for her. We never would have known a guy who worked on something that changed my wife's life for the better was sitting 5 feet from us had she not had the device on her. I just think that it is so cool that we met him, and cigars are what brought us to the same place. Also, talking about the 3 piece suits at the shop. When I stopped in at Holt's one day in my casual hoody I got to meet Mazz and he couldn't have been nicer and more welcoming to the shop. I know it's customer service, but you can tell it was more than just customer service an that he's a genuine nice guy.

[@holtscigars]

Very cool story! Thanks for sharing and for the kind words 🙏

[@anthonymazzola4470]

Thank you!🙏🏽

[@markagao8689]

Don't judge a book by its cover~same goes for cigars. thanks dudes 🤙

[@dcfire2222]

You are top class!

[@NathanDodson]

I think it's funny how grown ass men think it's age appropriate to wear high school kids clothing. A man wears a suit, an overgrown teenager doesn't. Y'all always got nice suits too. Mazz wears that navy Hopsack often and it's sharp.

[@anthonymazzola4470]

That’s a new navy suit 😂 I do have several blue suits though. The others are lighter blue. Thank you for the kind words.

[@JoeBananas77]

Cigars in refrigerator 😂😂😂😂been there did that😂😂😂. Yeah i did years ago when i started smoking, but then read a book on cigars and learned quick that it was no good.

[@holtscigars]

Happens to a lot of newer smokers 😂

[@beautyisaliveinyou]

Love it! Thank you! Especially the part about women!!

[@Dennisdewengel]

As a eurppean, i do like most cubans more, but there are waaaay better cigars in the new world, but something about the “ cuban” taste kinda sourness is what a crave sometimes

[@holtscigars]

Nothing wrong with having a preference 👍

[@jsutton241]

I've been smoking cigars for a while now and I never inhale the smoke but I do get a pretty good nicotine high from it without inhaling, so I also enjoy the taste of a good cigar and I also enjoy the nicotine high from a cigar

[@SomeGuyFromOK]

Currently smoking a cigar in the hot tub with my underwear on. Lol

[@CCitis]

If you aren’t nude in your OWN hot tub, you are doing it wrong my brother.

[@holtscigars]

😂

[@philipppatzelt4655]

Great Video! 👏🏻 Could you please make a Video on when and how to ash a cigar?

[@holtscigars]

Go to our channel and visit the shorts tab and hit "popular". First video on the list!

[@philipppatzelt4655]

@@holtscigars Great thanks!

[@thorfinthorfin3010]

I had some cigar beetles hatch last August when it was hot and rained a lot. Turned the AC to 77 and went to the beach . When I canme home I had seome sticks with pin holes and dust falling out. I put them all in the freezer overnight. It worked. I smoked the damaged ones no problem. One old Romeo tasted better than normal to me. Best Romeo Bully ever. Sitting by the campfire with my dog on a starry night.

[@georgehasan3397]

Top insight the cigar world, thank you.