What NO ONE TOLD ME about CIGARS! A beginner's guide

[@BeastMadeReviews]

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[@mikehoare6093]

Cuba got puros ? really ? how do you know ?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

@@mikehoare6093 Cubans by law can ONLY be puros.

[@ianschulze1461]

I completely agree with the Psychological benefits. I love taking an hour or 90 minutes to just relax and enjoy a cigar and some bourbon.

[@benjaminfranklin4339]

Me too

[@BradMurray]

100% -- that almost meditative time with just the cigar and the space and my brain is invaluable.

[@ramizlayaud327]

…and good music.

[@harleyboy90210]

When someone lights up it's the best time to fart, no one will notice

[@MarkNelson-tu1rn]

But i hate the post-cigar depression 😅

[@mike_7294]

I am a bit of a cigar nerd and this is fantastic for people just entering the world of cigars. Very well done.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

thank you!

[@andyrudd1966]

You missed the key point to smoking cigars. Here it is. It allows you to get away from the wife and kids for an hour or so and enjoy the piece and quiet if done properly. That is KEY

[@jeffherdz]

My wife usually finds me

[@D1722eieio]

That’s a big one. My problem is bringing the smell back in the House and then I remember why I started smoking Cigars in the first place once the wife starts complaining. Lol

[@jeffherdz]

@@D1722eieio “If your wife doesn’t like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.” - Zino Davidoff

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

my wife joins me for our smoke and drink. She tends to smoke mild to medium where I'm a full body smoker. We tend to listen to some jazz or the sounds of nature from our porch or patio.

[@stoundingresults]

In my area San Diego, CA the public parks and marina open at 6AM. This is where I smoke.

[@ARad-ul7kd]

A few points I wish someone told me before I got into cigars... 1. However much storage you think you need to store cigars, double it. 2. When you are smoking a cigar, now and again blow out through the cigar (which is the opposite of drawing smoke through it). This helps to re-set the cigar and pushes tar that may be collecting by the mouth end back through the cigar. Trust me it makes for a nicer smoking experience. 3. Never buy a box of cigars without sampling at least 3 cigars from the brand line you are thinking about purchasing. I have been stuck with a few boxes as a result of impulse purchases. 4. When you buy a new box of cigars, inspect them for wood mites and tobacco beetles, remove all the cigars from the box and brush them down using a shaving brush and brush out the box (outside of your house) as well. The boxes have been sanded in the factory and tend to have a lot of fine wood dust. You'll be surprised how much dust comes out when you brush out the boxes.

[@broskichannel4163]

wish i read 3. earlier oh well

[@stoundingresults]

​@@broskichannel4163 Give them away or just smoke them to get them over with. Or smoke them on your commute home from work. That's why i buy mostly samplers.

[@MarcosGtz-n6i]

Didn't get number two

[@MarcosGtz-n6i]

Step 2 you mean blow 🌬️ like this from the end you put "inhale" in? Or you mean your mouth literally touch the cigar and blow?

[@ARad-ul7kd]

Put the cigar in your mouth and blow through it. 😊@@MarcosGtz-n6i

[@Semiam1]

Cigars are a modern day miracle from seed to the retail store. Depending on the brand, 2- 400 hands were involved in producing and selling a cigar for as little as $5 - 7 a stick. I used to manage a cigar lounge and we had surgeons, plumbers, lawyers, electricians unite in conversation about every topic over a cigar.

[@germanicelt]

Imagine the stimulation of thought and conversation that went on in coffee houses when tobacco smoking was present.

[@jordyb323]

Lol try 50 in Australia, fuckin tax on everything

[@sowhat...]

​@@jordyb323 is that the minimum? No way. There's taxes everywhere so idk wym

[@tomdiprose4354]

​@sowhat... G'day, another Aussie here. Between shipping costs and taxes, $50 is the average beginning price in a lot of shops. There are taxes everywhere, but Australia taxes tobacco more than many other places. I still love cigars and it won't stop me, though.

[@isaacfaith9369]

I just bought three cigars for $46 today in Norway. Brutal to see you get them for a tenth of the price.

[@prosaicliving]

Well said, brother! In terms of health risk, I would say not exercising, and eating junk with seed oils and pesticides are way riskier than smoking cigars.

[@ThomasRonnberg]

You can smoke a pack of cigarettes for 20 years and be somewhat okay. You can binge eat junk food for 2 years and gain 40kg and loose the ability to run and walk properly.

[@meals24u]

Agree with you! 💯💯

[@EricMustardman]

"I would say not exercising, and eating junk with seed oils and pesticides are way riskier than smoking cigars." But with most people, it isn't an "either ... or", but rather a "both ... and." And it's quite undeniable that eating too much unhealthy food, exercising too little AND smoking are more dangerous when combined than just overeating and underexercising but at least staying clear of smoking, isn't it?

[@meals24u]

@@EricMustardman nope, not if you smoke just cigars! Cigarettes or vapes, different story then yes, perhaps some synergy there.. but ultimately, smoking is NO good anyway, unlike eating healthy, which in my world view and opinion is lots of meat, particularly red meat! I’m a carnivore (meat ONLY) for a long time and it’s reduced a slew of health conditions in my life, so that’s what’s working for me…

[@prosaicliving]

@EricMustardman Over 42% of the US adult population is obese and only about 3% of the US adult population smokes cigars. So, no, it isn't the case of people doing both.

[@ARad-ul7kd]

As someone who has been smoking cigars for over 20 years I think your video was really concise. Well done mate, you have researched well.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you!

[@D1722eieio]

Any suggestions on how to kill the smell when I come in the house ? It kind of defeats the purpose when my wife is coughing when I come inn.

[@D1722eieio]

@@BeastMadeReviews do you have any suggestions on how to stop from bringing the smell into the house ? My wife is quite sensitive to smells and she coughs when I come in after I have a cigar. It kind of makes me want to quit for her sake.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

@@D1722eieio there's a couple of things you can do. The old-fashioned way is to wear a smoking jacket. The idea is that the outer layer will absorb the smoke so your clothes don't smell smokey. It works well. I don't know of an option that will instantly kill the smell, so there's going be a transition period. But I find a jacket helps, changing your shirt helps, and washing your hands and face with a degreasing soap will help.

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

​@@D1722eieiomy wife smokes cigars with me. But a smoking jacket is your best option

[@aboufares]

very good .. I'm cigar smoker for ,wow,40 years now! A rewarding , relaxing hobby Thanks

[@ItzTemper]

How often do you smoke them?

[@kylewilliams7675]

Cigar smoking raises testosterone by 25%

[@Dansharkchomp]

Nice u mentioned it

[@urbantactical148]

I have never heard that before but I will go with it!

[@JeffRey-xh6vu]

Thats not true, People who smoke in generell just tend to have up to 20% more testosterone in them. Scientists believe, that people with higher testosterone levels tend to take more risk’s, including diseases from cigars. That doesn’t mean Ull start to produce more testosterone by smoking, in fact, it’s more likely that the opposite will happen since it will negatively effect your body.

[@EgbertMims]

There is only anecdotal evidence that testosterones increased the cigar smoking.

[@davidreiser9663]

@@urbantactical148I thought it was 15% but there are recent studies and it does raise testosterone levels.

[@hackbritton3233]

Cigars are expensive so saving on paraphernalia can help. I use a bic lighter and it works just fine, for a humidor I use a medium size plastic box with a somewhat loose fitting lid, cost at wal-mart $4.50. For moisture I use a small plastic container with no lid with a rag wetted down with distilled water inside. My gauge always reads around 70٪. Just a few tips from a tight wad.

[@outlaw8379]

I recently started smoking cigars, and the psychological benefits have been quite surprising. With the stress of working full time, studying, and helping my parents with my younger sisters due to illness, it's been challenging. Lighting a nice cigar on a Friday evening with a good whisky has become an unparalleled way to unwind for me, despite me never being a cigarette smoker. Excellent video, thank you!

[@chipc4936]

Very well done, brother! This is undoubtedly the most thorough and consolidated cigar beginner's guide I've yet had the pleasure of watching. It'll be saved to my "Cigars" playlist, and I will definitely share it with cigar newbies. Cheers!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Much appreciated!

[@chrisfetner332]

The one cigar to one pack of cigarettes equivalent is quoted quite often. Point is cigar smoke is just as carcinogenic as cigaret smoke. My cancer is a met exon 14 skipping deletion in chromosome 7. So I basically created the cancer in my body by smoking cigars that is taking my life. Do not buy into the theory that everyone is different or my genes are bad or it won’t happen to me. It can happen to you if you take the risk.

[@JTK639]

Hi. I'm in the UK. What brand would you recommend to a complete novice. Thanks

[@BeastMadeReviews]

@@JTK639 There are many great brands, but I would suggest a style instead. There is a style of cigar called a "Connecticut", that uses tobaccos originating from that part of the USA. They're generally pretty mild and smooth. Alec Bradley makes a good Connecticut. AJ Fernandez makes a good one. But that style is a great starting point for a newbie. They're excellent cigars even for the seasoned cigar lover, too.

[@chipc4936]

@@JTK639 Hi from the U.S. I'm not sure what brands are available in the UK. If you're in London, I suggest you visit Davidoff of London. Their staff will gladly guide you to select something you might like. They would likely help you with an online purchase as well. They're very accommodating to new smokers. Welcome to the wonderful world of cigars!

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

70 years ago Cuban cigars were the best. Now they aren't. Worse, they have historically cost quite a lot more. Recently a *lot* more than 'other' often better New World cigars. They are too expensive, probably counterfeit, _(even in Cuba),_ and they are not as good as premium cigars from other South and Central American producers.

[@cristianlk240]

Concise, fast, and a lot of information, this is exactly the rhythm I need when learning about a new topic. Great video.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FILTH_87]

Cigar smoking makes me 25% hotter than the guy who's vaping.

[@donazulay5814]

You didn't miss anything ! I'm a cigar smoker of 20 years and if were to start smoking today,this video pretty much covers it all!!! Great job 👏👏👍✌🏼

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you!

[@stoundingresults]

My advice from smoking cigars since 2003 is 1. Start off with a mild cigar, even flavored. Have some to give away or to teach newbies how to smoke. 2. Buy samplers to figure out what you like 3. Read reviews to find out what cigars have the flavors you like and which to avoid ( example is I hate leather and strong cedar taste, I love Corojo spice wrappers) 4. The bigger the humidor the better because you need space to season some sticks 5. Buy cigars to smoke them, not to collect them. Same with lighters and cutters. I toast and light with hemp wick wrapped around cheap bic lighters. 6 . If traveling get a strong travel humidor as you will crack or crunch a cigar even being super careful. 7. Cubans are overrated but do try one to find out 8. Start off by smoking a cigar until the first ash falls off. Let it go out on it's own and wait about 15 minutes. Relight it and for some reason it will taste better. This is my best tip and I learned it from a co-worker.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

great tips, thank you!

[@bigcrackrock]

Yeah hemp wick is probably the best for getting flavor off the foot. I don't know how torch lighters were successfully marketed in the cigar world because they kill most of the the initial flavor and it's easier to get an uneven burn. I'm not a big fan of cedar either. Early in my career it was a pretty big letdown when I pulled what were some tasty expensive cigars out of the cedar humidor to find out that the flavor profile turned to almost strait wood. Some cedar humidors might be better at not leeching as much of the flavor but I wont take the chance again regardless. As far as collecting/aging goes, cigars are a lot like wine and it depends on the stick. If you really like one then smoke them while the flavor profile is intact. If not then put them away for a while and you may or may not have a nice surprise waiting for you the next time you decide to get one out. I think the reason relights usually taste better is the same reason soft flames taste better. It's just less heat build up and less flavonoids burning off before you can get to them. It doesn't always make much of a difference but it definitely doesn't ruin them like a lot of people believe. Well unless you leave it out for a real long time and it goes stale.

[@pedestrian73]

Learning to retrohale has been key to opening up all the characteristics that cigars contain due to using more of your olfactory sense. Takes a little practice, but absolutely worrh it if you have interest in cigars.

[@jcwoodstl]

I see guys who have smoked cigars for years who have never retrohaled which is crazy to me, as the retrohale is where I get the majority of the flavor.

[@robertlulek1634]

@@jcwoodstl maybe so, but you're also increasing your chances of mouth, cancer and lung cancer

[@Jurgenels7]

​@@robertlulek1634 When you retrohale you still don't inhale the smoke. You slowly push your tongue up while exhaling slowly through your nose. So it likely increases your risk of cancer in your nasal cavities but it doesn't touch your lungs at all. Apparently undercover cops would often use retrohaling when having to smoke something Infront of people without actually inhaling into their lungs so they don't get high while still making it look like they inhaled since it's exciting their nose and not their mouth.

[@robertlulek1634]

@@Jurgenels7 no I do kind of understand a matter of fact I do that once in a while myself, but I know it's not healthy. Even when you smoke a regular cigar, I believe it gets into your lungs no matter what. It pretty much has to think about it when you let out the plumber smoke is there so much smoke that Hass to be some Contente gets down your lungs I feel it too as well in my lungs and taste it.

[@Jurgenels7]

@@robertlulek1634 yeah I agree. I think small quantities enter my lungs sometime if I'm smoking, talking and inhale a breath at the end of the sentence, but it never purposely goes into my lungs in large amounts. When I switched from cigarettes to cigars(only 1 or 2 a week) a few years ago I would in the beginning let out 90% of the smoke and inhale the last 10% since it was such a habit to inhale. But now I haven't purposefully or accidentally inhaled any significant amount of smoke in a long time. I agree that retrohaling always seems more unhealthy to me. It brings so many flavours out but unlike the mouth, the nose and sinuses have lots of surface area and is more sensitive with more capillary blood vessels so I usually retrohale only every now and again.

[@HollowKid]

Storage tip for newbies: if you buy a sampler pack or have a small or growing stash, ask the retailer if they have any empty cigar boxes. Some places sell them pretty cheaply: others give them away. They make for great inexpensive storage. Just throw in one of those Boveda packets, and you're good. Also: I'm not the most seasoned cigar smoker, but I've lit with matches, cigar matches, butane, and a Bic lighter. Matches and butane were fine- no bad taste or odor. But the Bic lighter was a terrible experience, imparting a bad taste and leaving a bad first impression on what I knew to be a cigar I enjoyed.

[@namepolanco5057]

Here Is a life hack you'll thank me for later. Boveda packs can be recycled as much as 8-9 times, by soaking them in distilled water and placing them in a ziplock bag in your fridge, it takes about 4-5 days to rehydrate them but they will save you a ton of money and are perfectly safe to use after you pat them dry.

[@theJessegalvez]

Thanks for the tip! Definitely gonna try this one!

[@Dawgybynature]

HOLY CRAP!!! Yo this is a true gem!! Thank you!

[@zenos.5315]

Been off and on with cigars for about 10 years, I use the Bovida pacs,they work great for me,just don’t over humidify,65% is perfect. The V cutters are by far my favorite,perfect cut every time,and their cheap.

[@Crazy_Joe_Davola]

I use a Zippo so my cigars taste like FAHRENHEIT by Dior! ; )

[@az-squatch6854]

Great video! One tip is to smoke what you like once you find what you like, not what everyone else says you should like. It is your money after all. Second is to not be afraid to try different types, don't get stuck on one type. I have humidors with my go to sticks, when I go to a lounge I usually get one that I have been researching. If I like them I usually buy more, if I don't I am not out a bunch of money.

[@tombowes9387]

This is an excellent overview of cigars and the best ways to enjoy them. I've been smoking from 150-200 per year and will attest the often overlooked benefit of sitting down at the end of a day (sometimes stressful days) with a dram of whiskey and taking the time the time to think (or unthink) about things. It's a form of meditation. Thanks for this.

[@jimcasso407]

Nice job man! As a cigar smoker for about 10 years I was impressed with this video. There were actually several things you brought up that I didn’t even know, even after having smoked and researched cigars for awhile now. Thanks!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HappyBuddhaBoyd]

@@BeastMadeReviews my only objection was when you only used the tip in the draw. Draw needles are typically 4" long and you use all of it, creating a tunnel down the cigar. Your video of only using the tip would do absolutely nothing to help the draw.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

@@HappyBuddhaBoyd using it this way was how it was designed. And it usually works well when necessary. The idea is that you want to take out as little as possible. You can't put it back in if you take too much out. But if you do a little bit and need to go back in and take out more, you can.

[@germanicelt]

I got real curious about cigars about a dozen years ago, but my cautious nature prevented me from trying it. I wish I smoked my first on my 40th birthday, with my dad. Yesterday I turned 50 and I've decided I'm gonna finally try one, though now i've only got Arnie to mentor me with this. I hope I don't regret having missed out on enjoying a stogie every now and then the past ten years.

[@NetMillionaire]

What a superb video review. I’ve smoked cigars for over 10 years and watched a lot of videos on the subject and this is definitely one of the very best. Congratulations and keep up the great work. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Much appreciated!

[@johnsohc]

Oh yeah as a long-time cigar aficionado, I've never tasted/felt the crazy things like "ripe plumb flavor, or 17.5 day old rum raisins." The magazines go off the rails with those crazy flavors!

[@DuckofFail]

Avoid storing flavored cigars and regular cigars together, and understand that any humidor you use to store flavored cigars in, will absorb those flavors from the cigars over time.

[@f-jayplayz6236]

Wish I knew not to smoke hungry…

[@MrGoblue1131]

Been smoking cigars and watching vids religiously for about 5 years now. For not being an outright cigar channel this guy is spot on with many things it's taken me awhile to learn/experience. VERY good video to pay attention to for anyone smoking cigars.

[@guzzydogood8968]

Received my first cigar a few months ago for my wedding and was intrigued. I've been steadily trying out different ones since. I've got a small humidor given to me by a coworker and usually spend my time after work with a glass of whiskey and a cigar on the back porch. Started watching this video absent-mindedly while shaving and am glad to say I learned quite a bit, appreciate all the tips.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

[@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195]

How did the wife like it ??

[@alhilado2173]

I may have missed this…but quality of a cigar may not always equate to the selling price. There are so many cigars out there. A $20 cigar doesn’t always beat out an $9 cigar. Try them and enjoy what you like! Enjoy the journey all!

[@samanfathi3288]

What's your own favorite, if I may ask?

[@crickettgreen2670]

This is absolutely true. Dont worry about what is Number 1 or what the price is. There will be plenty in your taste and comfort zone. I have access to everything and my faves are under 15 dollars locally with 65% tax.

[@wilkesysublime]

I've been enjoying Drew Estate cigars recently, £5 each in the UK and they are really nice The two I've been enjoying are rather Acid and the tabak especial

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

​@@samanfathi3288Drew Estate carries a wide range of cigars, that's my daily smoke is one of his

[@frankdillon6127]

El REY Del Mundo with Sumatra wrapper, good $10.00 stogie! @@samanfathi3288

[@zandernewson9933]

I love these videos. The U.K. has a firm anti smoking policy and all the info you can find on any tobacco product is that it will kill you.

[@joaxe12]

You're right...the PerfecDraw is a great tool! It allows me to get an absolute perfect draw on an otherwise hard-to-draw cigar AND can be used as a "nubber" to smoke the very last bit (nub) of the cigar. I LOVE it!

[@jonathanl2748]

One of my main issues with cigar smoking is that it seems to increase saliva production in my mouth. It makes me want to spit as I don’t want to in-jest the saliva. Otherwise, I very much enjoy cigar smoking .

[@johns9990]

I have the same issue however if you keep drinking with smoking this will go away. Can be ice water or anything.

[@MansaMusa-v5q]

Ginger beer my friend try ginger beer

[@JeanSeb1982]

Very interesting tutorial. One thing to keep in mind : when the cigar comes to an end, DON'T CRUSH it in the ashtray. It's a lack of etiquette and it's disrespectful for the torcedor that made it. Just let the cigar ''die'' peacefully in the ashtray.

[@hehhehheh4588]

Requiescat in pace.

[@bryangesinger8898]

@@hehhehheh4588 Ha-ha! 🤣

[@rongarrison3246]

Little tip about cigar lounge. They will almost always try to sell mid to higher end cigars. If you are looking for something cheaper look at the cigars that are close to the floor. Cheap doesn't mean bad. Some of the best cigars I've had I've only paid $3-4 for them.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

great tip! Thank you!

[@910suck]

cheap means harsh and bitter

[@indyguy3400]

​@@910suckno it doesnt

[@charmonjennings4103]

when I first started smoking cigars back in 97-98 it was cuban cigars until about 9-10 years ago i was introduce to Dominican,honduran and nicaraguan cigars and i never looked back,occassionally i would smoke a cuban,this is great information,what works for you is all that matters.

[@friarrodneyburnap8680]

Please do a video about beginning pipe smoking....

[@andregueno8539]

Zippo now males butane inserts so you dont have to use lighter fluid. they come in a torch style warm flame as well. I love them, they are priced reasonably, the best of both worlds for me!

[@tlcforeveryoung3821]

I work at a tobacco shop, we sell the zippo torch conversion inserts for $15.09

[@monaconumerique]

Zippo fluid does actually leave a taste/smell in your cigar

[@SmokeNThaBay]

I would suggest to start off with Connecticuts, Naturals and Camaroons for an easier mild to medium profile before jumping on the Maduro train! Happy Smoke, Player! 💨🥃 Great information in this video 💯

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you!

[@HappyBuddhaBoyd]

Cigar Myth #1. Cuban cigars are the best. - This may have been true 50 years ago... but in 2023 there are literally hundreds of cigar makers that are considered much better than anything made in Cuba.

[@dustinquinton]

George Burns was on Johnny Carson. Burns said that he smoked 10 to 15 cigars a day. Carson asked Burns if his doctor approved of smoking that many cigars? Burns said, “No. My doctor is dead.”

[@garrettk7083]

the biggest thing i would say resonated with me, was the "dont smoke on an empty stomach" and for me, that also incudes with seafood. did not mix that well for me

[@neilelman6183]

I have smoked cigars for years - and while I know all of this - I loved your presentation. KUDOS! Everyone looking to start - and a highly suggest because its such an amazing, stress reducing hobby - you should watch this!!

[@rockstardonut777]

Avoid alcohol and tobacco, it’s been shown alcohol in the mouth increases the chance of cancer. This is valid for pipes and other tobacco smoke…

[@danmiller5881]

As a cigar nube, you have hit on all the things I have been learning. Great video, thank you!

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Glad to help!

[@RONRIFFLE.DEIcertified]

Damp sponges work if you don’t have a humidor

[@SeanMcCormick-x7z]

You stated that cellophane can contain cigar beetles. It can’t contain them cause they can eat right through it. It will slow them down but won’t stop them. I enjoyed the video. Did a nice job covering a lot of points.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thank you!

[@jimjohnston5092]

One thing you didn't mention was how to put out a cigar and there are cigar smokers that I know who don't know to put out a cigar when you're finished with it. Here goes (it's really complicated): put it down. That's it. You DO NOT crush them out in the ash tray like you would a cigarette. Just put it down - it will go out by itself. Otherwise: an excellent video.

[@meals24u]

*This is the comment I was looking for!* Thank you sir!

[@agostinhofranco8433]

Great video I think you covered everything about something that I can’t live without 😅 I just LOVE CIGARS 🙏🙏 GOD BLESS CIGARS 🙏🙏

[@michaeld2662]

Did they tell you about cancer? Disfiguring mouth cancer, lung cancer and many other health risks. You can avoid this by choice. If you want to roll the dice, have at it but never say you didn’t know.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

The cancer rate for cigar smoking is extremely low, according to a recent study by the FDA. I think having an occasional cigar is less dangerous than living a sedentary lifestyle or other lifestyle choices.

[@MrInkH3art]

In a separate video talk more about mold vs plume. That was one of the things I was extremely worried about when I got my first bundle of cigars. Cheers yall.

[@crickettgreen2670]

Very simply. A lab in Austrailia put out a 1000 dollar reward for anyone that could send them a cigar with Plume on it. Every single one tested ended up being mold or fungus. With that said, the rare plume, some day someone will find it. Probably it all started with cigar shops that had poor humidity control and they told the customer it was plume.

[@AndrewBoardman-gh6ob]

Great Job. I have been smoking for many years. I truly enjoy cigars as a hobby and all that go along with them, especially the history. you packed a lot of great information in a very short time frame. Thank you. Because of this I am encouraged to watch more of your videos, while I smoke a cigar to see what else I can learn from you.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thanks for watching!!

[@coobay4786]

As far as cutting one thing I do 90% of the time is to cut it twice. First cut is your normal cut. I usually make a second cut at around the half way mark. The reason for that is as you smoke, the end can get raggedy and you may also get less smoke on the draw. This is caused by the wetness from your saliva. That second cut brings it back to the same condition as you had from the first cut. One other tip is when holding a cigar in your mouth, you should hold it with your teeth not your lips. Holding with just your lips chances are it's a good chance it'll fall out of your mouth if your up moving around.

[@abducted7627]

I like aged cigars, the older, the better. I'll take plastic wrappings off right away and put cigars in the humidor.

[@Trblmkr07]

As a cigar smoker since 2000, Boveda packs are for lifetime. If you notice they are drying out, recharge them with a paper towel and distilled water. There are a bunch of videos on youtube telling you how to recharge them. No need to throw away a good product and waste money. Lighting your cigars with a torch. You don't actually want the flame to touch your cigar, but the heat generated by the flame to do the work. You want to toast the end, nice and slow, not burn it. Once your cigar is lit, let is sit for a few minutes before you take your first puff. This will allow any residue from your lighter to burn off (if you're using a zippo) or if you burn the end. If you're having issue with your cigars being "plugged" or hard draw, think about lowering your humidity. 70/70 is old school, most people have found 65% humidity better as it produces better flavors and less draw problems. Cuban Cigars are still Illegal to Americans. So if you're buying them outside of the US and you declare them coming in to the country, they will take them from you.

[@phoenix212]

It's illegal to purchase them in the US, but you can bring it in if you are coming back from let's say a holiday (have to pay import tax and such, and have both quantity and price limit I think).

[@Trblmkr07]

@phoenix212 Nope, their are illegal either g brought into the country again. That's why if you purchased them online and they get caught, you are sent a letter and the cigars are confiscated.

[@drillingmachine]

Don't bite the end to look cool. You'll only end up having tons of pieces of tobacco in your mouth as well as unravel the wrapping.

[@angiesosa22sosa]

Love your energy and your easy to listen to for long periods of time .keep up the good work

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I appreciate that!

[@bryangesinger8898]

A practice I have found worthwhile, that many others have advocated, is to toast the foot of one's cigar prior to lighting it. That is, Without puffing, apply a flame to the foot of the cigar to char the surface. I highly recommend using a wooden match, instead of a lighter, and placing the cigar slightly above the match flame rather than immersing the tobacco into it. The same technique applies to the proper lighting following toasting: Allow the flame to reach up to the foot of the cigar instead of submerging the tobacco into it.

[@germanicelt]

Hellboy also learned to use a wooden match instead of a lighter.

[@johnb9271]

Excellent video sir, you are very knowledgeable. I had a cigar back in college after completing a frustrating exam, only I hadn't eaten much that day. Needless to say I was on the toilet shortly after smoking that cigar, so yes make sure to eat before you smoke a cigar.

[@sowhat...]

Is being on the toilet a bad thing now? Constipation gang? 🤙

[@WSF176]

You sir are an absolute wealth of information and the time and dedication you put into making these videos is absolutely phenomenal. To have so much detailed information in such a concise way is absolutely spectacular. I’m going to guess that the next video will be a detail description of various Bourbons ! Although I’m not really into cigars, I had to watch just because I was so interested and fascinated by your description of everything. However, you are a gateway into some very expensive hobbies for everyone 😂 I had to give you the recognition you deserve, and thank you for all the effort you put into these types of videos because I know they are not easy to make, and a lot of people like myself benefit from being able to watch them. Thank you.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

thank you! I might just take your suggestion on bourbons! 😁

[@commodorerook3797]

Flavored cigars. I like the honey tinged wrap.

[@FXSTB-i]

Don't smoke more than you feel you want to. I'm new to cigars and have smoked 5 in 3 months. I have them here but when the time's right it's right.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

great advice!

[@xXx_T0M_xXx]

Amazing video. As a new cigar smoker, I learned a lot from this video. Thank you.

[@smileyface3107]

I’ll wake up and smoke 2 cigars on an empty stomach, it really depends on the person and the cigar you’re smoking.

[@jamarteamer1281]

U went from fragrance to cigars, 2 hobbies I enjoy, great informative video

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamarteamer1281]

@@BeastMadeReviews looking forward to more informative content.

[@BendHill]

If it's hard to smoke roll the cut end between your fingers would be better in my opinion Everything about cigers is pursinel to you

[@perrykeung4697]

Nothing beats a Cuban made cigar. Taking seeds from Cuba and planting them elsewhere is not the same, it is the Cuban soil and climate that cannot be replicated. I’ve smoke hundred of cigars including some of the most expensive cigars in the word , I have hundreds in my 4 humidors and I’ve been to Cuba, the DR, Nicaragua and Ecuador, and i can tell you that nothing can beat a Cuban made cigar.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

I disagree, but to each his own.

[@readrothbard153]

This is a particularly prevelant myth about cigars. Not to say that you are wrong, as it is entirely subjective, but Cuban cigars have been diminishing in quality and prestige for decades. In a communist country, with the absence of a profit motive, each step of the tobacco and cigar process is done to worse standards and diminishing quality. Even in the high end Cubans, like regional specials, the quality of the cigar is shockingly poor. The climate and soil if Cuba does impart unique flavors and qualities, but new world cigars enjoy advantages of much higher standards throughout the process and it shows in the end product.

[@sammymcclelland1071]

Some of the best cigars I have had come from the DR and Nicaragua.

[@kck66808]

I’ve purchased several boxes of different cubans on my trips to Europe and i’ll take a DR or Nicaragua cigar any day. Good but overpriced and one dimensional.

[@sams3015]

I live in Europe and Cuban cigars have being going down hill unless you are prepared to spend a fortune

[@shannonmcstormy5021]

Here are more, "what no one told me about cigars." (1) There are two "Cohiba's, two "Punch's," etc. The reason is that as a result of the Cuban Revolution, the owners of the Brand names and Trade Marks, the owners of the tobacco plantations fled Cuba. They took their seeds and their Brand names and Trade Marks and moved operations to Central and South America. Cuba continued to produce these cigars under their brand names/Trade Marks. Thus, there are two lines of cigars in the world for brands that were produced in Cuba, the ones that are still from Cuba, and the ones that fled Cuba. For those whose palettes are well developed and experienced, we can taste if a cigar is really from Cuba or are from Central/South America. I personally can tell if a cigar is from Cuba or not. What I can't tell is whether a Cuban cigar is the official real deal from the original plantations, or "ditch weed" from Cuba ie a counterfeit. And there are TONS of counterfeit Cubans. (2) "Reaming" a tight draw must be done with extreme care and patience. If the cigar is at all not properly humidified, it has a likelihood of cracking the cigar, rendering it un-smokeable: ruined. This will also happen if you are too aggressive with the reamer. The one cigar product I found that got around this was this product which holds the cigar intact while you ream it out: www.amazon.com/QuikDraw-Cigar-Wild-Boar-Enhancer/dp/B0B9GMNBT5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AA2SDQ7EL4GC&keywords=drawpoker+cigar+tool&qid=1693988384&s=hpc&sprefix=drawpoker+cigar+tool%2Chpc%2C123&sr=1-1 (3) Smoking a cigar quickly will significantly negatively affect the taste and experience. "Hot boxing" is routinely done with cigarettes. It is characterized by a cone of glowing embers. If you do this to a cigar, you will sour the taste. While the analogy is weird......cigars are like milk for hot coco. You want to heat up the milk, but you don't want to burn it. Obviously, cigars are burning already, but you don't want to force the issue because you will ruin the experience. Cigars aren't like cigarettes in that they don't have chemicals in them to keep them burning. If you are smoking the cigar inside the zone where the cigar will taste good, during your smoke you should have to re-light the cigar several times. This is one of my favorite things about cigars: it forces me to relax, take my time with my cigar, enjoy it as it was meant to be enjoyed. If the cigar starts to taste bad, smoking too fast is the first suspect (and the second through seventh suspect): but the cone "cherry" is a telltale giveaway of smoking too fast, puffing too hard. What you want is an easy, slow draw. Savor it. (3.1) IF you discover you are hot boxing, all is not lost. You can let it go out. Re-light after 10 minutes or so. After you do, blow smoke out through the cigar instead of in. Do this a few times and you will send most of the bad taste out of the cigar and you are back in business. (4) I loath a tight draw. In general, larger ring gauges tend to draw easier, shorter cigars tend to draw easier. Punch type cutters offer the tightest draw where as the double guillotine offers the easiest draw, all other things being equal. Some brands tend to be tighter than others. (5) When smoking outside, say on a golf course, many people say that the flavors can become washed out in the wind. So, if engaging in outdoor activities while enjoying a cigar, many like a bit more robust cigar than they would normally enjoy indoors. (But also a warning, when breathing heavy walking around, it's really easy to draw too hard and too frequently on the cigar leading to hotboxing noted above). (6) If a little humidity is good, lots should be better, right? Unfortunately, that's wrong. Too much humidity leads to mold. It's far easier to keep an average range of humidity in a proper humidor than a Tupperware container that doesn't "breath." Plus, many claim that plastic affects the flavor of the cigar. This is only over a long period of time, so packing some cigars in Tupperware to protect them for a trip is just fine. (Though don't be surprised if you get your suitcase and your cigars are missing.) Enjoy ! Fellow brothers and sisters ! .

[@MrMZaccone]

When it comes to Cubans, they used to be at the absolute top of the cigar world. After the 1990s and issues with diseases in Cuban tobacco, however, many cigars from around the world rival Cubans in quality and flavor. While I think that select Cuban brands like Cohiba may still be the apex of the cigar experience, top non-Cuban brands can be in the same ballpark. One also needs to be aware that due to the embargo, many Cuban brand names are used in the U. S. denoting completely different and usually inferior products, and genuine Cuban cigar brands are straight-up counterfeited with alarming frequency. Finding and understanding genuine Cuban cigars is probably best left to someone with a bit of experience. Take your time and research how to avoid getting cheated out of what can be a great experience.

[@onemorething100]

What would you suggest for a newbie who has an insane desire to try a real Cuban? Any particular ones you would suggest?

[@MrMZaccone]

@@onemorething100 The most important thing would be making sure it's a real Cuban, not one of the plethora of fakes out there. If you can obtain one and verify its authenticity, it then becomes a matter of taste. Some of my favorites? The Partagas, serie D No. 4 if you like a good rich flavored oily smoke. The Montecristo Edmundo is lighter but also quite good. The Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure No. 2 is smaller but a classic. And of course, the holy grail of Cuban cigars is pretty much anything by Cohiba. They are complex and develop progressively over the length of each stick, especially the larger vitolas.

[@onemorething100]

@@MrMZaccone Thank you so much.

[@Mexikhano369]

I keep a cigar that last me a week or more. Love it not better then Cannabis though.

[@Telpiun]

This is mostly a preference that I’d like to impart onto others… I stay away from machine-made cigars. Cigar rolling is a craft. By buying machined cigars you’re putting skilled craftsmen (and craftswomen) out of a job. Not only that, you’re supporting the extinction of yet another traditional craft that I think should be preserved.

[@paulbonaventura4969]

How can you tell?

[@Telpiun]

@@paulbonaventura4969 This info can generally be found on the manufacturer’s website

[@conservakid85]

I agree that hand made is the way to go but I don't necessarily agree that you are putting anyone out of business. Both serve entirely different markets of consumers. Folks that buy machine made are generally never setting foot in a legitimate cigar shop/lounge. They are buying from convenience stores and tobacco outlets and purely looking for the nic buzz or to have a convenient wrapper to stuff weed into.

[@knotslip8862]

Great video. FL also has its own tobacco. Coffee is very similar to wine, coffee and teas - growing region and climate affect quality and taste. Thanks!

[@eddierodriguez3472]

Not eating before a cigar is mostly for beginners or those with weaker stomachs. I fast for days and smoking a cigar doesn’t bother my stomach. I’ve been smoking cigars for 26 years.

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

I smoke a Nica Rustica in the morning as I'm enjoying a cup of coffee. Been smoking cigars for 33 yrs

[@manrex5238]

That picture at the beginning is pinar del Rio Cuba where STILL the best cigar in the World is made.

[@sams3015]

11:11 the 5th thing is your environment. It can have a big impact. It’s not really something you want to do in a minimal smoking area, unless you enjoy standing for an hour. It’s not something you want to do if you’re going to be get stares or complaints so before lighting up in a smoking area clear with people around you or at least the staff & it’s not something you want to do when you don’t have enough time

[@williamclarke5522]

Very good information! I’ve been a regular cigar smoker since the 90’s, and I can honestly tell you that I learned a little something. Thank you for research that you did and bringing it to us. The only thing that I can think of that wasn’t mentioned, and I’m not totally certain that it’s true, is that it’s always been my understanding that the strength of a cigar isn’t judged by its color, which you mentioned isn’t always the case, but by its “veininess.” I know, that really isn’t a word, but you know what I mean. A cigar, lite or dark, the less plant veins you see, the milder the smoke. The more veins you can see and feel, the stronger the smoke. I don’t know if this idea has any clout, but I’ve always used this to judge a cigar and it’s never really let me down. Hope this information helps one or many of my fellow connoisseurs. By the way, my favorite smoke is just about any 6x60 medium bodied to full flavored Maduro. Thanks

[@FBharvest]

Do you recommend any certain websites for authentic Cubans to purchase from?

[@Hueffed]

I like Cigars Daily, with Tim Swanson, a very good KZbin channel.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

absolutely!

[@critical-thought]

I have been smoking cigars for a couple decades now. There are so many fantastic cigars out there, you will never get to enjoy them all. I mostly buy singles and 5-packs because there are so many kinds that I want in my humidors. I love the variety, and like that I can pick one for the time of day, the weather, or my mood. And yes, a cigar can change your life - giving myself a reason to just sit and relax for a while (I am ridiculously busy) has, I am sure, added years to my life.

[@RyanPuccinelli312]

Great video brother - I’ve been smoking for a while and this is saved to send to my cigar newbie friends.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

thank you!

[@BismarkTorres-r8f]

If you inhale the smoke of the cigar, you may get dizzy, if so, I found that eating something sweet (chocolate) takes away the dizziness.

[@onelove2909]

I love cigars, but pretty sure most tobacco growers use pesticides, the Tobacco plant has a lot of pests, especially in the Caribbean. Caterpillars can do a lot of damage. So probably not completely organic. I would interested to know if there is a genuinely organic cigar?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Interesting. I will have to double-check my source. I read somewhere about them being "technically" organic. I'll have to see the full context.

[@davorjelekovic6487]

Maybe Plasencia reserva original cortes

[@natewalker4666]

If you're not gonna finish your cigar that's okay. Make sure it's out, cut off the burnt parts, and store it away from your other cigars. Meaning not in your humidor. Otherwise you can change the flavor of your unused cigars.

[@DJFreedom72]

Great video. im a new cigar smoker. Once Boveda dries out, you can revive them by soaking them in a container with distilled water. Takes about 3 days. 72% is recommended for cigars.

[@heybruh3274]

Nobody told me that no matter where you stand or where the cigar is pointed, the smoke will always blow into your face.

[@BeastMadeReviews]

😂😂😂

[@Sungodv]

As a long time smoker of cigars, possibly longer than you have been alive, before torch lighters, you really did a great job putting together a visual summation and pretty much hit every point I could think of. Temperatures over 75 degrees will induce mold. One thing cigar smokers of old did was to smoke only one brand. Not very true any more. Put me down for a punch cut (except for figuardos) and a soft flame. The FDA / Democrats have made premium cigars almost un-affordable via regulations and taxes. Thank Obama for adding $10 a box/bundle to EVERY sale via his SCHIP tax.

[@mexxmirror]

Not really a beginners' guide but just what i looked for since 10 years... oor... maybe i'm still just a beginner and didn't know i have to e.g. know every different wrapper leaf name as a beginner. i know since a few years but yea,if that's beginner stuff then i lost that challenge :D Thumbs up to you mate ;)

[@audes.4433]

You missed mentioning, sweet cap (tip) vs. non sweet cap. I'm not a fan of the sweet cap cigars, but for all those who's looking to experience cigars, you may want to select a cigar with a sweet cap. The sweet caps cigars will help, especially if you're someone who struggles in picking up cigar notes (sensitive taste palettes). Enjoy and to all my B-SOTL keep PSSITA.

[@josejh-eb8st]

I've been smoking cigars for years and can't get a single note only can tell If it's mild or not

[@audes.4433]

@josejh-eb8st try smoking some of the sweet cap cigars that might help, and it'll that doesn't help try eating some chocolate (dark) beforehand, and then the last resort, if non of these tips helps try pairing your cigars with some drinks (alcohol/non-alcohol). I recommended dabbling in this till you find your favorite pairing. Anyone I hope this help... and continue PSSITA.

[@josejh-eb8st]

@@audes.4433 thx will do

[@shadowmenops]

Forgot about one important benefit, It boosts testosterone in men. Thats important to us older men and for the future gens that are not as manly lol.

[@ijs8548]

Iam considering starting smoking cigars, i dont smoke cigarettes, first is it very addictive like cigarettes , second does it stink bad too?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

that's hard to answer. I think cigars smell great. They vary a lot in their type of smell. But I like it. However, some people don't like it at all. They don't like the smell or the taste it leaves in your mouth. If you have a friend who likes cigars, I would ask them if you could try one. They might let you have one and you can enjoy it with a friend. If not, look for a good cigar lounge in your area and talk to the workers there for a good recommendation for a newbie. If you don't like it, no harm done. And you'll have a good story at the end of the day.

[@schwabit989]

Thanks for the informative video! Smoking a cigar is truly one of the finer pleasures in life.

[@babajamiaco]

One more tip. Cuban cigars are notorius for their poor wrapping quality. Nearly every other cigar has draw problems caused by overstuffing or huge stems inside. If you are into Cubans, buy a cigar pick tool for making draw better. Never needed it for Rocky Patel, Padron, Fuente or any other non-Communist production, just for the Cubans exclusively.

[@silentsir2446]

Damn..Fragbro is a cigar connoisseur too?..didnt see that coming.. Lol

[@BeastMadeReviews]

🤣🤣

[@audemarspiguet4237]

Forgot to mention that one should always use a St Dupont lighter to light their cigars, especially the Cuban variety😎

[@chrisschmitt2895]

One good thing about using snus and nicotine pouches for so long is that I can smoke a 7x50 on a empty stomach and be just fine lol. I love a strong cigar and a strong cup of black coffee early in the morning.

[@onemorething100]

🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮 would happen to me on an empty stomach. LOL