Quote Originally Posted by Mixer_vik
Hi there

Im in England and have just smoked my first cigar - it was great !!
theres a couple of questions I have to ask - please dont flip on me for being new to cigars

ok here goes :

Firstly

- How much are you meant to inhale of the actual cigar smoke - i find it very thick and can make me light headed REALLY easily

- how old where you all when you started smoking cigars , i dont smoke ciggarettes im 19 and would you say 19 is too young (im asking this as you always see middle aged men smoking them or ... the godfather)?

- Ok -the cigar i smoked was a HAMLET, you will probably think this is a crap cigar - but you gotta start somewhere right ?!? What do you think is a good starting cigar ? What Cigars should i be looking out for and whats the difference .

- how come i always see people with unlighten cigars - just kinda chewing them ?

Thanks

Vik .

1. NEVER inhale your cigar's.

2. 19 is not too young to start enjoying good cigars. It is a great pleasure that could and should be enjoyed by everybody!

3. If you are looking for a good starter cigar, I would go Cuban. I am Canadian and like you, we are not subject to any senseless embargo's. A good, cheap starter cigar is a Jose L. Piedra. They are excellent cigars for a great starter price.

4. As for unlighten cigars, they are either waiting to smoke or are posers. Apart from those who are biting the end off, usually done by many purists, I never understand just chewing a cigar for looks.....

As a final piece of advice, I would tell you to stay with this forum. The information here is practically endless.

Welcome!