DESCRIPTION: The Doc addresses the question of how to properly cut and light a cigar. While cutting and lighting a cigar may seem like a simple matter, there are a few tips that can help you to better top and torch your stogie.
OUTLINE:
- Doc has some fun introducing the topic.
- Make the smallest cut possible on the head of the cigar, you can always cut off more later.
- Cut with a quick snapping motion and push the cutter toward the foot of the cigar as you cut. This will help prevent your cutter from sliding on the cigar.
- Take pre-light draws. This will help you decide if you need to cut more of the head of your cigar.
- Lightly toast the foot, as you would a marshmallow over a campfire.
- Hold the lighter a couple of inches away from the foot of the cigar while lighting. Be Patient!
- Keep both hands moving: roll your cigar in your fingers and "draw circles" with your lighter. Keeping the cigar and the lighter moving will prevent you from over-torching the foot of your cigar.
- Before drawing on your lit cigar, blow through the cigar to superheat and expel the chemicals produced by scorched tobacco.
- Finally, take a couple of puffs (draws) while gently toasting the foot.
3 comments:
Very funny intro Doc! This was a very useful lesson on how to light a cigar. I especially like the tip about blowing into the cigar to expel the charred chemicals.
That was hilarious! Great video.
Nice intro! Just stumbled upon your site from StogieGuys.com. Hope you keep up the videos!
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