Women and Cigars - written by Tyler Powers

Did you know that only 1% of cigar smokers are women? But although a small percentage of women smoke cigars, it's not uncommon to find a woman smoking a cigar. Look, a women enjoys a cigar for the same reasons a man enjoys a cigar.

Fine wine and gourmet food are often compared the same way a cigar is. These are all things that are enjoyed slowly and savored by the smoker. It takes a person's focus from the demands and frustrations of their daily lives. It is how people relax and look upon the day's events. It is soothing and calming to the nerves.

Most women who smoke cigars prefer to have the mild tasting ones. Many people assume that smaller cigars are the milder ones. However, it is actually the big fat ones that have a milder taste to them. The fat cigars burn slower and are gentler, especially for people who are smoking their first cigar. The smaller ones are packed fuller and are stronger in taste. They also tend to burn hotter and faster.

When you decide that you want to try your first cigar, it is very important that you learn precisely how to cut it. The closed end is called the cap, and it is necessary to remove enough of this cap to allow air to flow through the cigar. Otherwise, it will not burn and your efforts will be futile. Cutting too much of the cap is also hazardous. In order to be able to enjoy the cigar properly, you must cut roughly � of the cap without cutting into the inside of the cigar itself. Each cigar's cap is different, but once you gain experience, you will do just fine.

Many cigar smokers agree that it is necessary for the making of a hole in the cigar in order to smoke it properly. Cigar smokers agree on this. It may be best for you to follow the instructions of a serious cigar smoker and then change it to suit your own needs. This really and truly depends upon each individual smoker.

It's time now to light your cigar and enjoy it. You must remember to always be patient. If your cigar ends up burning too fast, you miss out on the pleasure of enjoying it. According to experts, a ceder spill is the best method of lighting a cigar. Do not light it like a cigarette. Butane lighters are the best choice of lighters for cigars. This is due to the fact that a cigar holds the flavor of whatever flame source lights it. If you use matches, you must be certain to allow the chemicals from the heads to burn off completely before you light your cigar. A cigar spill is the preferred method of lighting a cigar. This is a long thin piece of Spanish cedar which is common with connoisseurs. Once you have got all of this down, you are ready to sit back and puff away. The luxury of a good cigar is to be enjoyed.