Deciding Whether Or Not To Remove The Cigar Band Before Smoking

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There is no definitive answer on whether or not to remove the band before smoking a cigar. This topic is a matter of debate in the cigar smoking world and depends on personal preference. Some cigar enthusiasts believe that leaving the band on is bad etiquette, while others believe it is perfectly fine to smoke with the band intact. The decision will depend on how you take pleasure in smoking a cigar.

The answer to that question is "yes". You should always make sure to remove the band from the cigar before you begin smoking. Is there anything inherently wrong with leaving it in place? No, there's nothing wrong with it, at least until the cigar burns down to the point where the band is. If that band is still in place at that point, you'll find that your smoke isn't quite as enjoyable. Burning paper is not an appealing additive to the mix here.

Other cigar smokers believe that leaving the band on while smoking can create an interesting topic of conversation and actually protects the cigar from damage. Peeling the label off right away can damage the leaf wrapper. The glue adheres to the delicate wrapper causing it to tear away with the band. However, once you have smoked the cigar for a few minutes, the glue will warm up and the band should be easy to remove. Many cigar aficionados leave the label on until it comes off with minimal effort so that their smoking experience is not diminished by a torn leaf wrapper.

As you can see, cigar etiquette depends on the individual smoker. There is no right or wrong way to smoke a cigar, although most will agree that the enjoyment should come from the actual experience and not from a display of how expensive your cigar is. There are other, more refined ways to show that you have class when it comes to smoking cigars. Owning high quality cigar accessories is one way to enhance your smoking experience and to show your enthusiasm for fine cigars.

Some people consider it bad cigar smoking etiquette to leave the band on your cigar while you smoke it. These individuals are serious smokers and if these are the individuals you are smoking around, it is a good idea to remove the band. If you are casually smoking amongst friends or alone in your own home, you do not have to remove the band if you do not want to. It is more or less an issue of personal preference. Light your cigar and allow the smoke to sit in your mouth to get the flavor, but do not inhale.

About the Author:
Bryan Smythe has expert knowledge of Vector lighters and is a business consultant for an online cigar accessories and Blazer lighters store.



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