I know ZERO about cigars....So:
1.) What makes a cigar a great one?
2.) On average how much do you spend for a decent cigar?
3.) How long does a cigar burn?
Thanks!
Originally Posted by alaine
Tastes really vary, so you're going to get a lot of different answers on this, but to me these things make a great cigar.
1. a properly humidified, hand rolled, blemish free quality wrapper. It should be smooth, with no tears or rips. Sometimes in a properly aged cigar, you will see what looks like little specs of white dust, that's called plume, and it means the cigar has been properly maintained in a good humidor. Personally, I prefer a mild tasting cigar in a light colored wrapper. I prefer non-flavored/dipped cigars, but I also like to sip a little port while I smoke one. I've never smoked cigarettes, and I don't inhale cigar smoke into my lungs.
2. decent cigars start around 8 or 10 dollars each, although can be cheaper based on size and if purchasing a box vs. individual sticks.
3. length of smoking time depends on the diameter and length of the cigar. Larger gauge take longer to smoke than smaller, same with length.