Some Cigar Myths to Think About
Cigars are among the best things that were ever created. Men and women turn to them for fun and leisure. Sometimes, cigars are seen as a status symbol. It is for this very reason than cigar enthusiasts shower themselves with cigar accessories to make the whole experience more meaningful.
But even though a lot has been written about cigars, there are still pieces of information that seem confusing. There are still a few myths and legends surrounding this subject. This write-up aims to tackle two of them.
1. That the best cigars are those that are rolled on the thighs of sultry women.
This piece of trivia is a myth – despite your fervent prayer that otherwise is true. Therefore, you cannot give out cigars as Groomsmen Gifts and inform your friends about the association of sexy women and cigars.
First, the act of rolling cigars was originally a man’s work. There is a certain kind of motion and strength that’s needed to make a good cigar. And this strength is most often supplied by men (of course, with no pun intended for women). Therefore, to say that the best cigars are rolled by women – and on their thighs – is not only impossible, but ridiculous as well.
2. That you need to warm up your cigars before you use them
Cigars are not like your body that needs a warm-up before getting into any kind of arduous activity. Therefore, it does not need to be warmed up before you can enjoy it.
So the next time you see somebody holding a cigar on one hand and a cheap zippo lighter on another, call his attention. Tell him that doing so won’t let him experience the full taste or aroma of the cigar. This act would not even smoothen the covering of the cigar. Only one thing’s for sure in this instance – and that’s running the risk of smouldering the cigar and ruining its taste altogether. Running the flame a few millimeters closer will not only welcome the occasion of burning the cigar, but it will run the risk of burning your hand too.
It is okay to use cigars and not be fully knowledgeable about them. It is okay to say that you are a cigar enthusiast and not be aware of the history and the process of manufacturing it. After all, you are there to experience the taste and aroma of cigars, and not to dissect them. But it wouldn’t hurt to confidently distinguish fact from fiction – especially when these have a lot to do about your favorite pastime.
