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How do I Properly Cut or "Punch" a cigar?
A sharp cutter is a must if this is the technique you use to open your cigar. Position the cutter about 3 millimeters from the smoking end of the cigar and rest the tip of the cigar in contact with the cigar. Using a quick, decisive motion, slice off the end of the cigar. If you prefer to "punch" a cigar, a sharp punch is a necessity. Place the cutting end of the punch in contact with the end of the cigar and gently twist while pushing down into the tobacco with a firm motion. This will cut out a little plug of tobacco from the end of the cigar.

How to Properly Light a Cigar.
Smoking a cigar should be an experience full of romance and enjoyment, and properly lighting a cigar is an important part of this process. Once you have the end of the cigar either nipped or punched, the best way to light a cigar is to use a wooden match or lit sliver of wood. Without allowing the flame to actually touch the end of the cigar, gently roll the edges of the cigar close to the flame until it is lit. In time the binder will catch fire and you'll notice bluish wisps of smoke rising from the end. Continue to roll the cigar until the entire rim is lit then gently blow on the end of it. Once the entire end of the cigar has a light grey ash, softly blow OUT on the cigar to clear any soot and ash. Your cigar should now be ready to smoke!

How to Properly Smoke a Cigar.
Rule number one: Enjoy it! Savor the moment. Smoking a good cigar is like drinking a glass of fine wine or vintage Cognac. Pull the smoke into your mouth and savor its flavor. Take long draws on the cigar instead of short puffs. This will help ensure that the cigar burns evenly from end to end. Rolling the cigar in your fingers as you smoke is another way to help ensure a smooth and even burn. Eventually you'll have a big head of ash on the end of the cigar. Don't knock the ash off! Let nature take its course and allow the head to grow until it's ready to fall off in it's own time. If you knock the ash head off, you'll end up with a "spike" of glowing tobacco filler sticking from the end of your cigar!

Should My Cigar Have a Different Flavor from End to End?
As the tobaccos in a cigar heat up, you'll experience bursts of different flavors as they catch fire. Wood, leather, spice, pepper... there are myriad of different flavor experiences you might enjoy while smoking a good cigar.

How Should I Extinguish my Cigar?
Again, let nature take it's course. Once a cigar has run its course, it should naturally extinguish itself. It's poor cigar etiquette to "butt out" a cigar as it will create an unpleasant odor for everyone around you.