How to light a cigar……..
When you purchase a cigar, there are two ends – the foot and the head. The foot is the end with no cap this is the end that you light. Unlike lighting up cigarettes or candles, lighting a cigar requires more thought and patience. The true etiquette is to burn the cigar in a flame, not light and draw on the cigar in your mouth as you would do with a cigarette. This is also the case when lighting cigars for others, it is always recommended to burn and light your own cigar, not light someone else’s.
To begin your smoking experience, you need to use a match or a butane jet lighter. Under no circumstances should you use a petrol fuelled Zippo lighter as it will destroy the cigar flavours instantly.
BUTANE LIGHTER – The Butane Lighter, also known as ‘Torch lighter’, is a common choice by cigar aficionados due to its ease-of-use. It releases a medium-to-strong flame, and as soon as it touches the cigar, the butane dissipates and creates a clean odourless burn.
MATCHSTICKS – matchsticks are another elegant method of lighting your cigar. It is the natural option that requires finesse and momentum to ignite the cigar. Cigar matches are a great option for indoor occasions; such as cigar lounges.
To light the cigar and ensure an even burn, it is essential to toast the edges of the foot, this will help ignite the outer layers (binder and the wrapper). Hold the cigar at a 45-degree angle and a few inches from the flame. Rotate the cigar in the flame until it is lit, and you see an even orange glow. If this doesn’t work straight away, keep rotating the cigar between your fingers and thumb to get an evenly lit cigar. If this is not done correctly, it will affect the burn time and burning of the cigar and therefore compromise the enjoyment of your cigar. Lighting the cigar too closely can also ruin the flavours of the cigar as it gets too hot. Once the cigar is evenly lit, it is time to take your first draw. Release the draw slowly, taking long puffs of smoke – let the surge of flame shoot up from the foot of the cigar to a puff of smoke coming from your mouth. If you take short, quick puffs of smoke, it heats up the tobacco too quickly which could destroy the flavour of the cigar. Tip-over the cigar and examine the foot, checking that there is an even burn – if not – touch it up with your lighter until satisfied.
Congratulations! You have finally lit your cigar and you can now sit back, relax and savour the gorgeous, curated tobacco. Savour the notes, the flavours and the experience.
Remember, you cannot go wrong when taking the time to light the cigar until all the edges are lit.
All cigar lighters and hand rolled cigars are available to buy at www.cigarnights.co.uk
Davidoff Cigars Announced for Cigar Taster Evening at the Duke William Friday 23rd March 2024
We are excited to announce, not 1, not 2, but 3 Cigars we will be smoking at the Cigar Taster Event at the Duke William Pub in Stourbridge on Friday 23rd March will be The Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Petit Panetela, The Davidoff Winston Churchill Raconteur Petit Panetela and the Plasencia Cosecha 151 La Musica. For this event we will be joined by Anthony John Rossouw from Davidoff U.K. to talk about all 3 x stunning cigars we will be smoking. Tickets are £45.00 each we only have a few , so be quick book now by clicking on our tickets section.
How to cut a cigar ?
When you purchase a cigar, there are obviously two ends – the foot and the head. The foot is the end that you light. The head is the end you need to cut. At the head end there is a cap you will need to remove. Look carefully at the cap and you will see a shoulder. Identify where the shoulder of the cigar ends. The shoulder is where the curved end of the cigar starts to straighten out. Right above the shoulder, where the curve is still intact, is where you will want to cut the cigar. If you look closely there will be a line – this is the cap – it is the last part that has been added to the cigar by the cigar roller. This is the part you need to cut. If you cut too much of the cigar this will cause the cigar wrapper leaf to unravel so it is best to cut too little rather than too much. You can always go back and remove more if needed. When you have cut the cap from the cigar, you can test the draw by bringing the cigar to your lips and sucking the air into your mouth to see if there is enough air coming through the cigar, this is called a ‘dry draw’ if there is not enough air, you can remove and cut a bit more. When cutting your cigar, it is always recommended to use a cigar cutter. You can choose from either: a cigar guillotine cutter, a cigar punch, a V-cut cigar cutter, a cigar knife or cigar scissor cutter.
All cigar accessories are available at www.cigarnights.co.uk
Do I inhale a cigar?
As an avid cigar smoker for over 30 years, I am often asked whether you should inhale a cigar. The answer is no! The focus of cigar smoking is the combination of flavours that you can detect by holding the smoke in your mouth. When you draw on the cigar, you inhale into the mouth for around 4-5 seconds before you blow out the smoke. As you smoke your cigar you can then move the cigar around the mouth and inhale from different positions, this will change the flavour notes by using different taste receptors on your tongue. Remember a cigar is not the same as a cigarette and is meant to be enjoyed over a period of time while you relax. If you inhale into the lungs this could potentially make you cough and feel nauseous as a cigar is made from a long filler tobacco leaf and is created to enjoy different flavours in your mouth rather than taken into the lungs.
Cigar Taster Events Dates For 2025
Come and join us for some fun filled events enjoying some amazing cigars with like minded people
Friday 31st January 2025 at the Red Lion Pub, 147 Brettell Lane, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4BA from 7pm-11pm Tickets £50.00 Each Includes Two Hand Rolled Cigars (Book Tickets Now)
Friday 28th February 2025 at the Red Lion Pub, 147 Brettell Lane, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4BA from 7pm-11pm Tickets £50.00 Each Includes Two Hand Rolled Cigars
Friday 21st March 2025 at the Red Lion Pub, 147 Brettell Lane, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4BA from 7pm-11pm Tickets £50.00 Each Includes Two Hand Rolled Cigars
Friday 25th April 2025 at the Green Duck Beer Co, Gainsborough Trading Est, Rufford Road, Stourbridge DY9 7ND from 7pm to 11pm Tickets £50.00 Each Includes Two Hand Rolled Cigars
Friday 23rd May 2025 at the King Arthur Pub, Worcester Lane, Hagley, Stourbridge DY9 0NW from 7pm to 11pm Tickets £50.00 Each Includes Two Hand Rolled Cigars
Sunday 22nd June 2025 Cigar Rolling Master Class at the Green Duck Beer Co, Gainsborough Trading Est, Rufford Road, Stourbridge DY9 7ND a once in life time chance to roll your own hand rolled cigar under the guidance of two official Cuban Cigar Rollers who have worked in the factories in Havana Cuba. Also joining us will be representatives from the Cigar Industry who will be on hand to talk about their range of fine cigars. From 1pm to 5pm Tickets £100.00 Each
Friday 25th July 2025 Cigar River Cruise onboard the River King Boat in Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8UY Sails at 7pm to 10pm Tickets are £100.00 Each Includes Two Hand Rolled Cigars and a light food buffet. Non Smoking Tickets are available in conjunction with the sale of smoking ticket at £45.00 each included food buffet only.
Friday 26th September 2025 at the Green Duck Beer Co, Gainsborough Trading Est, Rufford Road, Stourbridge DY9 7ND from 7pm to 11pm Tickets £50.00 Each Includes Two Hand Rolled Cigars
Friday 24th October 2025 at the Red Lion Pub, 147 Brettell Lane, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4BA from 7pm-11pm Tickets £50.00 Each Includes Two Hand Rolled Cigars
Friday 28th November 2025 at the Red Lion Pub, 147 Brettell Lane, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4BA from 7pm-11pm Tickets £50.00 Each Includes Two Hand Rolled Cigars
We hope you can come and join us this year at one or all of our fantastic Cigar Events!!!
Cigar Nights Opens Up New Cigar Showroom in Brierley Hill
We are extremely excited to announce Cigar Nights have opened a brand new cigar showroom, from the ground up our showroom has been totally custom made using the finest materials available, with bespoke humidors using state of the art humidification systems to keep all of our cigars in tip top condition. Now our customers can book an appointment and experience viewing our full range of hand rolled cigars and accessories in opulent surroundings befitting to the world class cigars we sell. Book your appointment today tel 07711 392797 “I look forward to welcoming you” James Bird Managing Director Cigar Nights Ltd
Highlights of 2020 Trip to Brazil with Royal Dutch Cigars
In February 2020 James was yet again given another trip of a life time to Brazil care of Royal Dutch and Ritmeester Cigars UK. During this trip we would visit the Terra Dannemann spiritual home in Bahia Brazil, having a behind the scenes insight on how Royal Dutch grow, harvest and cure their tobaccos.
Highlights of 2018 Trip to Dominican Republic
In January 2018 James got the once in a life time opportunity to visit two of the most famous Cigar Factories in the Dominican Republic.
