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 2026
Come and join us for some fun filled events enjoying some amazing cigars with like minded people
Friday 24th April 2026 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 22nd May 2026 at the King Arthur Pub, Worcester Lane, Hagley, Stourbridge DY9 0NW from 7pm to 11pm Tickets £50.00 Each Includes Two Hand Rolled Cigars
Saturday 27th June 2026 Rock & Smoke at Amelia’s Bar & Restaurant, Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, Crab Lane, Stourbridge, DY7 5DY Join us for our biggest ever Cigar Taster Event, where we will be joined by David C Cruiz and Ricardo Ortiz from Drew Estate Cigars, along with Master Distiller and Blender Rob Dietrich from Blackend Whiskey. Smoking Two Blackend Cigars by Drew Estate and One Surprise Cigar not available in the open market!! As Metallica are touring the UK the same week, maybe just maybe lead singer James Hetfield from Metallica may join us for a cigar or two!! Tickets are £150.00 each limited to Sixty Guests only !! This really is one event not to be missed.
Friday 24th July 2026 Cigar River Cruise onboard the River King Boat in Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8UY Sails at 6.45pm 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 25th September 2026 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 23rd October 2026 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.
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