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May 15, 2023 12 min

Beginner Cigars for Newbies, Tips and Tricks | Box Press 94

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How do you pick a cigar that's right for you, especially if you're new to cigar smoking? Learn the top things to know before you shop for cigars. Includes helpful questions what to say when the humidor manager asks, "May I help you." Hosted by Boveda's Nate Beck and Rob Gagner. Pick up a Boveda Humidor Bag to store those cigars you pick up at the smoke shop. A Boveda Humidor Bag makes a great first humidor, plus it's preloaded with a Boveda cigar humidity pack. Boveda preserves cigars by making sure they're well-humidified. If you don't store cigars with Boveda, cigars can be can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. Boveda has been keeping cigars tasting great for more than 25 years. Boveda Protects Premium Cigars. Guaranteed. Sign up for Boveda email updates: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/ 00:00 Cold open 00:18 How to buy your first cigar 00:41 Key flavors in cigars 01:24 The foods you like are linked to cigars 03:05 Best beginner cigar for under $10 03:44 Focus on taste, not strength when you pick a cigar 04:15 What size cigar is good for a new smoker? 04:32 How to get rid of queasiness from a cigar? 05:09 When do you take the band off of a cigar? 06:34 How to put out a cigar 07:58 Stick to major classic brands if you're new to cigars 09:19 Why you need a cigar journal log book, like Big Sally's Diary, Cigar Edition 12:20 #1 thing to know to smoke good cigars

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