Do I need to inhale cigar smoke?

No. Cigar smoke is drawn into the mouth to taste it and is not meant to be inhaled.

What does mild mean on a cigar?

It describes how full and intense the smoke feels. Mild cigars are lighter in body than medium or full cigars.

How do I cut a cigar?

Use a cutter to remove a small slice from the closed end (the cap), just enough to open it without cutting past the shoulder where the cap meets the body.

Can I save cigars to try later?

Yes. Tap Want to Try on any cigar in Ranked Cigars. It saves the cigar to your list and does not count as a vote.

How to choose your first cigar

What strength should I start with?

Most people starting out pick a mild or mild-to-medium cigar. Strength describes how full and intense the smoke feels, and a milder cigar makes it easier to notice flavor without being overwhelmed.

What size is a good first cigar?

Pick a size you can finish without rushing. Shorter, moderate ring gauge cigars such as a robusto or corona are common first choices. Size is listed as length in inches by ring gauge (the diameter in 64ths of an inch).

Should I buy a box or a single?

Buy singles. Trying several different cigars one at a time tells you far more about your taste than committing to a box of one.

How do I know what I liked?

Write it down. On Ranked Cigars you can mark a cigar Like or Pass and add a private note, and save cigars you want to try later to your Want to Try list.

Where should I buy it?

A local cigar shop with a humidor lets you see and ask about cigars in person, and staff can point you to milder options.

FAQ

Do I need to inhale cigar smoke?: No. Cigar smoke is drawn into the mouth to taste it and is not meant to be inhaled.
What does mild mean on a cigar?: It describes how full and intense the smoke feels. Mild cigars are lighter in body than medium or full cigars.
How do I cut a cigar?: Use a cutter to remove a small slice from the closed end (the cap), just enough to open it without cutting past the shoulder where the cap meets the body.
Can I save cigars to try later?: Yes. Tap Want to Try on any cigar in Ranked Cigars. It saves the cigar to your list and does not count as a vote.