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The right answer to this question is… that there is no right answer! At the end of the day, you bought the cigar, you can cut it however you prefer! Sure, a V cut or a punch cut may be a bit cleaner allowing less shards of tobacco to enter your mouth while smoking, but if you like a straight cut, go for a straight cut! Some of the most popular cigar makers out there don’t even use a cutter…they just bite the cap off! The moral of the story is…cigars are very personal preference based…do what you feel like...

Smoking too fast – This can lead to the cigar tasting harsh midway through. You need to smoke the tobacco…not burn it..(if that makes any sense).  2-3 puffs per minute will lead to an enjoyable smoking experience.   Smoking too slow – This can cause your cigar to go out quickly requiring you to constantly relight it.    Can I cut my cigar in half and smoke the other half later? No – please NO! Each cigar is made to smoke from start to finish. There is a cap on one end that holds the entire cigar together and keeps...