Cigar Newbie Guide
Cigar Newbie Guide
A Simple Guide to Understanding Cigars, Choosing Your Preferences, and Getting Started with Confidence
YOUR CIGAR JOURNEY STARTS HERE
If you’re new to cigars, all the different sizes, strengths, wrappers, and blends
can feel like a lot at first. But getting started is easier than it looks.
This guide breaks down the basics in a simple way, helping you understand what to look for, choose a cigar that suits you, and slowly discover what you enjoy.
can feel like a lot at first. But getting started is easier than it looks.
This guide breaks down the basics in a simple way, helping you understand what to look for, choose a cigar that suits you, and slowly discover what you enjoy.
1. Know Your Cigar
A premium cigar is made from three main parts:
The wrapper, binder, and filler.
The wrapper is the outer tobacco leaf and contributes to the cigar’s appearance and character. The binder holds everything together, while the filler is made from tobacco leaves that help determine the cigar’s strength, flavor, and overall profile.
2. Find Your Strength
At 70Cigars, strength ranges from Mild and Mild+ to Medium, Medium+, and Full. Lighter strengths are generally smoother and easier to approach, while higher strength levels offer more intensity and body.
For beginners, Mild, Mild+, or Medium is usually a comfortable place to start.
Note: Strength can refer to nicotine
intensity, body, flavor intensity, or a combination of these, depending on the
source.
3. Choose Your Size
The size and shape of a cigar is called its Vitola. Common options include Robusto, Toro, Corona, Churchill, and Gordo, each
offering a different size and smoking time.
Keep in mind: a bigger cigar does not always mean a stronger cigar.
4. Know Your Wrapper
Cigar wrappers range from:
Claro / Connecticut Shade, Natural / Colorado, Maduro, to Oscuro.
Lighter wrappers are often smoother, while darker wrappers can be richer—but wrapper color alone does not determine strength.
5. Cut, Light, Enjoy
A clean cut helps maintain the wrapper and create a better draw.
Once cut, light evenly and enjoy at a relaxed pace.
Need help with cutting?
[Read: How Far Should You Cut a Cigar?]
Go Beyond the Basics
From choosing your first cigar to understanding flavors, sizes, and proper cutting and lighting, there’s always more to discover. Explore the 70 Cigars Blog for more tips, guides, and insights to help you enjoy your cigar journey.
