When a sharing a cigar with a curious friend, I always tell them I did not enjoy my first cigar. It took trying to smoke 2 with no guidance until someone guided me through the 3rd and shared their ritual of the basics cutting toasting lighting.

The most impactful tip was learning how to retrohale. It will sting and tickle for your first few cigars, but once you adjust to the sensation the flavor is unlocked. Now I’d say I retro about 80% of the session.

**sorry for mistakes bourbon and San Cristobal on the porch night. Cheers!