quality cigarsFirst of all, you have to understand that we are talking about quality cigars, not cigarettes - that''s a different thing. Now, the first thing you must learn is how to light quality cigars properly. Take a cigar clipper and use it cut off the section of the cigar you put to your mouth.

After cutting, you may then take a cedar match and hold the edge of the cigar to the flame. Avoid using sulfur matches as they leave a bad taste in the mouth. Also, do not allow the cigar to be in direct contact with the fire. Just hold it over the heat and draw in deeply until the cigar is well lit.

"What about lighters?" you ask. Well, as much as possible, use a wooden match to light your cigar. But if you must use a lighter, choose a butane lighter bought from your online cigar store. Regular cigarette lighters produce a nasty odor that ruins a good cigar.

Another point to remember is to light your own cigar. Do not offer to light another''s or to have someone else light you cigar for you. Offer your match or your lighter instead.

Here comes the main part of smoking quality cigars- and that is smoking the cigar! But you can''t do it any way you please. There are certain points a good smoker must follow. First, lightly hold the cigar between your thumb and your index thumb. Anything else is considered in bad taste.