How to Smoke a Cigar - Cigar 101 with Nick Perdomo
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- Nick Perdomo offers some great tips on the best practices for properly smoking a cigar to achieve the most out of your smoking experience.
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I have no idea why I watched this. But I liked it. You could probably talk about anything and I'd pay attention
Tom Hoodie same 😂
i wish he was my teacher 😂
|LEGEND|
Lmao!!! Oh damn!
What if he talked about your Mom?
I dont know this man but I trust him with my life
Same
Hilarious I just thought he was dressed like a boss.
its nick perdomo bruh
He was an ATC operator after all
Right😂😂😂
I went from "I'll start writing my paper in 5 mins" to "How to smoke a cigar" 2 hours later
Định Nguyễn Congratulations. Higher education is good.
Hahahah so true man
Same
Cigars are definitely an Internet rabbit hole. 😂
Ha ha! :-)
This guy looks exactly like the kinda guy I associate with cigar smoking :D
hahaha when I started watching I thought the same instantly
I was thinking that lol
I'm hispanic and this dude looks not from here
He looks like a used car salesman. Lol
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This guy can sell water to aquaman..
Dropping 2020 in every video
This guy can sell me Air
No kidding.
Dropping 2020 in every video he can sell sand to an Arab
Dropping 2020 in every video Big facts my man
I think it's the suit
I'm not a smoker, but that was a very interesting lecture, well delivered. Never hurts to expand your education.
same here
same but i enjoy watching shit like this
@@techsyndrome3291 It's about broadening the mind, an education for it's own sake and value. Interesting, wasn't it ?
@@ourfarmhouseinspain yes exactly
Me either, although I really enjoy the smell of them. I'm quite happy to be around cigars and pipes, cigarettes on the other hand make me run for the hills
i don't smoke , but was interesting to learn this shit.
Same
Lmao!!!
LOL
bluekeet same
Hahaha
This man has a sharp suit, speaks well and has stature. We should all aspire to be more like him.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Yea, he's my idol
Nick this was probably the most informative video I've ever seen on the proper way to smoke a cigar.
hahaha, he looks like the director of my school. The guy was a clown
TRONDHEIM SJØ
lol
Met and spoke at length with Nick several times at Cigarfest. He is very personable and down to earth. The first time we met he asked us where we were from and we talked for 5 minutes or so. The next year, we walk up, he smiles and says, "Ah, my North Carolina boys. Good to see you again. How are things at home? I love North Carolina." He remembered us among the thousands he meets and that meant a lot. Great guy - class all the way. And great cigars, too.
He is a great guy and one of the icons of the cigar business.
Great story. Remembering someone in that situation is a spectacular talent.
This literally changed my experience. I use the same cut and just nip the cap but I never toasted the end. I joined a cigar club somehow while ordering cigars for the birth of my kid and now I have tons of cigars. These videos are amazing. I have two humidor now separating my Nicaragua cigars from Dominican. I have learned to much on this ch. Thank you for these videos.
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Same here...but I haven't segregated them yet. I tend to stick with Tatiana 44s
I like and respect him for being simple and straightforward. People like him are rare. In most videos, they make the process harder than it actually is.
So, you've earned my respect for life. Thank you for your advice.
I just recently switched over from cigarette smoking, over a pack a day,to smoking cigars about six months ago, and I’m happier than I could ever be, my girlfriend likes the smell of cigars, because her dad smoked them when she grew up, he passed away when she was 10, so it brings back memories to her. I’m enjoying myself when I smoke cigars, I don’t smoke them like I would with cigarettes. With cigarettes, i would smoke them because I needed to, because if I didn’t I wouldn’t feel right, but with cigars, I smoke them because I want to, and because they bring me pleasure and relaxation.
As a somewhat newcomer to the cigar world I found this video especially helpful, I watched it for the first time a week or two into me starting out, and it corrected a few issues I was making. Now, six months later I am starting to understand more about cigars and what I like and don’t like about certain types, and certain brands and all that.
I really appreciate the help!
Did her dad died because of lung cancer?
Shut up you insensitive bitch.
@@arviealmanza4852 Cigars don't cause cancer according to the fda
@@fancyphantom8103 I wonder why not. Like he said, it's still tobacco.
@Demo Nicotine is no more harmful then caffine. Besides you don't smoke cigars for a nicotine fix. You don't inhale cigars like you would cigarettes.
Arnold smoking a cigar brought me here.
*I don't have to find a hide out place like you!!! OUAHAHAHA!!!*
I’m a stud. I’m ballsy. I don’t take no shit.
Mister Krogan I LOVE that vid
Mister Krogan That was true. I like Arnold but he had a good lady and messed that up. I’m glad she is strong. No spouse should have to put up with that. Sorry went off topic kinda.
@@ricthomas9788
What?
Same*
Slightly different than the way I do it...I bite the end off, chew it, spit it at my buddy, because he’s spit his at me, light it with a propane torch that is designed for soldering, and drink whisky...I love his jacket, I was waiting for him to sell me a used car that was only driven to church by a little ol’ lady...btw...I’d have bought it....nice video dude...very cool!!
ROTFLMAO!!!!!
Very gay.
@@tfwthelsdkicksin6083 suck my tip. Gently though
I smoke all the way up to my mustache. Then I put it in a pipe and finish it. Hey I'm not a rich man at 7 to 10 bucks each I'm taking everything.
I bought it, I'm smoking it...
just in case hi five
One of the best comments ever! lol
Lol, never thought of that before. Great idea!
I do this all the time. Also save the cap and tobacco I remove with my perfect draw. All goes into one of my pipes. People without money use it all.
Trying my first cigar right now. It tastes phenomenal. I am used to smoking, so i accidentally inhaled the first 2 or 3 puffs. But after that, pure enjoyment.
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I like his style. Simple words, Continuous flow & Great Presentation skills. Our teachers should learn from him. Bosses too. This guy is just wow.
Great points! And while using a lighter make sure you're using a butane lighter. This makes sure that the common lighter fluid flavour doesn't tamper the flavour of your cigar. Also, while using matches, allow the flame to burn through the sulfur and phosphorus in the head and then light it to avoid the harsh flavour of those. Or even better, light a cedar strip with the match and use that to light the cigar.
Thanks for watching and excellent point about the butane lighter.
When he's talking about lighting the cigar correctly, I'm having flashbacks to Marvin Shanken of Cigar Aficianado absolutely barbecuing his cigar as he lights it in the interview with Michael Jordan.
Thanks for watching and commenting. If I remember correctly the cigar Marvin was scorching was an old Cuban Dunhill. That poor cigar.
This is a wonderful “how to” and really appreciate your professionalism. There are a lot of boneheads but you made it seem simple yet elegant to smoke a cigar. Cheers!
Thank you for watching.
Isn't nick just great, old information, but what a great delivery, this is one man that listened to his father's every word.
Thanks for watching.
I don't even smoke but it's pretty fascinating how there's a whole culture around cigars.
Love the suit, Nick. It screams "I don't give a crap!"
Right
No, it screams "I look like crap!"
@ who ever dressed him this morning..... Needs shooting !
Plaid. Plaid. Bring me more plaid.
Used car salesman.
Everything about the jacket, tie, shirt and mustache combination screams confidence. Good vid. Must try one of their cigars soon.
Thanks for watching.
I just had a twentieth anniversary Perdomo ,I could not find my cigar cutter so I cut it with my sharp knife, this was the perfect cigar. perfect draw and taste
I smoked a Perdomo 20th anniversary last weekend. Nice, very nice.
Nick really knows what he's talking about. He goes over several fine details even most experienced cigar smokers aren't aware of or don't think about.
Knows huh, well one of his first steps is ruining the taste of the cigar by injecting hot butane gas into it thanks to his lighter. Trust me, you only want to use wood (matches or a small piece of burning wood) to light cigars
If only ron last name would've been Swanson
Thanks, Nick! I've been smoking cigars for 24 years and I learned something. Never had a good reason to leave or not leave the band on. Now I do. I also didn't know the real reason to toast the foot. much appreciated, Nick and CA
Well I just had my first cigar on my 60th birthday ;) Thanks for the tips as they helped.
Happy Birthday. Thanks for watching and glad we could help.
This guy could literally sell .50 cents for a dollar. Great spokesperson.
Me an asthmatic teenager.
Hm InTeReStInG
(Edit). skrt the likes are 420
Ikr
same
At least we aren't alone😂
*smokes anyways*
*goes into ICU*
"well, that went as badly as it can get..."
Same😂😂
Nick, I love Perdomo cigars. The consistency in construction, and numerous flavor profiles keep me coming back for more.
I'VE NEVER HAD A BAD PERDOMO CIGAR! THANKS NICK! SMOKING A COUPLE CIGARS TODAY ON MEMORIAL DAY AND HERE'S TO YOU AND THE REST OF THE VETERANS OF THIS COUNTRY! US NAVY GUYS STICK TOGETHER!
This was GOOD! I learned some good tips: lighting the tip so that the wrapper and binder bind together. Also, why not to take off the wrapper until the flame is about to hit it because of the possible damaging effects to the cigar. Interesting to note his 25% turns. I normally would just rotate to get the foot of the cigar lit, but good explanation as to why the charring effects the taste.
I am a non smoker but the way this person described smoking a cigar is making me eager to smoke one. You sir are a Legend !!!
This was a very informative demonstration from a confident sales representative for sure. Now I'm ready to smoke my Punch Rare Corojo Champion.
Thanks for watching.
I have been told so many times how to light a cigar on TH-cam, everyone burns the damn thing, and then gives the same explanation as you. Well toasted, perfect fireball action on the light, a true master.
I love how accessible this guy is. Real info from an expert.
Been smoking cigars for about ten years. I owe a debt of.gratitude to Perdomo. I started w the Champagne Reserve. Still like one as a morning smoke even tho I have gone on to fuller bodied cigars. Fine memories of that cigar. Creamy and nutty goodness always w perfect draw. Perdomo started me on my love of cigars
Thanks for watching.
I love this man and his products.
That 20th anniversary maduro is a fine stick!
hardcore Latino in Singapore Giampiero Serra
Then why don’t you marry him
Nick, you changed the way I light cigars. What a difference. Thank you!
Thank you for leaving a comment. It's a Master Class from Nick.
Step one: find a cigar
Step two: find Nick
Step three: light and enjoy
I met this guy personally, and his lovely wife, in Dave & Son’s Cigar, in Little Rock, AR summer before last, on accident, he came in around that evening, and I just happened to be there, smoking...you guessed it, a Perdomo maduro...Awesome moment!
Nick and Janine are great people. Thanks for watching and we're glad you had a chance to meet them.
This is good! ive seen several cigar lighing vids but none explained why to toast. They may say to do it but never went into depth. But you did. Also why to leave the band. Maybe its me, because I am a research junky! I want to know WHY! awesome video. Thank you
Personal preference. Band on or off makes no difference, but changes the look of the cigar. And to me a cigar is a piece of art which looks more complete with the band on. I remove it once the burn closes in!
If the glue used putting the band on has touched the cigar it can destroy the outer layer of the cigar (the wrapper) if you remove the band. Usually that is no issue at all with Perdomo cigars, their bands are almost always applied in a great way that causes no issues when removing the band. Other companies are more sloppy so the risk of wrapper damage is higher.
I'm a research junky too and I've been smoking cigars for a good six months now. Every single time I toast my cigar the first 4 or 5 puffs coats my mouth with a burnt wood taste. I usually have a drink on hand to help me to through the first 1/2 inch. I had no idea you don't toast the center/filler. I think more people need to make "how-to" videos with these details of specifications.
sin8800
I've also heard people say to blow twice after you toast your cigar. It gets rid of the woodsy taste.
yeah, I started doing that too and it evens out the burn into a clean ash. It's little details like this that everyone should know. Not even complicated either.
This type of knowledge, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly why Perdomo offers some of the best cigars I have ever smoked
Love Perdomo cigars, their one of my favorites! I've been smoking cigars 30 years, I love a good full bodied cigar, whenever I can get one, but no less then a medium!
Another good, but not as pricey cigar is Aurora! I got some in a sampler from Famous Smoke Shop, and fell in love! At Famous you can get a box of 20 for about $85 sometimes less, even though their regular price is at least $200 elsewhere!
I've been ordering from Famous for the last 10 years, before that I got my cigars from my local smoke shops! But they were so much more expensive then ordering them from Famous Smoke Shop!
I'm on a fix income, so I can't afford to buy a box for $200, but once a month I do buy a couple boxes of Aurora's! Yes a couple, because I smoke at least 2 cigars. Churchill's, a day, so I smoke a lot of cigars,lol!
I have never smoked cigarettes, sure I tried them many years ago, but could never see the appeal! I loved the smell of cigars, even before I ever smoked one! Even as a kid liked the smell of cigars and pipes, but hated the smell of cigarettes, and still do!
I even smoked pipes, with pipe tobacco, then started using the pipes to smoke the butts of my cigars up, but now I don't do that anymore!
I do use mostly a flat cutter, so that won't be a problem, but I do usually take the label off, to save them mostly, but I guess I can wait until it burns closer to it first!
And like he said, I also smoke my cigars until they are so small I can barely hold them, and sometimes I have to use my fingernails to hold them, so they won't burn my fingers,lol!
All the men around me, my brothers and some friends, can't smoke a cigar completely in one sitting, even a robusto, they can only smoke half or maybe a little more than half, but not the whole thing! And they really think its weird that I can not only finish a Churchill in one sitting, but will smoke it until its burning my fingers,lol! Most of them smoke only cigarettes, I don't know anyone who smokes cigars regularly, except online on Facebook,lol!
Clara Johnson That photo looks an AWFUL lot like Fringe actress Anna Torv...
Cigars have more has more taste and more healthy than cigarettes
Nick, you are the Uncle I always wanted... I began smoking cigars at 16... had one every Sunday on the back patio, reading the San Francisco Chronicle... my Dad asked me the first time he saw me, ‘what the hell are you doing?’... my answer: ‘The obvious’ and that was that... I was destined for Vietnam by that point... so what the heck!
Great clip on properly smoking!!
Thanks for watching.
Best video on smoking a cigar yet. I smoke until a nub. Maybe 3-5cm left. Perdomo brand huh. Wish I could try his cigars, his brand. Not available worldwide easily I think
At first I was (badly) mesmerised by the fashion choices, but then I shut that shit down and listened to the words of wisdom. Great introduction to cigar smoking.
We're glad you stuck it out. Thanks for watching.
I really like Nick Perdomo. I wish I could hang out with this guy sometime.
Thanks for watching. He usually travels all year long (in normal times), check your local cigar stores and see if he has an even scheduled.
Okay, i just received my first Perdomo cigars. And I’m listening again to Me.Nick Perdomo tell me how to smoke his cigars again. I’m smoking a 10th Anniversary Champagne and it is absolutely wonderful. Thank you!!
yeah suits cool, but any1 peep that audemars piguet royal oak offshore? thats a classy classy man.
Saw that... A heavy hitter for sure!
That was the first thing I noticed...legendary
What am I look for? :P
Ninja Sushi lmao I have the same question
awps1 Watch I think
My number ! favorite stick...anything PERDOMO!
We agree, Perdomo makes great cigars.
@@CigarAdvisorMagazine Mr. Perdomo, I have a question with regard to smoking/puffing.
I've heard you advise along the lines that intervals of anywhere from 30 to 45 seconds are ideal and (and please correct me if I'm wrong) that one shouldn't puff on a cigar as frequently as one might on a cigarette as it may cause the tobacco to heat up to a degree where the taste of the cigar may be ruined or compromised. Multiple draws/rapid puffing is not advised, correct?
I see video after video, mainly on TH-cam, of people not only taking rapid, multiple puffs (a guy named Bradley and his daughter Savannah at Zeal Cigars are both famous for doing that) but also "torch" lighting the foot in the manner which you DON'T advise! Makes me wonder how many of these folks really know what they're doing/talking about when it comes to cigars. Thanks for the great, highly useful information!
@@GBPackFan62 Thanks for watching and we appreciate your comment. We believe in whatever works best for you is the correct way. We all do things differently, but the best part about our hobby is we can always learn something new. Personally, I have been a cigar smoker for years, but watching this video a bunch of times I started lighting my cigar more carefully and pre-lighting/toasting it to seal the binder and filler. I noticed my cigars burn better now. Our main advice, always keep an open mind and be willing to try new things.
This man just wants to spread the love of cigar
Thanks for watching.
I’ve been smoking for 15 years plus. This is, in my opinion, the best way to light a cigar. Best results, always.
There's a lot of very interesting detail and information here, but honestly I never go through all that exercise and thought, and my cigars smoke pretty damned good.
Cant wait to try this cigar bought ur dbl aged 12 year
Best intro vid on smoking a cigar, I’ve seen so far! Never occurred to me that toasting the foot seals the wrapper and binder. Also, keeping the band on gives you a point of reference when turning the cigar a quarter of the way when lighting it. Gotta try this asap!
if the logo band thing is loose I take it off, its harder to take it off when cigar on. This depends on the cigar.
From all my cigars I've had few issues removing it from the start. If the band gets stuck like it's tight I do not remove the band till halfway of the smoking.
but VERY good info and nice video nick.
Thanks for watching.
1970s used car salesman suit. I love it!
I taught Nick everything he knows. I remember like it was yesterday . . .he'd sit on his mother's lap by my side at our home in the San Esperanza. He always sought to know more about the industry, even from a young age. I'm so proud of the man he's become . . .I'm so proud to call him my son.
The best way to light a cigar. Well done
I can listen to Mr. Nick Perdomo talk for days. Such a classy man. I am new to cigar smoking so I have begun my experience completely on Mr. Nick Perdomo’s advice. Oh and I ordered 15 off his cigars.
THANK. YOU. I love the explanations of WHY to do the things I've heard to do, like toasting and how far down to smoke. Great vid!
If you are ever in Germany I highly recommend Wolsdorff Tobacco.
It's a Tobacco shop chain represented in most major cities here and has top notch customer service, a wide selection and walk-in Humidors.
I have never been disappointed with them and they are my retailer of choice when it comes to cigars.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Love your tenth anniversary smokes Mr P ,now i'll leave the band on like a boss
Thanks for watching.
Anyone in the UK, the Black Swan tobacconist in Wakefield has a beautiful selection of all tobacco products and the owner is very knowledgeable.
Support the last few surviving tobacconists! There's something special about a shop dedicated to the art of smoking.
after lighting your cigar try to not hold it upside down, this helps keep the smoke out of the barrel and not taste stale.
I have never heard how to toast a cigar explained so well. It made more sense about sealing the wrapper to the filler.
Well done more advice please!
Guy: "I m not burning it..."
He burns it.
Thanks for watching.
CigarAdvisorMagazine thats so epic 😂😂😂
@@ajetsela6137 Thanks for watching.
@@CigarAdvisorMagazine I liked this thank u .... I have an exam tmrw idk y I'm watching this but sure bro entertaining stuff ... I like ur still responding to us lol
"You should take a puff every 30 to 45 seconds...."
precedes to not take one Puff
You have excellent cigar rollers. They are never rolled too tight. Excellent draw, even burn, and lots of smoke, with no relights.
Thanks for watching. Perdomo's cigar construction and quality are top notch,
Nik Perdomo, you're a legend. I've been toasting the shit out of the filler and causing tunnelling for over year now, and you have finally set me right. Love your cigars mate, the 20th Anniversary Sun Grown was my first Perdomo. Cheers for all the good smoking memories future and past. Thumbs up
Probably right, but has helped giving outer edge a head start.
There’s something soothing about listening to Nick Perdomo. Kinda like smoking a cigar I guess. I just got in to cigars about a week ago and I’m hooked big time! I will be lightning my first Perdomo this evening thanks Nick
Thanks for watching.
Good job explaining that nick .
Did not know that about lighting. Will try on next one.
He's has the perfect rings to go with the cigar smoking look. he is really about the life.
Thanks for watching.
plaid on plaid on plaid.... this guy is a baller!
The video which is an authority on how to handle and smoke a cigar. Congratulations, Mr. Perdomo.
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Nick I can sit back, have a Perdomo cigar and watch you talk all day brother ! Thanks for the info ! I knew when I watched cigar smokers roast their cigars, they were doing it wrong👍🏻🍻
Hey Nick. BT from ZMA here, so glad for your success. Smoked one of yours on Saturday!
Thanks for watching.
I have a question about cigars; Could you do a video about lighters, talking about your recommendations on different styles of lighters, some of the best ones for the value, and some with many different functions. Thanks
Andrew Bognar subscribe to Cigar Instruction With Don Antonio. He explains a lot of things most people don’t get into, and you can also comment and ask questions. He will do a video based on your question. :)
@@EllieM_Travels I just checked out his account. Most of his videos are very short.
Smoked my first Perdomo Reserve cigar today following the instructions! It was amazing!! And the band came off very easily when I reached it! Thank you for the tutorial! 💥
We're glad you enjoyed it, that's a fantastic cigar.
that suit has the same seat pattern in my Oldsmobile .
I met Nick at Tobacco Locker last year here in Florida, he told me to try a Vintage12, did, it was excellent. That night I purchased a box of Lot 23, another favorite, Mr Perdomo autographed the box. It remains in my collection. Also got. Perdomo Torch lighter. Which I keep in my golf bag. It was a gift from his assistant😉
Thank you Nick Perdomo for that informative advice! Good explanation on the various phases of smoking. This will definitely help me with my own reviews.
This makes such a huge difference. I was scorching my cigars pretty bad.
Toast the foot, then light and man, it makes it so much better.
I'm a research junky too and I've been smoking cigars for a good six months now. Every single time I toast my cigar the first 4 or 5 puffs coats my mouth with a burnt wood taste. I usually have a drink on hand to help me to through the first 1/2 inch. I had no idea you don't toast the center/filler. I think more people need to make "how-to" videos with these details of specifications.
sin8800 have you tried lighting it this way how'd it go?
Yes, I've been lighting my cigars like this for the past two weeks and it's working great. I don't get the burnt wood taste anymore from roasting the filler/center of the cigar. The trick is to just light the edges when you're toasting it. Once you get a small little light on the edge around the foot, you're ready to start puffing the center with a quick light. You can blow on it for a few seconds to get the light evenly, but that's it. I love this video on how easy it is, and a lot of people on youtube makes it feel more complicated.
sin8800 thanks im going to give it a shot today
Nick Perdomo reminds so much of my late uncle. Very simple and straight to the point.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
"In my personal experience I have nubbed many cigars and usually regretted it, lamenting that its best moment had passed, leaving me still searching for it." - W. A. Storer
This man is a true connoisseur. He knows the real way and the mens way, but balances between them nicely.
Very informative, thanks Nick!
First time,was smoking this and wanted to see what others thought. Medium strength,mild flavors. Sweet on front black pepper on the end,some other flavors in between. Nice even slow burn. Appreciate the life living concept. Hope to see more.
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Glad I'm doing it right! Fellow smokers actually watch me when I light my cigar and wonder why I never let flames touch my cigars! Then then wonder why my cigar burns evenly and theirs burns in angles😂 afterwards they do the way I light it hahaha😂
His advice about the band was spot on.
My thoughts exaaaactly. Can't stand when people rip off the band right out of the gate, and then complain that the cigar wasn't wrapped properly because the wrapper ripped, *facepalm*.
U know this guys good when he makes u come out of hiding in the comments and actually watch the viedo
Thanks for watching.
Thank you very much. I just bought a Padron 1926 No. 40 Maduro Torpedo cigar for New Year's 2023 tonight and I'm very excited to enjoy it when I get home.
Really great info Nick. Your cigars are terrific and incredibly consistent. I am a big big fan.
I've been smoking cigars for years and didn't know a couple of these things. Thanks for the advice!
I’m a 70 year old Christian woman and he’s making me wasn’t to try some of his good cigars 😜😂
I will however get some for my brothers birthday 🎂
Excellent video !!! 👍❤️
Thanks for watching.
This video is 8 minutes and I didn't get bored....that's just WOW this guy has something in his voice that raises interest of listening