Any Pointers on First Cigar Event?

[Ndimarco]

Hey every one I know this is a little late to be asking but, Im going to my first Cigar Event today, and was wondering if there is anything I should know before I leave.

I know a little bit about herf etiquette but any advice is more than helpful. Thanks

[Egis]

Which cigar event is it? Most of the time they will serve free drinks, and food. But it depends on the event if it's some brand cigar event most of the time they will be overpriced with a discount, and they will offer extras if you buy not worth it! Well just get the cigar you like, smoke it, spend a good time with different people, and have a good time!

[Ndimarco]

Wow thanks for the quick reply, Its a Gurkha Event, which IMO makes a few damn good cigars. Thanks for the heads up on pricing thing.

[fiddlegrin]

Originally Posted by Egis

Which cigar event is it? Most of the time they will serve free drinks, and food. But it depends on the event if it's some brand cigar event most of the time they will be overpriced with a discount, and they will offer extras if you buy not worth it! Well just get the cigar you like, smoke it, spend a good time with different people, and have a good time!

You NAILED IT!!


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[Cigar Man Andy]

Herf etiquette

Believe it or not, cigar enthusiasts are not individuals searching for a “nicotine fix,” such as cigarette smokers. Creating and enjoying cigars is an art form and like other forms of art, there are unwritten rules to follow when “herfing” with other fellow devotees. For starters, you should never cut, light, or puff another individual’s cigar. Cigars take years to create and therefore a “pre-light ritual” exists so you can truly appreciate the entire experience of enjoying a flavorful stogie. By cutting and lighting a cigar for someone else, not only are you ruining the experience, but also in most cases it is far from sanitary. However, if a fellow enthusiast asks you to cut his or her cigar as a favor, this is obviously acceptable.

When attending a herf, always bring your own cigars. It is down right rude to expect a fellow enthusiast to offer you a smoke. Some cigars cost $2 while others cost $150 or more, so it is unreasonable to expect a free hand out even though many aficionados do bring extra cigars for sharing. Finally, stamping out a cigar in an ashtray is the most common offense among cigar connoisseurs. When finished with your cigar, you should never stamp it out as done with cigarettes. Doing so breaks apart the burnt tobacco, which creates a foul aroma. Since aromas are some of the most enjoyable aspects of a cigar, stamping out a finished stick ruins this experience for the aficionados around you, so simply lay the cigar down and let it extinguish itself.

[SMOKE20]

Just remember when you go to an event plan on smoking alot and have a good time, events are fun

[fiddlegrin]

Originally Posted by Cigar Man Andy

Herf etiquette

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Excellent Post!



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