There are rules in cigar smoking. One have to be a man to do it, as in, let’s say, not a parrot, or a monkey. The following image is considered as the example of male potency, especially a cigar smoking potent male.
Al Pacino smoking a cigar (signed photo)
Unfortunately, who doesn’t keep the cigar like Tony Montana, is not male enough. Not that if someone smokes like him, would be, but look at this other one, and think what happened with him.
Saddam Hussein, July 1983 (Francois Lochon / Gamma-Rapho Via Getty Images)
Too relaxed, not keeping his cigar like Al Pacino, or Tony Montana or whatever. Al Pacino lives. Saddam Hussein is dead. Tony Montana is dead too, but that’s epic. Better be on the healthier side. Don’t smoke cigars! They reportedly create impotence, so don’t consider the BS about “male potency” as valid.
Fidel Castro’s potency
What follows look as an advert, but it isn’t. It is a lie.
Cigars are no longer just for the seasoned smoker. They have become a staple in society for rookies and veterans alike, representing an air of character, class and pleasure. Whether it’s a satisfying smoke after dinner, during a round of golf, or out at the bar for drinks, cigars are the perfect complement to your lifestyle because that is exactly what defines cigar smoking — your lifestyle. Welcome to the good life.
Read more: Ask Men
Unfortunately, Ask Men website took the above info from the same source, The Cigar Aficionado.
When discussing cigar sizes, two things are taken into consideration. The first is the length, which is always in inches, and the second is the “ring,” which is the measurement of the diameter. The “ring” unit of measurement refers to 1/60th of an inch. Further, whenever you are reading or discussing cigars, a cigar rating (0 – 100) will most definitely come up in the conversation. This rating is a system that was designed and is used by Cigar Aficionado magazine. The Binder is the tobacco leaf (or leaves) that hold together the filler tobacco. The combination of a binder (known as a banda in Spanish) and filler tobacco is known as the the bunch. With the wrapper and filler, the binder is one of three main components in a handmade cigar. The filler is the individual tobacco leaves used in the body of the cigar. The filler leaves are held together by the bunch. A fine cigar usually contains between two and five different types of filler tobacco. In Spanish, the term is known as tripa. Handmade, premium cigars are typically made entirely from long-filler tobacco, which are whole leaves. Machine-made cigars are made from short-filler tobacco, chopped up leaves, which are the leftovers from handmade cigar production. At last, the wrapper is a high-quality tobacco leaf wrapped around the finished bunch and binder of a handmade, premium cigar. Wrapper leaves need to be coddled and treated with the utmost care to avoid blemishes and tears. Wrappers, when purchased, are the most expensive type of tobacco. Wrapper can be grown in many countries from a wide varieties of seeds. The Spanish term for wrapper is capa.
There is a list of 25 best cigars in 2011. Some of them I smoked myself, but not anymore, I think. Anyway, for the sake of it, because it’s quite a boy toy, expensive, addictive, bad for your health, and the others around you, as well, I’ll give you the top ten, from the publication. [Source for all images and top info]
- 10. Casa Magna Colorado Diadema
- 9. Warlock Robusto
- 8. Punch Double Corona
- 7. Cabaiguan Guapo
- 6. Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary Torpedo
- 5. Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Exclusivo Maduro
- 4. Partagás Serie P No. 2
- 3. Illusione Epernay Le Taureau
- 2. La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Belicoso
- 1. Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill
Casa Magna Colorado Diadema
MADE BY: Segovia Cigars
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Nicaragua
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $8.95
RING GAUGE: 54
LENGTH: 6 3/4″
RATING: 92
Warlock Robusto
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Ecuador
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep.
PRICE: $6.25
RING GAUGE: 54
LENGTH: 4 3/4
RATING: 92
Punch Double Corona
FACTORY LOCATION: Cuba
WRAPPER: Cuba
BINDER: Cuba
FILLER: Cuba
PRICE: £20.76
RING GAUGE: 49
LENGTH: 7 5/8″
RATING: 92
Cabaiguan Guapo
MADE BY: My Father Cigars S.A
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Ecuador
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $11.00
RING GAUGE: 54
LENGTH: 5 5/8″
RATING: 93
Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary Torpedo
MADE BY: Tabacalera Villa Cuba (Tavicusa)
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Ecuador
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $10.75
RING GAUGE: 52
LENGTH: 6 1/8″
RATING: 93
Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Exclusivo Maduro
MADE BY: Tabacos Cubanica S.A.
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Nicaragua
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $10.90
RING GAUGE: 50
LENGTH: 5 1/2″
RATING: 94
Partagás Serie P No. 2
MADE BY: Habanos S.A.
FACTORY LOCATION: Cuba
WRAPPER: Cuba
BINDER: Cuba
FILLER: Cuba
PRICE: £18.06
RING GAUGE: 52
LENGTH: 6 1/8″
RATING: 94
Illusione Epernay Le Taureau
MADE BY: Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas S. de R.L.
FACTORY LOCATION: Honduras
WRAPPER: Nicaragua
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $11.25
RING GAUGE: 56
LENGTH: 5 1/2″
RATING: 94
La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Belicoso
MADE BY: My Father Cigars S.A.
FACTORY LOCATION: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Mexico
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
PRICE: $7.75
RING GAUGE: 54
LENGTH: 5 1/2″
RATING: 95
Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill
MADE BY: Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas S. de R.L.
FACTORY LOCATION: Honduras
WRAPPER: Honduras
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Honduras, Nicaragua
PRICE: $10.25
RING GAUGE: 48
LENGTH: 7″
RATING: 96
The “rating” is as follows 95 – 100 is considered classic, 90 – 94 is outstanding, 80 – 89 is very good to excellent, 70 – 79 is average to good and below 70 you receive the warning to not waste your money!
Cigar Wrapper Color Chart
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For those who inhale or smoke several cigars a day, types of health risk can be similar to those associated with cigarette smoking: nicotine addiction, periodontal disease, tooth loss, and many types of cancer, including cancers of the mouth, throat, and esophagus. Cigar smoking can also cause cancers of the lung and larynx. Cigar smoking can also increase the risk of lung and heart diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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“Male enough” – don’t make me laugh 🙂
I go to gym 3 times a week, I ride 2000 miles/year on a bike and have a great shape and fresh breath. I hope to live long life to see my grand children growing..
That’s what I call male behavior. A responsibility for oneself and his family.
I wonder why I saved your comment. You didn’t bother to read more than three paragraphs and jumped to leave your link…
Yes, I’ve commented 2 words, one picture.. I have a right to. I don’t need to read the whole story to see your attitude towards smoking and smokers.
I wonder, why do I know you smoke cigars and drink strong drinks?..
Actually, you don’t know. If you would bothered to read the next paragraph, you’ll find out that I don’t encourage smoking.