Cigars are designed to be enjoyed, there is no doubt about that. A cigar’s primary use is to be smoked, although some smokers choose to gnaw on them between drags.
We’re not here to tell you how to savour your cigar. We understand that some choose to do this within non-smoking spaces or to simply unlock new flavours hidden within the cigar.
However, we will be exploring reasons as to why this is not entirely advisable and the explanations behind our advice. If you require more assistance or information on cigars you can contact our store or browse through our blog.
Here at Havana House, we are experts in all the finer things. You can find a great selection of Dominican, Nicaraguan and Cuban cigars on our online store, as well as an array of other products such as pipes, tobacco and whisky.
The Cigar Wrapper Will Crack
Repeatedly gnawing on a cigar will sadly be the ruin of it. The wrapper will crack, and once the wrapper is torn the cigar will no longer be able to be smoked.
A cracked wrapper will likely be followed by the cigar unravelling, leaving you in a bit of a messy situation. Being left in the ruins of an expensive cigar is a costly mess to clean up.
The Tobacco Will Shred
Throughout the process of chewing on a cigar, you’ll find that you’re actually shredding the binder, filler and wrapper.
All of the remnants of the shredded cigar will find themselves stuck in your mouth, which isn’t always the most pleasant experience, especially when continuing to attempt to smoke the cigar.
The Cigar Will Burn Unevenly
Cigars are designed to be effortlessly drawn from. Premium cigars are crafted in precise sizes to ensure the binder, filler and wrapper tobaccos fit exactly. When the cigar is chewed upon, naturally, the cigar will warp and compress or twist.
If the integrity of the cigar is lost, you will not be able to draw on the cigar properly, which will end in an uneven burn before it falls apart.
Chewing Cigars Can Make a Mess
Inevitably, chewing on a cigar will end in a mess; the shredded and stray tobacco will find itself everywhere, ash will likely scatter and the cigar itself will be in ruins.
If you prefer to chew your cigars, it might be best to leave it unlit; this way, you will have less mess and you won’t run the risk of ruining your smoking experience. Or you might find chewing tobacco much more preferable, which is available here at Havana House.
For more information and advice about cigars, you can browse through our blog or contact a member of our team who will be happy to help! If you’re interested in purchasing a cigar you can find an array on our online store.
