Asking a cigar smoker why they smoke cigars is a question which will gain many, varied responses.  There is no one reason why people choose to smoke cigars, just as everyone enjoys smoking for their own, different reasons.

Treat Yourself

There’s definitely more of a sense of occasion associated with smoking a cigar than with a standard cigarette.  Most cigar smokers have their own elegant routine of preparation – inspecting the cigar, looking at it, perhaps smelling it, whether your cigar of choice is a packet of Prime Time Cigars or a hand-rolled Cuban.  Part of the beauty of the cigar is in its journey from creation to your hand – think of the tobacco seed, lovingly tended until it has grown enough to be planted in the field, then the care and attention which goes into ensuring the plant grows before being harvested by hand.  Consider the long aging and fermenting process the tobacco leaves go through,  and the enviable skill of the ‘Torcedor’ (cigar roller)  in creating the cigar you hold before you.  Once you’ve considered all of this, it’s time to cut the head of the cigar, and enjoy the crackle as you light the foot.  It’s a peaceful moment of consideration as you savor the new aromas from the lit cigar, reveling in the taste and slight heat and crackle as the cigar burns.  Yes, cigar smoking is definitely more ostentatious than the humble cigarette!

Relaxation

Many people smoke for relaxation – not just because the nicotine helps to calm their feelings of stress, but also because the opportunity to smoke gives them a moment to themselves to gather their thoughts.  Some writers and other creative types swear by a cigar to cure writer’s block!  Next time you’re buying your Prime Time Cigars, think about why you enjoy smoking – is it the sense of occasion, the relaxation or something else entirely?

Whether you enjoy treating yourself with a cigar that you’ve been saving for a specific occasion, social smoking with friends or simply a relaxing cigar at the end of a long day, there’s no one reason why we smoke cigars; it’s a very personal thing!

LLBJ Corporation is a wholesale distributor of cigars, carrying leading brands such as Prime Time Cigars and Splitarillos.  Located in Miami, FL, they pride themselves on their high level of customer service and their competitive prices, shipping most orders the same day.