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r/cigars•
Emman262

So I tried my first cigar...

Discussion

And I threw up lol. The boys want to start going to cigar bars so I bought a Romeo y Julieta (one of them recommended it) to practice my skills. I ate a full meal beforehand cause I heard that's good and puffed it for about an hour. After I put it down I started burping and feeling nauseous then next thing I know I'm running to the bathroom. Didn't make it, the bedroom door and hallway can attest to that.

So I'm wondering, what's the most harmless but still good cigar that y'all recommend? Something that is known to be pretty chill to smoke. Cause I still planning on going to the cigar bars but I don't wanna die lol.

Posted Oct 4, 2019, 1:02 AM UTC

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Independent_wishbone•

Don't inhale!

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DonutOlympian[ North Carolina ]•

Don't inhale the smoke into your lungs, smoke slower (1-2 puffs per minute), and have a drink of some sort with some sugar in it preferably, soda, tea, something like that.

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Fudd79[ Norway ]•

Yeah, the drink is a very good tip. I have a single glass of whiskey, and a large glass of soda on hand when I have a cigar. A sip of soda every couple of draws, and a sip of whiskey for every couple of sips of soda. Helps keep the mouth from feeling overwhelmed by the tobacco taste you get after a while.

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Fudd79[ Norway ]•

My tip, being pretty new to the hobby myself: the nicotine in cigars will get you, so start with smaller cigars (don't start with a Toro or Churchill), and don't feel bad about leaving half a cigar if you feel light headed. It beats chucking up a good dinner.

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Santo_R•

Julieta’s are typically a lighter cigar from what I know. Maybe take your time when smoking? Take time to really breath

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Emman262OP•

I was puffing pretty frequently. How often should you be puffing?

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InTheKitchen2112•

Only puff 1-2 times a minute to avoid sickness. I used to have this problem too but smoking slowly almost always fixes the issue!! It’s really that simple.

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Santo_R•

I've read every 1-2 minutes as well as every 30 seconds. However you dont want to wait too long as you run the risk of it needing to be re-lit. It comes down to preference and how long you want it to last. A cigar should last from 20-60 minutes depending on size. If you puff a rubusto down in 10 minutes you're definitely smoking too fast.

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Elnheir•

Oliva Connecticut robusto, smaller and more mild cigar. Dont smoke on an empty stomach, and if you start to feel heady put the cigar down and eat a spoonful of sugar. Dont power through because you'll only end up feeling worse.

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ivan_jagganov•

I would say something flavored. I really like the coffee flavored.

Drew Estate Java- Latte or Mint Tabak Especial- Dulce Nub Cafe- Cappuccino

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Emman262OP•

Oh, those sound good I didn't know they came coffee flavored. I think I'm going try out that cappuccino one.

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ivan_jagganov•

They’re pretty mild, have some sweetness on the wrapper, so it maintains a sweet taste through the whole stick.

Light puffs, don’t fully inhale or swallow!!

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Emman262OP•

Thanks for the suggestion man and I'll definitely keep that in mind!

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Frozenbarb•

Slow and steady. It should not be rushed. I still get sick if I smoke to fast.

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