The sheer diversity of cigars can be confusing for new
smokers. Many new smokers want to
know: is it OK to buy cigars from their
local drugstore or chain store? What is
the quality of these cigars? Can you
expect to get good flavor from these cigars?
While of course, it's perfectly OK to purchase these cigars,
be aware that these packaged cigars are usually of poorer quality. Most 'drugstore' cigars contain preservative
or other non-tobacco ingredients. Common
ingredients found in packaged cigars may include paper, Glycerin, and
saltpeter. High quality cigars will
contain only tobacco. Packaged drugstore
cigars will generally contain these extra ingredients designed to keep them
stored on the shelves for extended periods of time.
In order to get the best quality cigars, you will have to
visit your local specialty smoke shop. While many
mail order businesses do carry good quality cigars, be aware that they usually
will not sell singles, thus you will have to purchase whole boxes. I have a buddy John who is also a cigar enthusiast and he is constantly surprising me with the different brands he finds that have great flavor at a surprisingly low price. So to be clear, it has been my experience that visiting your
local smoke shop allows you to test different brands before settling on a
box.
Cheers
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