My dad, my best friend and I started a weekly smoker’s club where we meet and smoke a cigar or two. Last night we talked about our week, a book I’m reading, golf, cigars and as it always creeps into everything, politics. I look forward to it all week. Memories in the making. Slow down, relax, laugh, and have a tasty smoke.
YES! I love seeing the way cigar smokers create groups and clubs with no motive other than hanging out with good people and sharing good times. I wish everyone had a group like yours to belong to. Keep it up man!
Yeah man, I have a group of guys that meets once a month at local cigar bar. There’s a real estate guy, insurance guy, lawyer, musician, cop, and my dad - 22 year navy vet. I look forward to it all month. The conversation, cigars, drinks, etc. are amazing, but the relationships developed are equally so!
There's a lot of stuff out there about how men need "third spaces," meaning some place other than home and work. Men used to start clubs like these all the time, but we've gotten away from it because of suburban sprawl separating us, among others. Cigar shops are another place like that. I mean, women show up, too, but guys like to meet up at cigar spots because they like to hang out with the guys. Easily the most integrated, welcoming, and chill atmosphere one will find in any random city in the USA.
Treasure every minute with your Dad! It’s great you connect over cigars and he spends that time with you. My Dad is gone and I miss him. But that makes me all the more happy for you.
I have anxiety disorder, being calm and relaxed is a rare thing for me. Until I lit up a cigar for the first time. After that, I knew I'd found my therapy. The world and all the problems just vanish in the smoke. And all that's left is just me and a good stick.
Same here! I have been dealing with it for 3 years now and want to get off the alprazolam and be at ease again. The whole cigar atmosphere looks relaxing and is why Ive stepped into the cigar world. Good luck to you 👍🏻
At the end of the day everyone needs something. Some people use medication, some have a glass of wine and some smoke. Just don't abuse it and you'll be fine. Stay away from cigs tho. That shit is nasty. Cigars have no chemicals
Ray Lewis had a great statement to say about cigars and I totally agree with him. "Cigars are the pause button in life. Every man needs a moment to reflect on himself."
Totally agree. I only smoke a cigar when the I can sit in peace and quiet in the comfort of my patio when the weather is pleasant. If that means I don't get a stick in for a week or two (or even more sometimes) well, that's fine with me. Every so often I light one up and realize half way through it's a touch too cold outside and it reminds me of my cigar priorities.
100% agree! I know a lot of people who will finish a cigar even if they don't like it. On one hand, I get it. If you don't have a ton of money to spend on cigars, you might not want to let one go to waste. On the other hand, I know people who just stubbornly smoke bad cigars out of principle, which kinda seems crazy to me. lol
This has been what I am trying to avoid, rushing myself and feeling like I need to have a routine to my cigar time. I just want it to be a quiet time with no distractions and worries.
@@danmiller4960 Reminds me of a quote I heard many years ago: "No cigar smoker ever took his own life." And another: "Cigar smokers make the best husbands; they know about going slow and letting things build."
Only been smoking cigars for a few months now. I agree about keeping it simple. Nothing better than smoking a nice camacho outside admiring nature and watching traffic go by. It's soothing.
I love smoking cigars I smoke a wide variety of them from the expensive to the unexpensive for me it is awesome hobby too enjoy and simply relax. I like learning about the different types of cigars and the history behind them. For me smoking cigars is a adventure to enjoy.
Good morning from New Jersey! I'm currently puffing on a Rocky Patel Edge Sumatra. It's so lovely! I've lost sight of the simplicity of it once. I was making a video review and had a stick that wouldn't stay lit. When I opened it up I saw it was a sandwich and I flipped out. It was a $9 stick and I got lost in the snobbery of it all. A few days later I remembered my cigar roots: if it tastes good, who cares if it's a sandwich? Since then I've smoked the cigar again and had a great experience with it.
Tim, from the perspective of a youthful 67 year old man, this video was worth a million bucks... or at least an Arturo Fuente Eye of the Shark (or two). Thanks for the reminder about the simple joys of life.
Tim, reaching out from Leeds, United Kingdom and relatively new to the cigar world. Your videos have been instrumental in my journey so far and I want to say thank you. This video sums up exactly why I got into cigars (as well as being converted on my honeymoon in Cuba). Keep it up dude.
Just had my first cigar yesterday. It amazed me at how relaxing it was to just sit, listen to some podcasts, and smoke a cigar. I've been enjoying the videos and definitely plan on sticking around for awhile!
I live in Cali and I smoke cigars at 18, started the hobby at 17. It’s 21+ to buy and smoke, but I’ve been lucky to only get ID checked once in a while. I have around 20 sticks of different cigar brands, I smoked a Guerrero cigar straight from Mexico this early morning and pleasantly ate a McDonald’s biscuit muffin and drank coffee. I saw the sunrise,felt the warmth of the sun, heard the sounds of nature, birds chirping leaves rustling. This was at a park your not allowed to smoke but no one is there with kids at 5:40am to 7:00am. It was my cigar and I alone in peace. I Enjoyed the cigar with a backwoods torch lighter to have a even burn, and played some tunes in my ear as I sat and sipped coffee as I smoked.
My wife and I started this “hobby“ together. We enjoy sitting down at least once a week with an audiobook or just in the quiet enjoyment of our company together and forgetting about everything else for the 45mins to 2 hours that it takes to get through a cigar together. We enjoy discussing the different flavor profiles that are unique to one another. It always amazes me just how different our pallets are at times :-)
I enjoy getting in my shed and enjoying a good smoke, I need this more often then I get time to do it. I struggle to find the time to do it and that can be frustrating I have a busy job and a busy home life and sometimes it is a struggle to balance everything. Love the video, thanks Tim and cigars daily.
So true, I got into cigars about 2 years ago as a way of relaxing and just enjoying time with a couple friends...I love the channel Tim!! Thanks for providing awesome content!
I'm 2 months into the hobby, and I've got to say that I've really enjoyed the trigger to sit down and simplify my attention. There's lots of ways that I encourage a sense of intention and simplicity in my life. Trail running, film photography, ect. Cigars have been a wonderful addition to all of this.
It is easy to get caught up in it all, but it’s not always a bad thing. Like you said just do what you like, smoke what you like, and enjoy the fellowship that smoking cigars brings to you! If you can do this you will b fine my brother!
I’m new to Cigars, every video you I have watched from you had helped me to gain knowledge about this fine community. Thank you Tim for sharing your journey and your knowledge!!
For me a cigar is all about stopping and taking the time to enjoy the moment. Everything in my life is always in a rush. Even the stuff I love. I will find a way to rush it and move on to the next. I have found out that rushing a cigar totally destroys the flavor, and the whole experience of it all. Like a sunset, I must slow down and enjoy the time that it takes to enjoy the whole experience of it all. Same with a cigar, I must slow down and enjoy the time that it takes to enjoy the whole experience. Slow down people and enjoy the simple things in life.
Loved the video! Yeah I had no idea of the community impact myself when I started smoking. And wow am I so thankful for it and it has really helped me appreciate the camaraderie
Tim! I relish the moments when I smoke a cigar. Some are smooth, medium, strong and even mediocre. But, what I get about each one is the relaxing time I get and the moments I get to reflect on the day or weeks etc... I love taking my time enjoying a cigar. Smoking slowly and releasing those plumes of smoke out a little at a time! 💨😎
Great video. I have been smoking cigars regularly for less than a year. I can see myself already going down the rabbit hole of cigars. This is a great reminder to keep it simple, I got into cigars to relax and that needs to stay the focus.
No better way to spend 2 hrs than with a stick on a weekend, agree Tim, time to chill and enjoy the cigar journey. Great HQ and content. Keep safe A, Cambs, UK
Yes, sit back and relax sometimes just because. This past Wednesday evening I did just that. I grabbed a Perdomo Champagne and a glass of Buffalo Trace bourbon and enjoyed.
For me, cigars are all about one single word. Experience. I get to relax and enjoy the experience of smoking a cigar. I get to experience the flavors. Experience the smells. All the sensations that come out of that little bundle of leaves. As I gain more experience in my experiencing, I gain experience in what I enjoy and what I do not. I also love to try new cigars and experience the new aspect of the thing I already love. Sometimes I find something new that I want again, and sometimes I chalk it up to experience and add one to the do-not-smoke list. I love what you said, Tim, about the only person that can say if you're doing it 'right' being you. Hits the nail on the head.
i have honestly never had a problem with finding things I like and being honest with myself and keeping it simple. If I like something... I like it, and I've never been turned off by "experts". I like my beers dark (Guinness), my scotch peaty(Ardbeg/Laphroaig), and my cigars medium to sweet(Drew Estates, Arturo Fuente, Oliva). I will try ANYTHING, but I will never try to convince someone that one thing is better than another.
Now that I’m a dad of twins, smoking a cigar is a rarity and defiantly an enjoyment. It’s a great way to relax and just let the stress of being a dad go for an hour and just remember what’s really important. Great Video! Really important to take time to enjoy life!
Yep. You nailed it, buddy. I did cigar reviews for over 10 years and when I backed off the videos and written reviews and just kicked back and relaxed...I enjoyed my cigars on a whole new level.
I do love cigars and throughout my enjoyment with them, I’ve learned more and more that has made the topic more complex. I like the complexity though. I’m about to start working in a cigar shop and I’m hoping my working experience doesn’t taint the reason why I got into cigars in the first place.
You know Eddie, working in the cigar world may very well 'taint the reason why (you) got into cigars', but the beauty of it is - you'll never get so far from it that you can't come back to the basics. I've gotten pulled away from the things that got me into cigars, and everyone gets burned out once in a while. But the things that inspire us are never too far away.
Couldn’t agree more. The best person to judge what an ideal cigar should be is you. We just get too caught up in what others think that we forget what truly matters, our own opinion. Take everything with a grain of salt and do what is best for you.
I think it was you back when you did TNT cigar review that said “the best part about cigars is that no matter how busy you are, smoking one forces you stop for at least 30 min and think. That’s what I love about them. I tend to always find something to do so having a cigar forces me to relax
Nice words Tim. You've just pressed my reset button. Started smoking cigars 2 years ago. On my own. No distractions. Then the music came. Then the tv. But I've never enjoyed a good cigar as much as when there was just me...and cigar. Great videos Tim. Keep it up. Cheers, Gaz. Cumbria UK.
Keeping things simple is the heart of relaxation and that has been cigar smoking for me from day one. Always look forward to my times hanging with my friends/wife smoking a cigar or just going for a walk and enjoying a good stick all by myself. Keep up the great material and keep it relaxed. #cigarsarerelaxation
For the most part I stay on track with my cigar time and why I smoke cigar. In the morning with a big cup of coffee to help start the day off relaxed and thankful. And in the evening to help wind down and be thankful some more. There's nothing like sitting down and smoking a good cigar and just think or pray.
Re-watching this for the second time actually getting some time to enjoy a wonderful 1502 black gold with a nice glass of Bulleit Barrel strength bourbon definitely letting my mind go from today and all of this week's craziness Tim always enjoy all of your videos and definitely enjoyed by some cigars from you I may have to place another order this weekend thanks again and you're definitely right best video yet
Hi Tim, I love all of your videos and I have had EXCELLENT service and sticks ordering from Cigarsdailyplus!! I also really like the American flag you have! I have smoked all of my life (off cigarettes for 12 plus years) including cigars, but only recently got back into cigars. We had a 70 degree day the other day here in upstate NY and I enjoyed a filthy hooligan on my deck! I really agree with all of the posters about enjoying a good smoke with good people, relaxing and enjoying the down time. Keep up the good work and I will see you in the shopping cart!!! Hopefully sooner than later!
I’m puffin on a rocky Patel edge habano I’d say this is a good start to my day and I hope everyone in the comments also has the time this morning to sit back, and enjoy a cigar before the day gets crazy for some of you
I usually smoke a cigar in my truck to and from work, helps clear my head and help me just relax on the drive. I also just put in a lounge in my basement where I can play my computer and enjoy the occasional 'gar too. The slow down and enjoy the moment aspect of a cigar is what really sold me on them more than what brand or cigar I happen to be smoking at the time.
Good stuff Tim, I use that acronym KIS keep it simple at work when planning projects! Your right it’s human nature to over complicate things! I never attempt to light a smoke unless I know for a fact it can go uninterrupted, that way I can just take it all in and enjoy the moment either on my own or with a good friend! Thanks again Tim and Happy St Paddy’s day! Cheers
Yep it sucks when you feel something may come interfere with that special time to yourself. And it doesn't just have be a cigar, it could be anything, no interrupting this me time. Yeah but having a cigar or pipe is great addition to the makings of a well balanced and chill life
Yes in my life my responsibilities take me away from the simplicity of being able to jus sit back and relax with a good Cigar no matter the brand or price. At best maybe one or twice a week i wish i truly had more time for this meditative experience i really should make more time for this. Its extremely to get caught up in the insanity of the world around us and forget to take time to truly relax.
First of all, thank you for you content. It has helped a lot in the cigar world adventure I just jumped in. I smoke with one good friend of mine that I convinced about smoking every now and then, with the last one we smoked, a Foundation Charter Oak, I tried to recognize all of the notes on it when he suddenly interrupted me and said "Manuel, I'm going to tell you something. I don't know what the hell you are talking about when you get talk about the notes. To me, this taste like very good tobacco and I like it that way. That's it" He was just able to enjoy a great time with a friend, and that is another level of wisdom.
Got into cigars this past fall and am looking forward to sitting outside in the warm weather with nice stogie and the smoker going. Never thought I’d ever try tobacco but I’m glad I found cigars.
I thought about this recently. I've been buying And trying so many new cigars lately. I get so busy trying new cigar after new cigar that I have a good amount of favorites in my humidor that are getting neglected. Always fun to try new cigars, I mean heck that's the only way to find new favorites and discover ones you don't like. But sometimes it's nice to just grab a stick that you know you love and not constantly try to pull out flavor notes and evaluate every aspect of a new smoke. Trying new stuff is fun, but I find smoking an old favorite to be much more relaxing. Good video!
Yes. You nailed it. I've backed away from a lot of cigar people that constantly band and brand chase and over do all the minutia of it. God bless them, its their money. But, it becomes snobbery after a while.
For me like many others enjoying a cigar just slows the world down. It can be paired with a glass of bourbon, a beer, or a cup of coffee. Most times I start out smoking it on my own, but many times my wife comes and sits with me, and we sit and enjoy the quiet together.
Usually only smoke a cigar in the summer when outside relaxing on the deck. Some times I will lite up while grilling and add in a bottle of craft beer.
I've gotten into the practice of having a cigar with a book in the evening lately. It keeps me away from movies and TV, and back to the written word that carries greater meaning for me.
I loved the video. I'm not really a cigar smoker but love a good cigar every year or so. I really enjoy moist snuff more than any tobacco product. It's relaxing to me and I enjoy it. The things you said about enjoying the moment while smoking applies to dipping to. It's great and simple
I’ve smoked cigars off and on in the past. Only started or more effort in to learning more about cigars. My to simply just chill with a good stick and tunes works for me
When I think of cigars there is this feeling of elegance to it , and the community on UA-cam and Instagram has been beyond great, getting cigars sent to you by followers and then sending cigars back to them to try. I feel like i have to force myself to find time just to sit down with a nice drink & cigar and relax & with the hype behind some I try and keep my excitement about them low so I don't set the cigar up for failure lol
After work is over, and daily routine is completed, and after a shower. But before I brush my teeth. Is when I smoke a cigar once in a while. But I really like smoking right before and during a storm. I injoy these videos, and I injoy the sence of humor
I smoke by myself on the back patio or the shack out back, but it's not nearly as much fun as meeting up at the lounge. I have found that cigar smokers are generally community minded. For instance, I have never lit my pipe and looked for a you tube channel about pipes!! But I'm frequently checking in here and enjoying not only show content but the comments as well! In the last few weeks, I was layed off. I visited 3 lounges and met with cigar clubs. I also went to cigar church (Amen...there is one!!) And, of course, I met up with 2 friends to smoke. Cigars are great on their own, but most importantly, they bring people together.
⭕ After 40yrs of smoking cigars (never cigs or pipes) i totally agree that relaxation is the goal and often it needs concentration outside the circle. Cheers from the 🇬🇧 UK
Outstanding video Tim! I’ve been back tracking your post and it’s been very helpful. I’d like to open a shop one day and have cigar daily as my supplier.
I have my go to cigars. I do also enjoy the rare and limited hard to find hard to get sticks. It is kind of like a hobby with inside a hobby it is more about the hunt. Lots of time most of the time when if find one I hold on to it for a while before I enjoy it.
Hey Tim, I’ve been watching you since the TNT days. Firstly, congratulations on the new HQ! You growth and success in the cigar industry is an inspiration for an entire online community of cigar smokers. This video’s format is really great for getting to know your thoughts and philosophies and I hope you keep this up. As always, thank you for your excellent content. P.S. those neon lights in the background are a little harsh on the eyes and distracting (I only say this because I care!). Take care, Tim.
I'm lucky to live near an amazing shop and lounge (check out Cuban cigar club Newcastle if you're in the UK) but I try to keep it as simple as possible. What I love is trying new sticks regardless of expensive, cheap, hyped or hated and enjoying them for what they are. If I want to smoke a Davidoff Oro Blanco I will. If I wanna slight up a backwoods honey berry, I'll torch that up and enjoy it too! My favourite will always be smoking in a beer garden of a bar with my buddies and to me every stick is great when enjoyed that way
When I first got into smoking cigars I was very young. My uncle smoked cigars and I idealized my uncle, so I always thought cigar smoking was a signature love. So when I first started smoking cigars I was trying to be a pro, I complicated my pallet and cigar portfolio, spending tons of money on signature classics. I didn't enjoy cigars for their simplicity but for their signature, their perception. As I grew and gained wisdom and a more refined pallet, I learned to pick brands, shapes and types based on more personal preference. I learned how to simplify my cigar portfolio and now enjoy cigars for the sheer enjoyment of our vice.
My smoke time is primarily when I sit outside while my son plays with his friends and watching him be a kid. It’s my peace time, my down time. Or time with family. Just talking and puffing. #KISS
Honestly, I first learned all I could just understand the different types of cigars. Now... I'm about the social side. Created Arizona Cigar & Pipe Herf group on Facebook and WOW enjoying cigars is so much more fun with like minded folks... 100% about the social life with cigars.
I smoke when I can i enjoy it for relaxation and sometimes I love hanging our with friends smoking and playing cards but never really look into rare stuff just what I like to smoke and trying new stuff each time
I have been smoking cigars for almost 40 years (started before 18). Cigars are attitude changers. They break the ice with strangers. They help you make new friends. Just sit back--enjoy. Let nature's equilibrium bring you back to center with a cigar you enjoy.
There's an old saying where I'm from,"If you like it,I love it"...that being said,I have always enjoyed cigars for some years now and if others find a calmness in the experience, then that's all that matters.A good Stogie and a libation always does it for me. #KeepItLIT🥃🔥💨💨💨
I just ordered a sampler, a cutter and a lighter, waiting to get the package next week. I smoked a small part of one cigar when I was 19. That was before youtube, before I knew anyone who smoked, and I had no idea what I was doing. I inhaled, and got sick. That was 17 years ago. I'm trying it again now after watching your videos, we will see how it goes.
Great video! Im just stepping into the cigar pond and am trying to find the cigar for me. Im looking for the cigar experience to be about relaxing without background noise and the distractions and non-sense of todays world.
I completely went crazy. I now have probably 500 cigars that may be good, may be alright, or I will not finish because they are not good. I bought in to the hype when I first started back smoking cigars and tried to find the rare, tasty hard to get existential experiences, but come back to the ones I love more often than not. Oliva, Baccarat, Davidoff, Caldwell and Room 101. That is what I should stick to. Thank God for Cigars for Warriors, they will gain my losses. :)
My dad, my best friend and I started a weekly smoker’s club where we meet and smoke a cigar or two. Last night we talked about our week, a book I’m reading, golf, cigars and as it always creeps into everything, politics. I look forward to it all week. Memories in the making. Slow down, relax, laugh, and have a tasty smoke.
YES! I love seeing the way cigar smokers create groups and clubs with no motive other than hanging out with good people and sharing good times. I wish everyone had a group like yours to belong to. Keep it up man!
Yeah man, I have a group of guys that meets once a month at local cigar bar. There’s a real estate guy, insurance guy, lawyer, musician, cop, and my dad - 22 year navy vet. I look forward to it all month. The conversation, cigars, drinks, etc. are amazing, but the relationships developed are equally so!
There's a lot of stuff out there about how men need "third spaces," meaning some place other than home and work. Men used to start clubs like these all the time, but we've gotten away from it because of suburban sprawl separating us, among others. Cigar shops are another place like that. I mean, women show up, too, but guys like to meet up at cigar spots because they like to hang out with the guys. Easily the most integrated, welcoming, and chill atmosphere one will find in any random city in the USA.
Treasure every minute with your Dad! It’s great you connect over cigars and he spends that time with you. My Dad is gone and I miss him. But that makes me all the more happy for you.
Sounds awesome. My friend and I try to meet up
On sundays to do exactly that .
I have anxiety disorder, being calm and relaxed is a rare thing for me. Until I lit up a cigar for the first time. After that, I knew I'd found my therapy. The world and all the problems just vanish in the smoke. And all that's left is just me and a good stick.
Same here! I have been dealing with it for 3 years now and want to get off the alprazolam and be at ease again. The whole cigar atmosphere looks relaxing and is why Ive stepped into the cigar world. Good luck to you 👍🏻
Are you a female? I just smoked my 1st one Saturday and didn't get anxiety that night
I suffer from anxiety as well. Cigars have helped me not turn to booze for my own therapy
At the end of the day everyone needs something. Some people use medication, some have a glass of wine and some smoke. Just don't abuse it and you'll be fine. Stay away from cigs tho. That shit is nasty. Cigars have no chemicals
That makes 2 of us. Well said.
Smoking a cigar by myself has become my prayer time. It allows me a good hour to just sit, smoke, and pray for the people in my life.
Totally agree. Amen
Religious or not I really appreciate this comment.
I agree. Love smoking alone
Nailed it Cody🙏
It is my meditation. I enjoy it more than I ever imagined I would. I have smoked 25 sticks now and I am in love.
Ray Lewis had a great statement to say about cigars and I totally agree with him. "Cigars are the pause button in life. Every man needs a moment to reflect on himself."
That's a killer quote. I had never heard that one before. Thanks for sharing!
@@CigarsDaily please tell us this phrasing was intentional lol
@@andymohn7284 lol nice
@@andymohn7284 LMAO I get it 🤣
Amen to that.
Make slow time. I only smoke cigars outside when warm and do nothing else apart from look at the sky and nature.
Totally agree. I only smoke a cigar when the I can sit in peace and quiet in the comfort of my patio when the weather is pleasant. If that means I don't get a stick in for a week or two (or even more sometimes) well, that's fine with me. Every so often I light one up and realize half way through it's a touch too cold outside and it reminds me of my cigar priorities.
This is exactly what Im trying to do as I venture into the cigar world. Peace and quiet with a cigar and the outdoors.
Try listening to a podcast too, it’s pretty awesome
… and I have accomplished something. Mowed the grass. Completed a chore. Them a cigar is very nice (if wife isn’t around).
Bible study time outside is best with a cigar. May be my imagination but typically it help with focus and concentration.
Keep it simple; if I don't have the time to enjoy smoke I do NOT smoke. Why feel rushed and not be able to relax.
100% agree! I know a lot of people who will finish a cigar even if they don't like it. On one hand, I get it. If you don't have a ton of money to spend on cigars, you might not want to let one go to waste. On the other hand, I know people who just stubbornly smoke bad cigars out of principle, which kinda seems crazy to me. lol
This has been what I am trying to avoid, rushing myself and feeling like I need to have a routine to my cigar time. I just want it to be a quiet time with no distractions and worries.
Cigars have brought simplicity to my life. I no longer stress or feel depression
I've noticed that myself. If I smoke a good cigar I'm a little more happy go lucky for a few days after.
@@danmiller4960 Reminds me of a quote I heard many years ago: "No cigar smoker ever took his own life."
And another: "Cigar smokers make the best husbands; they know about going slow and letting things build."
So THATS why they don't want us to smoke
Only been smoking cigars for a few months now. I agree about keeping it simple. Nothing better than smoking a nice camacho outside admiring nature and watching traffic go by. It's soothing.
I love smoking cigars I smoke a wide variety of them from the expensive to the unexpensive for me it is awesome hobby too enjoy and simply relax. I like learning about the different types of cigars and the history behind them. For me smoking cigars is a adventure to enjoy.
Cigars are a huge part of my weekend stress reset process. I look forward to them more and more each week
Haha, that’s me and my buddies. We get together and smoke cigars and solve the worlds problems, then do nothing about it. Love the Channel ✌️😎
Good morning from New Jersey! I'm currently puffing on a Rocky Patel Edge Sumatra. It's so lovely!
I've lost sight of the simplicity of it once. I was making a video review and had a stick that wouldn't stay lit. When I opened it up I saw it was a sandwich and I flipped out. It was a $9 stick and I got lost in the snobbery of it all. A few days later I remembered my cigar roots: if it tastes good, who cares if it's a sandwich? Since then I've smoked the cigar again and had a great experience with it.
It's amazing how much more enjoyable things get when you can just let go and enjoy! Great perspective. Thanks for commenting.
I agree Tim, cigars have always been a way for me to relax and destress.
Tim, from the perspective of a youthful 67 year old man, this video was worth a million bucks... or at least an Arturo Fuente Eye of the Shark (or two). Thanks for the reminder about the simple joys of life.
Tim, reaching out from Leeds, United Kingdom and relatively new to the cigar world. Your videos have been instrumental in my journey so far and I want to say thank you. This video sums up exactly why I got into cigars (as well as being converted on my honeymoon in Cuba). Keep it up dude.
Just had my first cigar yesterday. It amazed me at how relaxing it was to just sit, listen to some podcasts, and smoke a cigar. I've been enjoying the videos and definitely plan on sticking around for awhile!
I live in Cali and I smoke cigars at 18, started the hobby at 17. It’s 21+ to buy and smoke, but I’ve been lucky to only get ID checked once in a while. I have around 20 sticks of different cigar brands, I smoked a Guerrero cigar straight from Mexico this early morning and pleasantly ate a McDonald’s biscuit muffin and drank coffee. I saw the sunrise,felt the warmth of the sun, heard the sounds of nature, birds chirping leaves rustling. This was at a park your not allowed to smoke but no one is there with kids at 5:40am to 7:00am. It was my cigar and I alone in peace. I Enjoyed the cigar with a backwoods torch lighter to have a even burn, and played some tunes in my ear as I sat and sipped coffee as I smoked.
My wife and I started this “hobby“ together. We enjoy sitting down at least once a week with an audiobook or just in the quiet enjoyment of our company together and forgetting about everything else for the 45mins to 2 hours that it takes to get through a cigar together. We enjoy discussing the different flavor profiles that are unique to one another. It always amazes me just how different our pallets are at times :-)
I enjoy getting in my shed and enjoying a good smoke, I need this more often then I get time to do it. I struggle to find the time to do it and that can be frustrating I have a busy job and a busy home life and sometimes it is a struggle to balance everything.
Love the video, thanks Tim and cigars daily.
So true, I got into cigars about 2 years ago as a way of relaxing and just enjoying time with a couple friends...I love the channel Tim!! Thanks for providing awesome content!
I'm 2 months into the hobby, and I've got to say that I've really enjoyed the trigger to sit down and simplify my attention. There's lots of ways that I encourage a sense of intention and simplicity in my life. Trail running, film photography, ect. Cigars have been a wonderful addition to all of this.
It is easy to get caught up in it all, but it’s not always a bad thing. Like you said just do what you like, smoke what you like, and enjoy the fellowship that smoking cigars brings to you! If you can do this you will b fine my brother!
I’m new to Cigars, every video you I have watched from you had helped me to gain knowledge about this fine community.
Thank you Tim for sharing your journey and your knowledge!!
For me a cigar is all about stopping and taking the time to enjoy the moment. Everything in my life is always in a rush. Even the stuff I love. I will find a way to rush it and move on to the next. I have found out that rushing a cigar totally destroys the flavor, and the whole experience of it all. Like a sunset, I must slow down and enjoy the time that it takes to enjoy the whole experience of it all. Same with a cigar, I must slow down and enjoy the time that it takes to enjoy the whole experience. Slow down people and enjoy the simple things in life.
Love that thumbnail and new studio
Loved the video! Yeah I had no idea of the community impact myself when I started smoking. And wow am I so thankful for it and it has really helped me appreciate the camaraderie
Tim! I relish the moments when I smoke a cigar. Some are smooth, medium, strong and even mediocre. But, what I get about each one is the relaxing time I get and the moments I get to reflect on the day or weeks etc... I love taking my time enjoying a cigar. Smoking slowly and releasing those plumes of smoke out a little at a time! 💨😎
Great video. I have been smoking cigars regularly for less than a year. I can see myself already going down the rabbit hole of cigars. This is a great reminder to keep it simple, I got into cigars to relax and that needs to stay the focus.
“My humidor was reading 68% yesterday and now it’s reading 64% today. What do I do?!?”
Nothing. You do nothing. It’s not a big deal.
I wouldn't worry til it gets below 61%
Now *that* was a great video! A perfect message for a beautiful Friday with Spring rolling in. Thank you.
No better way to spend 2 hrs than with a stick on a weekend, agree Tim, time to chill and enjoy the cigar journey. Great HQ and content. Keep safe A, Cambs, UK
Thanks Ady! it's all about that cigar journey. I hope you guys find some sunny days for a good cigar out there in the UK!
Yes, sit back and relax sometimes just because. This past Wednesday evening I did just that. I grabbed a Perdomo Champagne and a glass of Buffalo Trace bourbon and enjoyed.
Just got my first shipment in today from your shop! Extremely pleased with cigar quality and even lightning fast shipping to Hawaii!
I got my first lil humidor jar & started getting into it partly because of this channel
For me, cigars are all about one single word. Experience. I get to relax and enjoy the experience of smoking a cigar. I get to experience the flavors. Experience the smells. All the sensations that come out of that little bundle of leaves. As I gain more experience in my experiencing, I gain experience in what I enjoy and what I do not. I also love to try new cigars and experience the new aspect of the thing I already love. Sometimes I find something new that I want again, and sometimes I chalk it up to experience and add one to the do-not-smoke list.
I love what you said, Tim, about the only person that can say if you're doing it 'right' being you. Hits the nail on the head.
Good stuff Tim. Your right on about this one. We gotta sometimes just kick back and enjoy a cigar and understand we can't control everything lol
i have honestly never had a problem with finding things I like and being honest with myself and keeping it simple. If I like something... I like it, and I've never been turned off by "experts". I like my beers dark (Guinness), my scotch peaty(Ardbeg/Laphroaig), and my cigars medium to sweet(Drew Estates, Arturo Fuente, Oliva). I will try ANYTHING, but I will never try to convince someone that one thing is better than another.
@@BillHicks420 welcome to the cult of ardbeg!
I just started getting into cigar about 2 months ago. I love going out to smoke a cigar to unwind its so relaxing
Now that I’m a dad of twins, smoking a cigar is a rarity and defiantly an enjoyment. It’s a great way to relax and just let the stress of being a dad go for an hour and just remember what’s really important.
Great Video! Really important to take time to enjoy life!
Yep. You nailed it, buddy. I did cigar reviews for over 10 years and when I backed off the videos and written reviews and just kicked back and relaxed...I enjoyed my cigars on a whole new level.
I do love cigars and throughout my enjoyment with them, I’ve learned more and more that has made the topic more complex. I like the complexity though. I’m about to start working in a cigar shop and I’m hoping my working experience doesn’t taint the reason why I got into cigars in the first place.
You know Eddie, working in the cigar world may very well 'taint the reason why (you) got into cigars', but the beauty of it is - you'll never get so far from it that you can't come back to the basics. I've gotten pulled away from the things that got me into cigars, and everyone gets burned out once in a while. But the things that inspire us are never too far away.
@@CigarsDaily That last line was phenomenal. Your inner preacher coming out again Tim! Thanks man.
Couldn’t agree more. The best person to judge what an ideal cigar should be is you. We just get too caught up in what others think that we forget what truly matters, our own opinion. Take everything with a grain of salt and do what is best for you.
I think it was you back when you did TNT cigar review that said “the best part about cigars is that no matter how busy you are, smoking one forces you stop for at least 30 min and think. That’s what I love about them. I tend to always find something to do so having a cigar forces me to relax
Nice words Tim. You've just pressed my reset button.
Started smoking cigars 2 years ago. On my own. No distractions. Then the music came. Then the tv. But I've never enjoyed a good cigar as much as when there was just me...and cigar.
Great videos Tim. Keep it up.
Cheers, Gaz. Cumbria UK.
Keeping things simple is the heart of relaxation and that has been cigar smoking for me from day one. Always look forward to my times hanging with my friends/wife smoking a cigar or just going for a walk and enjoying a good stick all by myself. Keep up the great material and keep it relaxed. #cigarsarerelaxation
You are on the right track and I enjoy your all of your reviews 😉 👍
For the most part I stay on track with my cigar time and why I smoke cigar. In the morning with a big cup of coffee to help start the day off relaxed and thankful. And in the evening to help wind down and be thankful some more. There's nothing like sitting down and smoking a good cigar and just think or pray.
Re-watching this for the second time actually getting some time to enjoy a wonderful 1502 black gold with a nice glass of Bulleit Barrel strength bourbon definitely letting my mind go from today and all of this week's craziness Tim always enjoy all of your videos and definitely enjoyed by some cigars from you I may have to place another order this weekend thanks again and you're definitely right best video yet
Hi Tim, I love all of your videos and I have had EXCELLENT service and sticks ordering from Cigarsdailyplus!! I also really like the American flag you have! I have smoked all of my life (off cigarettes for 12 plus years) including cigars, but only recently got back into cigars. We had a 70 degree day the other day here in upstate NY and I enjoyed a filthy hooligan on my deck! I really agree with all of the posters about enjoying a good smoke with good people, relaxing and enjoying the down time. Keep up the good work and I will see you in the shopping cart!!! Hopefully sooner than later!
God bless you Tim, and your channel and business.
I’m puffin on a rocky Patel edge habano I’d say this is a good start to my day and I hope everyone in the comments also has the time this morning to sit back, and enjoy a cigar before the day gets crazy for some of you
I usually smoke a cigar in my truck to and from work, helps clear my head and help me just relax on the drive. I also just put in a lounge in my basement where I can play my computer and enjoy the occasional 'gar too. The slow down and enjoy the moment aspect of a cigar is what really sold me on them more than what brand or cigar I happen to be smoking at the time.
Good stuff Tim, I use that acronym KIS keep it simple at work when planning projects! Your right it’s human nature to over complicate things! I never attempt to light a smoke unless I know for a fact it can go uninterrupted, that way I can just take it all in and enjoy the moment either on my own or with a good friend!
Thanks again Tim and Happy St Paddy’s day!
Cheers
Yep it sucks when you feel something may come interfere with that special time to yourself. And it doesn't just have be a cigar, it could be anything, no interrupting this me time. Yeah but having a cigar or pipe is great addition to the makings of a well balanced and chill life
Yup doing the same own my own business and took the day enjoying the Alec Bradley American sun grown I got with my order thanks
Good for you Tim, you deserve it!
I’ve met some of my best friends at the cigar lounge. Very good video!
Thanks Tim, this is exactly why I enjoy cigars.
I’ve just gotten in too cigars & I love it keeps me very CHILL
Yes in my life my responsibilities take me away from the simplicity of being able to jus sit back and relax with a good Cigar no matter the brand or price. At best maybe one or twice a week i wish i truly had more time for this meditative experience i really should make more time for this. Its extremely to get caught up in the insanity of the world around us and forget to take time to truly relax.
First of all, thank you for you content. It has helped a lot in the cigar world adventure I just jumped in.
I smoke with one good friend of mine that I convinced about smoking every now and then, with the last one we smoked, a Foundation Charter Oak, I tried to recognize all of the notes on it when he suddenly interrupted me and said "Manuel, I'm going to tell you something. I don't know what the hell you are talking about when you get talk about the notes. To me, this taste like very good tobacco and I like it that way. That's it"
He was just able to enjoy a great time with a friend, and that is another level of wisdom.
I love this statement. I need to remind myself to watch this video every 6 months as a reminder.
Got into cigars this past fall and am looking forward to sitting outside in the warm weather with nice stogie and the smoker going. Never thought I’d ever try tobacco but I’m glad I found cigars.
Tim you’re absolutely right simplicity is key.
I thought about this recently. I've been buying And trying so many new cigars lately. I get so busy trying new cigar after new cigar that I have a good amount of favorites in my humidor that are getting neglected. Always fun to try new cigars, I mean heck that's the only way to find new favorites and discover ones you don't like. But sometimes it's nice to just grab a stick that you know you love and not constantly try to pull out flavor notes and evaluate every aspect of a new smoke. Trying new stuff is fun, but I find smoking an old favorite to be much more relaxing. Good video!
Im New to Cigars but I realize why its so relaxing and it teaches you how to Slow down and chill
Yes. You nailed it. I've backed away from a lot of cigar people that constantly band and brand chase and over do all the minutia of it. God bless them, its their money. But, it becomes snobbery after a while.
For me like many others enjoying a cigar just slows the world down. It can be paired with a glass of bourbon, a beer, or a cup of coffee. Most times I start out smoking it on my own, but many times my wife comes and sits with me, and we sit and enjoy the quiet together.
You guys are the best!
Usually only smoke a cigar in the summer when outside relaxing on the deck. Some times I will lite up while grilling and add in a bottle of craft beer.
YESSS! Cigars+Beer+Grill=bliss!
I've gotten into the practice of having a cigar with a book in the evening lately. It keeps me away from movies and TV, and back to the written word that carries greater meaning for me.
I loved the video. I'm not really a cigar smoker but love a good cigar every year or so. I really enjoy moist snuff more than any tobacco product. It's relaxing to me and I enjoy it. The things you said about enjoying the moment while smoking applies to dipping to. It's great and simple
And also pipe tobacco, hookah and most commonly vape
I’ve smoked cigars off and on in the past. Only started or more effort in to learning more about cigars. My to simply just chill with a good stick and tunes works for me
When I think of cigars there is this feeling of elegance to it , and the community on UA-cam and Instagram has been beyond great, getting cigars sent to you by followers and then sending cigars back to them to try. I feel like i have to force myself to find time just to sit down with a nice drink & cigar and relax & with the hype behind some I try and keep my excitement about them low so I don't set the cigar up for failure lol
Nice new set! Fits you better.
After work is over, and daily routine is completed, and after a shower. But before I brush my teeth.
Is when I smoke a cigar once in a while.
But I really like smoking right before and during a storm.
I injoy these videos, and I injoy the sence of humor
I smoke by myself on the back patio or the shack out back, but it's not nearly as much fun as meeting up at the lounge. I have found that cigar smokers are generally community minded. For instance, I have never lit my pipe and looked for a you tube channel about pipes!! But I'm frequently checking in here and enjoying not only show content but the comments as well! In the last few weeks, I was layed off. I visited 3 lounges and met with cigar clubs. I also went to cigar church (Amen...there is one!!) And, of course, I met up with 2 friends to smoke. Cigars are great on their own, but most importantly, they bring people together.
⭕ After 40yrs of smoking cigars (never cigs or pipes) i totally agree that relaxation is the goal and often it needs concentration outside the circle.
Cheers from the 🇬🇧 UK
Outstanding video Tim! I’ve been back tracking your post and it’s been very helpful. I’d like to open a shop one day and have cigar daily as my supplier.
I have my go to cigars. I do also enjoy the rare and limited hard to find hard to get sticks. It is kind of like a hobby with inside a hobby it is more about the hunt. Lots of time most of the time when if find one I hold on to it for a while before I enjoy it.
Hey Tim,
I’ve been watching you since the TNT days. Firstly, congratulations on the new HQ! You growth and success in the cigar industry is an inspiration for an entire online community of cigar smokers. This video’s format is really great for getting to know your thoughts and philosophies and I hope you keep this up. As always, thank you for your excellent content.
P.S. those neon lights in the background are a little harsh on the eyes and distracting (I only say this because I care!). Take care, Tim.
I'm lucky to live near an amazing shop and lounge (check out Cuban cigar club Newcastle if you're in the UK) but I try to keep it as simple as possible. What I love is trying new sticks regardless of expensive, cheap, hyped or hated and enjoying them for what they are. If I want to smoke a Davidoff Oro Blanco I will. If I wanna slight up a backwoods honey berry, I'll torch that up and enjoy it too! My favourite will always be smoking in a beer garden of a bar with my buddies and to me every stick is great when enjoyed that way
When I first got into smoking cigars I was very young. My uncle smoked cigars and I idealized my uncle, so I always thought cigar smoking was a signature love. So when I first started smoking cigars I was trying to be a pro, I complicated my pallet and cigar portfolio, spending tons of money on signature classics. I didn't enjoy cigars for their simplicity but for their signature, their perception. As I grew and gained wisdom and a more refined pallet, I learned to pick brands, shapes and types based on more personal preference. I learned how to simplify my cigar portfolio and now enjoy cigars for the sheer enjoyment of our vice.
I’ve gotten lost yes truthful but learned by now great videos
My smoke time is primarily when I sit outside while my son plays with his friends and watching him be a kid. It’s my peace time, my down time.
Or time with family. Just talking and puffing. #KISS
Honestly, I first learned all I could just understand the different types of cigars. Now... I'm about the social side. Created Arizona Cigar & Pipe Herf group on Facebook and WOW enjoying cigars is so much more fun with like minded folks... 100% about the social life with cigars.
Well said Tim👏
100%! That's the way!!! Simple, tasty and full of rituals!!!
I smoke when I can i enjoy it for relaxation and sometimes I love hanging our with friends smoking and playing cards but never really look into rare stuff just what I like to smoke and trying new stuff each time
I have been smoking cigars for almost 40 years (started before 18). Cigars are attitude changers. They break the ice with strangers. They help you make new friends. Just sit back--enjoy. Let nature's equilibrium bring you back to center with a cigar you enjoy.
Thank you!
There's an old saying where I'm from,"If you like it,I love it"...that being said,I have always enjoyed cigars for some years now and if others find a calmness in the experience, then that's all that matters.A good Stogie and a libation always does it for me. #KeepItLIT🥃🔥💨💨💨
I just ordered a sampler, a cutter and a lighter, waiting to get the package next week. I smoked a small part of one cigar when I was 19. That was before youtube, before I knew anyone who smoked, and I had no idea what I was doing. I inhaled, and got sick. That was 17 years ago. I'm trying it again now after watching your videos, we will see how it goes.
I love the history of cigars
This is an awesome video.
I’m glad this guys still has that same energy
Great video! Im just stepping into the cigar pond and am trying to find the cigar for me. Im looking for the cigar experience to be about relaxing without background noise and the distractions and non-sense of todays world.
I completely went crazy. I now have probably 500 cigars that may be good, may be alright, or I will not finish because they are not good. I bought in to the hype when I first started back smoking cigars and tried to find the rare, tasty hard to get existential experiences, but come back to the ones I love more often than not. Oliva, Baccarat, Davidoff, Caldwell and Room 101. That is what I should stick to. Thank God for Cigars for Warriors, they will gain my losses. :)
I have found that ending the day with a cigar is an exercise in unwinding, decompressing, and drawing a quiet deep breath.
Well said Brother!
I just sit back and enjoy the moment, smoke and drink my whiskey.