Cigar Basics: A Guide for Newbies

Cigars are a phenomenon that just won't go away. Steeped in tradition and culture, cigar smoking attracts newbies every day. But where to start, how to choose, cut and light a cigar. And just what is it that the cigar makers don't want you to know? Lots of information that will help you save hundreds of dollars on humidors, lighters and yes, even cigars.

BONUS: CIGAR BASICS 2: A GUIDE FOR THE BUDDING AFICIONADO

A follow up to the hit Cigar Basics: A Guide for Newbies. From how to begin developing an aficionado's palate to cigar of the month clubs and women, sex and cigars.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DEVELOPING AN AFICIONADO'S PALATE
2. DIVING INTO CIGAR TASTINGS
3. CIGAR OF THE MONTH CLUBS
4. CIGARBID.COM
5. HOW TO TELL IF THE CIGAR IS GOOD
6. DON'T BE AN ASH-HOLE
7. CIGAR VACATIONS
8. WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR CIGAR VACATION
9. WOMEN, SEX AND CIGARS
10. CIGARS ROLLED FRESH
11. CIGAR CHARITIES
12. TOP TEN CIGAR WEBSITES TO WATCH
13. INSIDER SECRETS
14. WHEELS, CASES, BUNDLES AND SECONDS
15. THE FIVE BEST TASTING CHEAP CIGARS
16. THE FIVE WORST TASTING EXPENSIVE CIGARS
17. GETTING A JOB IN THE CIGAR INDUSTRY
18. HOW TO STRUCTURE A CIGAR DINNER