How to Smoke a Cigar - Cigar 101 with Nick Perdomo 

I have no idea why I watched this. But I liked it. You could probably talk about anything and I'd pay attention

I dont know this man but I trust him with my life

This guy can sell water to aquaman..

This guy looks exactly like the kinda guy I associate with cigar smoking :D

I went from "I'll start writing my paper in 5 mins" to "How to smoke a cigar" 2 hours later

i don't smoke , but was interesting to learn this shit.

I'm not a smoker, but that was a very interesting lecture, well delivered. Never hurts to expand your education.

This man has a sharp suit, speaks well and has stature. We should all aspire to be more like him.

Nick this was probably the most informative video I've ever seen on the proper way to smoke a cigar.

Arnold smoking a cigar brought me here. *I don't have to find a hide out place like you!!! OUAHAHAHA!!!*

Met and spoke at length with Nick several times at Cigarfest. He is very personable and down to earth. The first time we met he asked us where we were from and we talked for 5 minutes or so. The next year, we walk up, he smiles and says, "Ah, my North Carolina boys. Good to see you again. How are things at home? I love North Carolina." He remembered us among the thousands he meets and that meant a lot. Great guy - class all the way. And great cigars, too.

I like and respect him for being simple and straightforward. People like him are rare. In most videos, they make the process harder than it actually is. So, you've earned my respect for life. Thank you for your advice.

This literally changed my experience. I use the same cut and just nip the cap but I never toasted the end. I joined a cigar club somehow while ordering cigars for the birth of my kid and now I have tons of cigars. These videos are amazing. I have two humidor now separating my Nicaragua cigars from Dominican. I have learned to much on this ch. Thank you for these videos.

I smoke all the way up to my mustache. Then I put it in a pipe and finish it. Hey I'm not a rich man at 7 to 10 bucks each I'm taking everything.

I just recently switched over from cigarette smoking, over a pack a day,to smoking cigars about six months ago, and I’m happier than I could ever be, my girlfriend likes the smell of cigars, because her dad smoked them when she grew up, he passed away when she was 10, so it brings back memories to her. I’m enjoying myself when I smoke cigars, I don’t smoke them like I would with cigarettes. With cigarettes, i would smoke them because I needed to, because if I didn’t I wouldn’t feel right, but with cigars, I smoke them because I want to, and because they bring me pleasure and relaxation. As a somewhat newcomer to the cigar world I found this video especially helpful, I watched it for the first time a week or two into me starting out, and it corrected a few issues I was making. Now, six months later I am starting to understand more about cigars and what I like and don’t like about certain types, and certain brands and all that. I really appreciate the help!

This guy could literally sell .50 cents for a dollar. Great spokesperson.

I like his style. Simple words, Continuous flow & Great Presentation skills. Our teachers should learn from him. Bosses too. This guy is just wow.

When he's talking about lighting the cigar correctly, I'm having flashbacks to Marvin Shanken of Cigar Aficianado absolutely barbecuing his cigar as he lights it in the interview with Michael Jordan.

Slightly different than the way I do it...I bite the end off, chew it, spit it at my buddy, because he’s spit his at me, light it with a propane torch that is designed for soldering, and drink whisky...I love his jacket, I was waiting for him to sell me a used car that was only driven to church by a little ol’ lady...btw...I’d have bought it....nice video dude...very cool!!

Trying my first cigar right now. It tastes phenomenal. I am used to smoking, so i accidentally inhaled the first 2 or 3 puffs. But after that, pure enjoyment.

Love the suit, Nick. It screams "I don't give a crap!"

Everything about the jacket, tie, shirt and mustache combination screams confidence. Good vid. Must try one of their cigars soon.

I smoked a Perdomo 20th anniversary last weekend. Nice, very nice.

I don't even smoke but it's pretty fascinating how there's a whole culture around cigars.

Thanks, Nick! I've been smoking cigars for 24 years and I learned something. Never had a good reason to leave or not leave the band on. Now I do. I also didn't know the real reason to toast the foot. much appreciated, Nick and CA

This is a wonderful “how to” and really appreciate your professionalism. There are a lot of boneheads but you made it seem simple yet elegant to smoke a cigar. Cheers!

Nick, I love Perdomo cigars. The consistency in construction, and numerous flavor profiles keep me coming back for more.

Me an asthmatic teenager. Hm InTeReStInG (Edit). skrt the likes are 420

Best intro vid on smoking a cigar, I’ve seen so far! Never occurred to me that toasting the foot seals the wrapper and binder. Also, keeping the band on gives you a point of reference when turning the cigar a quarter of the way when lighting it. Gotta try this asap!

Great points! And while using a lighter make sure you're using a butane lighter. This makes sure that the common lighter fluid flavour doesn't tamper the flavour of your cigar. Also, while using matches, allow the flame to burn through the sulfur and phosphorus in the head and then light it to avoid the harsh flavour of those. Or even better, light a cedar strip with the match and use that to light the cigar.

Thank you Nick Perdomo for that informative advice! Good explanation on the various phases of smoking. This will definitely help me with my own reviews.

Nick really knows what he's talking about. He goes over several fine details even most experienced cigar smokers aren't aware of or don't think about.

I love how accessible this guy is. Real info from an expert.

Nick I can sit back, have a Perdomo cigar and watch you talk all day brother ! Thanks for the info ! I knew when I watched cigar smokers roast their cigars, they were doing it wrong👍🏻🍻

I have never heard how to toast a cigar explained so well. It made more sense about sealing the wrapper to the filler. Well done more advice please!

Isn't nick just great, old information, but what a great delivery, this is one man that listened to his father's every word.

This was GOOD! I learned some good tips: lighting the tip so that the wrapper and binder bind together. Also, why not to take off the wrapper until the flame is about to hit it because of the possible damaging effects to the cigar. Interesting to note his 25% turns. I normally would just rotate to get the foot of the cigar lit, but good explanation as to why the charring effects the taste.

I love this man and his products.

I am a non smoker but the way this person described smoking a cigar is making me eager to smoke one. You sir are a Legend !!!

I just had a twentieth anniversary Perdomo ,I could not find my cigar cutter so I cut it with my sharp knife, this was the perfect cigar. perfect draw and taste

This was a very informative demonstration from a confident sales representative for sure. Now I'm ready to smoke my Punch Rare Corojo Champion.

THANK. YOU. I love the explanations of WHY to do the things I've heard to do, like toasting and how far down to smoke. Great vid!

Well I just had my first cigar on my 60th birthday ;) Thanks for the tips as they helped.

Okay, i just received my first Perdomo cigars. And I’m listening again to Me.Nick Perdomo tell me how to smoke his cigars again. I’m smoking a 10th Anniversary Champagne and it is absolutely wonderful. Thank you!!

Really great info Nick. Your cigars are terrific and incredibly consistent. I am a big big fan.

Good job explaining that nick . Did not know that about lighting. Will try on next one.

I'VE NEVER HAD A BAD PERDOMO CIGAR! THANKS NICK! SMOKING A COUPLE CIGARS TODAY ON MEMORIAL DAY AND HERE'S TO YOU AND THE REST OF THE VETERANS OF THIS COUNTRY! US NAVY GUYS STICK TOGETHER!

I can listen to Mr. Nick Perdomo talk for days. Such a classy man. I am new to cigar smoking so I have begun my experience completely on Mr. Nick Perdomo’s advice. Oh and I ordered 15 off his cigars.

This was very informative and easily one of the most well introduction of " How To " that I have found to be very helpful. Thank you for this video and I shall pass on the knowledge to my team of newly cigar enjoyers...

This man just wants to spread the love of cigar

I have been told so many times how to light a cigar on RU-vid, everyone burns the damn thing, and then gives the same explanation as you. Well toasted, perfect fireball action on the light, a true master.

I've been smoking cigars for years and didn't know a couple of these things. Thanks for the advice!

1970s used car salesman suit. I love it!

Step one: find a cigar Step two: find Nick Step three: light and enjoy

Just the video I needed. Thank you. Been smoking cigars for only a few months and you answered all my questions. In fact, I'm enjoying a Nica Rustica right now.

Great teaching video. Have been enjoying cigars for two years now and continue to learn more about this great enjoyable experience. Thank you for the great info.

Thank you for the informative talk/discussion. I'm new to the cigar seen, but found the video educational. Thanks again.

Best video on smoking a cigar yet. I smoke until a nub. Maybe 3-5cm left. Perdomo brand huh. Wish I could try his cigars, his brand. Not available worldwide easily I think

Hey Nick. BT from ZMA here, so glad for your success. Smoked one of yours on Saturday!

What a fantastic tutorial for new cigar smokers! Bravo Mr Perdomo! Love your cigars by the way!

Guy: "I m not burning it..." He burns it.

plaid on plaid on plaid.... this guy is a baller!

Been smoking cigars for about ten years. I owe a debt of.gratitude to Perdomo. I started w the Champagne Reserve. Still like one as a morning smoke even tho I have gone on to fuller bodied cigars. Fine memories of that cigar. Creamy and nutty goodness always w perfect draw. Perdomo started me on my love of cigars

Mr. Perdomo, thank you for this video I enjoyed all of it, I have been smoking cigars since mid 70s and what you demonstated gave me new way to light and smoke my cigars.....Thank You Sir.

I really like Nick Perdomo. I wish I could hang out with this guy sometime.

Thank you! Clear and well presented👍🏼

One of my fav sticks...the 20th Ann. Sungrown. Always good to see you and your family, at HPS in Huntsville AL.

Hi Mr Perdomo, ive just started smoking Cigars, starting this past Feb, i have tried many, but my Favorite so far is your 12 year barrel aged vintage, so so good, looking forward trying your Habano Maduro, it smells so sweet, taking it out of the cellophane. Thanks for the video.....k

The best way to light a cigar. Well done

Nick as always great information & knowledge from the Master. Thanks

Great Video Nick !!!!! Toured your first factory back in the mid nineties with Gael and Marta of La Luna. You were always a gracious host as were the other factories we saw. Also, walking up and down visiting some factories, gift shops, and restaurants on Calle Ocho. I would love to come back down and see how it has changed. Best of luck and wishes to your family from "Sancho"

There’s something soothing about listening to Nick Perdomo. Kinda like smoking a cigar I guess. I just got in to cigars about a week ago and I’m hooked big time! I will be lightning my first Perdomo this evening thanks Nick

Love Perdomo cigars, their one of my favorites! I've been smoking cigars 30 years, I love a good full bodied cigar, whenever I can get one, but no less then a medium! Another good, but not as pricey cigar is Aurora! I got some in a sampler from Famous Smoke Shop, and fell in love! At Famous you can get a box of 20 for about $85 sometimes less, even though their regular price is at least $200 elsewhere! I've been ordering from Famous for the last 10 years, before that I got my cigars from my local smoke shops! But they were so much more expensive then ordering them from Famous Smoke Shop! I'm on a fix income, so I can't afford to buy a box for $200, but once a month I do buy a couple boxes of Aurora's! Yes a couple, because I smoke at least 2 cigars. Churchill's, a day, so I smoke a lot of cigars,lol! I have never smoked cigarettes, sure I tried them many years ago, but could never see the appeal! I loved the smell of cigars, even before I ever smoked one! Even as a kid liked the smell of cigars and pipes, but hated the smell of cigarettes, and still do! I even smoked pipes, with pipe tobacco, then started using the pipes to smoke the butts of my cigars up, but now I don't do that anymore! I do use mostly a flat cutter, so that won't be a problem, but I do usually take the label off, to save them mostly, but I guess I can wait until it burns closer to it first! And like he said, I also smoke my cigars until they are so small I can barely hold them, and sometimes I have to use my fingernails to hold them, so they won't burn my fingers,lol! All the men around me, my brothers and some friends, can't smoke a cigar completely in one sitting, even a robusto, they can only smoke half or maybe a little more than half, but not the whole thing! And they really think its weird that I can not only finish a Churchill in one sitting, but will smoke it until its burning my fingers,lol! Most of them smoke only cigarettes, I don't know anyone who smokes cigars regularly, except online on Facebook,lol!

Very informative, thanks Nick!

Thank you for taking the time to teach us sir. Great information.

Thank you very much. I just bought a Padron 1926 No. 40 Maduro Torpedo cigar for New Year's 2023 tonight and I'm very excited to enjoy it when I get home.

Love your tenth anniversary smokes Mr P ,now i'll leave the band on like a boss

Great video, Nick!

This type of knowledge, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly why Perdomo offers some of the best cigars I have ever smoked

bro you explain things like no other man, and you break it down into details and chemistry

I had a Greek friend who smoked the stub in a pipe........

There's a lot of very interesting detail and information here, but honestly I never go through all that exercise and thought, and my cigars smoke pretty damned good.

Smoked my first Perdomo Reserve cigar today following the instructions! It was amazing!! And the band came off very easily when I reached it! Thank you for the tutorial! 💥

I taught Nick everything he knows. I remember like it was yesterday . . .he'd sit on his mother's lap by my side at our home in the San Esperanza. He always sought to know more about the industry, even from a young age. I'm so proud of the man he's become . . .I'm so proud to call him my son.

This is good! ive seen several cigar lighing vids but none explained why to toast. They may say to do it but never went into depth. But you did. Also why to leave the band. Maybe its me, because I am a research junky! I want to know WHY! awesome video. Thank you

What a great breakdown. Thanks.

I met Nick at Tobacco Locker last year here in Florida, he told me to try a Vintage12, did, it was excellent. That night I purchased a box of Lot 23, another favorite, Mr Perdomo autographed the box. It remains in my collection. Also got. Perdomo Torch lighter. Which I keep in my golf bag. It was a gift from his assistant😉

This makes such a huge difference. I was scorching my cigars pretty bad. Toast the foot, then light and man, it makes it so much better.

I have a question about cigars; Could you do a video about lighters, talking about your recommendations on different styles of lighters, some of the best ones for the value, and some with many different functions. Thanks

that suit has the same seat pattern in my Oldsmobile .

This video is 8 minutes and I didn't get bored....that's just WOW this guy has something in his voice that raises interest of listening

This Man explained things better than tens of videos i previously watched. Good guy

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yeah suits cool, but any1 peep that audemars piguet royal oak offshore? thats a classy classy man.

great stuff, can't sleep and my brain basically sends me this message at 2 am, why don't you look for a video on how to smoke a cigar? And I loved it.

At first I was (badly) mesmerised by the fashion choices, but then I shut that shit down and listened to the words of wisdom. Great introduction to cigar smoking.

U know this guys good when he makes u come out of hiding in the comments and actually watch the viedo

Damn. I’ve smoked cigars for 7 years and I feel like such a noob now.

Very informative! I think I hung on to every word! Just had my first Perdoma and loved it! I just wish some one would send me a box now!

Dude, you need to make more "How To" videos. Your delivery is ridiculously smooth and easy to listen to.