A true cigar connoisseur does not smoke the entire cigar. You should not smoke it past the ribbon because it will not taste that good and is not proper cigar smoking etiquette.
A cigar connoisseur sits in a quiet room alone or with some friends to enjoy a cigar. Although some people like to smoke a cigar wherever they like, which is fine, I believe that you can extract the most from your cigar and enjoy the flavor better if you are sitting indoors alone or with some good friends.
Most cigars go out from time to time. This is completely normal. Even a cigar connoisseur has to relight from time to time!
Do not stub out your cigar like a cigarette. A cigar connoisseur never stubs out a cigar. Instead, he/she smokes it up to the ribbon and places the cigar in the ashtray where the cigar goes out by itself.
Hold the cigar with your thumb and index finger. If you are smoking a longer cigar, use your thumb, index finger, and middle finger. Do not hold it between your index finger and middle finger like a cigarette.
Cigars are even better when served with some cognac or brandy. It is a mark of class and sophistication to smoke a cigar with cognac. The drink will help break the ashy sensation you can get in your mouth from time to time. It also enhances the cigar smoking experience. However, if you do not drink, the cigar will still taste good!
