Er... That's an awkward statement...
Okay so what I'm referring to is the band that comes on Cigars. Some people say, "Take the band off, its tradition!" Others, like myself, say, "Keep it on, if you rip the wrapper the WHOLE thing could come undone!" Honestly, cigar smoking is all about personal preference. There ARE NO 'bad' cigars, there can be poorly made cigars, but really what you smoke all comes down to personal taste. I would advise keeping the band on until you've maybe smoked two thirds of the cigar, because you can rip the wrapper, which can compromise the structural integrity of the cigar. This can result in a very bad smoking experience. If you allow enough time before removing the band, the warmth from the lit cigar will soften the vegetable adhesive enough for you to safely remove the band. If you do choose to remove the band prior to this, please be very careful! For your own sake as well as out of respect for the cigar maker, since many cigars are hand made, which takes a Monumental amount of time, experience, patience, and skill!! Cigar making and smoking is both a ritual and an art, and when fully appreciated can be a really beautiful experience!
I am curious to see what other people think about this subject. Also, if you feel like I've left something out, or if I didn't explain something fully, please feel free to comment.
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