For many men, cigars are a status symbol and a tool of bonding. Men will often excuse themselves, sometimes in groups, to a patio or smoking room for a cigar and a drink after dinner. This is their social time. If you've decided that you want to venture into cigar smoking, you may have started looking at a few different cigar options. You may have even purchased a cheap cigar, or an expensive one, and didn't end up with the experience you were hoping for. Choosing the right cigar takes some consideration. Here's a look at some of the things you should think about.

How Strong Do You Want The Flavor?

Cigar flavors are usually ranked from light to full-bodied and everywhere in between. Think about your personal preferences before you start looking at cigars so that you can choose the flavor range that's the best fit for you.

For example, if you prefer lighter drinks, such as tea and blonde ales, you'll want to look for a cigar that's rated on the lighter end of the flavor scale. If, on the other hand, you're more of a heavy ale and stout drinker, you will probably enjoy the richer, full-bodied cigars. For those who are somewhere in between, look for medium-flavored cigars.

How Does The Wrapper Look?

Once you've narrowed down your options based on the depth of flavor, you need to start looking at the actual cigars themselves. Remember that cigars are wrapped in tobacco leaves, and the best quality leaves are typically reserved for wrappers. 

Make sure that the wrapper is smooth, free of cracks or other flaws, and evenly colored throughout. Additionally, if you want to improve your ratio of the crushed tobacco filler compared to that higher quality wrapper, look for a cigar that's more narrow than wide in diameter. 

How Does The Cigar Feel?

Another thing you need to think about when you are evaluating cigars is how the cigar itself feels. Squeeze the cigar a couple of times along its length. You should feel a consistent fill with no bumps, lumps, or other irregularities. If do notice any irregularities, that could be a sign of a poorly filled cigar, so you'll want to pass on that one.

How Does The Cigar Smell?

When you're trying to figure out what kind of cigar you will like, your best option is to shop in a cigar shop with a humidor. That way, you can smell the cigars as well because they won't be wrapped in plastic like the ones often sold in convenience stores. Look for a cigar that smells pleasing to you because that's a good sign that you'll enjoy the flavor.

These are a few of the things you need to think about when you're ready to choose your first cigar. Keep these tips in mind when looking at different cigars, such as tatuaje cigars.