What's More Special?

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Originally Posted by smokin5

The cigar, or the occasion?
I know many of us here like to keep that "special" cigar for a special occasion, such as a party or celebration or whatnot.
However, I find that at such special occasions, the cigar gets lost in the general excitement and activity of everything around.

As a result, I tend to light a "good" cigar during special occasions, and keep the "special" cigars for those times when I can concentrate & enjoy them in the solitude & quiet of my own time on my back deck. That way, I can truly savor each puff.

In other words, the special cigar makes an everyday moment that much more special. The special occasion doesn't need or allow for a special cigar.

What are your thoughts?

Interesting question, Eric.
I firmly believe that the setting improves the appreciation of the cigar, wine, spirit, overall. A good cigar tastes better. But a "special" cigar shared among close friends is exquisite.

I agree that if I am smoking the special cigar for myself, I prefer to enjoy (and concentrate on) the cigar myself. But sharing those special smokes is something to be savored as well.