Commentary: Cigar Goals for the New Year

I don’t generally make New Year’s resolutions for the simple reason that I know that I, like most people, won’t keep them. But thinking about cigars has tempted me to come up with a few goals for 2013.

Keeping the list short and approaching it this way will, I believe, increase my chance of success. And if I don’t succeed in crossing the goal, perhaps I can at least get in the Red Zone. Here they are:

1. Concentrate more on the cigar I’m smoking. This should be easy, but because cigars are such a wonderful accompaniment to so many pleasant activities (reading, conversing, watching or listening to sports, just to name a few) I often multi-task to what is undoubtedly a loss of attention to the cigar. Right now, for example, I’m smoking a lovely Fuente Sun Grown Double Chateau while typing.

2. Check out more limited editions. These are proliferating and are adding many terrific smokes to the shelves. Unfortunately, they aren’t always easy to find. So, I’m going to try to search harder. They are a great opportunity to sample some standout cigars, even though it may be a one-time thing.

3. Smoke more mild and medium strength cigars. I seem to invariably gravitate to powerhouse sticks, which I enjoy. But when I do light up a top-notch cigar that’s less potent, I almost always relish the experience. So, I need to remind myself that power isn’t the only path to pleasure.

What are your plans for the year? Let us know in the comments section (and be sure to vote in our question of the month). Perhaps you’ll inspire the rest of us.

–George E

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