Also, women do not necessarily like big ring-gauged cigars, and the current trend of 54 to 60-plus ring sizes may be macho enough for us guys, but it’s off-putting for female smokers. Many of them feel much more comfortable – and to me at least, look more elegant – with a Lonsdale or a panetela. During the cigar boom, when my wife found herself attending many of my media interviews and TV appearances, she took up smoking Macanudo Portofinos, as she liked the mild taste of the Café. In addition, the tubed cigar was convenient to carry in her purse without having to resort to a cigar case.
However, while women often like less-obtrusively-shaped cigars, that doesn’t mean they always want milder flavors. Some do. But some women, like men, prefer a richer, fuller taste, such as the Punch Upper Cut, especially in the 6 x 45 Double Corona size. Likewise, they don’t want to be pandered to with condescending feminine touches like pink cigar bands and frilly silk boxes (not that anyone is making these anymore – thankfully, to the best of my knowledge).
So the next time you and that special someone find yourselves in a smoke-friendly setting, offer her a cigar – or better yet, a selection of cigars so she can choose between shapes and strength. You may just find that you have more in common than you think.
