Cigars 101

Do you need to clip cigarillos?

Q. I’ve recently just started smoking cigars and have been curious about cigarillos.As none of my friends smoke, I’m without help, so here’sthe question:Do you cut cigarillos with those large cigar cutters or are smaller ones available?
– David K.

Most “small cigars,” which can range from a 30 to a 36 ring, are “capped” (closed at the head) like large premium cigars, and should be clipped. Note that a lot of the better brand small cigars are also made by hand.

For clipping, you would use the same cutter as you would on a large cigar. Some cutters offer smaller holes, but your average, double-blade guillotine will do the trick.