The Cambridge Dictionary defines nerd as: someone who is extremely interested in one subject ... and knows a lot of facts about it. Today we're celebrating the inner cigar nerd in all of us with a light-hearted quiz.
Please keep in mind that cigar smokers range from complete beginners to masters of the craft. The amount of these that apply to you is in no way indicative of your appreciation or enjoyment of cigars. I personally enjoyed cigars for the better part of a decade while maintaining a solid score of (looking back) what I believe would have been less than 10. Thankfully, expanding my experience with cigars and the industry just made a good thing even better.
You might be a cigar nerd if…
- You check cigar news, interviews, reviews, podcasts, and/or blogs daily.
- You know the difference between Maduro and Oscuro.
- You're thrilled when someone asks you for a cigar recommendation.
- You know that there are different grades of cellophane.
- You keep a list of tasting notes for various cigars.
- You belong to one or more cigar forums, groups, or apps.
- You have dissected a cigar for learning or investigative purposes.
- You have attended a cigar related trade show.
- You know what volado, seco, viso, ligero, and medio tiempo means.
- You have visited a cigar factory.
- Your Tobacconist knows you by name.
- You need to know the composition of most cigars that you smoke.
- You can explain the process of making a cigar from seed to shelf.
- You remember what happened on August 8th, 2016.
- You can name at least one growing region in a country.
- You know what any of the initials mean in RoMa Craft’s Neanderthal series.
- You know what Ro and Ma stands for in RoMa Craft Tobac for that matter.
- You get into discussions about the difference between aging and resting.
- You can describe the difference between Connecticut and Pennsylvania broadleaf.
- You have a favorite wrapper leaf if someone asks.
- You can use just about anything to cut your cigar without ruining it.
- You have tried cutting a cigar with your teeth at least once.
- You have smoked more than 100 brands in your lifetime.
- You follow @SmallBatchCigar on Instagram.
- You are comfortable putting down a cigar that isn't treating you right.
- Your top priorities while on vacation include visiting cigar shops.
- You know how cigars are box-pressed.
- You wait for cigars to acclimate before smoking them.
- You have more than two humidors.
- You know the tobacco taxes applied to cigars in at least one other country.
- You have engaged in a debate about whether or not Cuban cigars are still the best in the world.
- You know that Davidoff used to be a Cuban marca.
- You know what marca even means.
- You understand the difference between body and strength.
- You can name at least three brands that release annual TAA cigars.
- You have lit at least one firecracker themed cigar.
- You know the difference between palate and palette.
- You try more than one vitola before deciding on your favorite.
- Your New Year's Resolutions include something about cigars each year.
- You know can name at least two brands that are produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
- When you hear S.T. Dupont, you don’t think of pens or fragrances.
- You know that there is more than one method to roll a cigar.
- Your Spanish includes words such as Liga, Capa, Tripa, and Corto.
- You can explain the size of at least three cigar vitolas when asked what they mean.
- You know which end of a Honey & Hand Grenade to light.
- You can name at least three annual releases that you look forward to each year.
- You own a container of cigar glue.
- You know exactly how many cigars are allowed through U.S. customs.
- You know why everyone was excited for Casa Turrent's 1880 release.
- You can pronounce Jas Sum Kral in a way that Riste's face wouldn't sour.
- You know which color of serial number on the Padron 50th was the original and which are refills.
- You know of at least one cigar box with a magnetic lid.
- You know what MUWAT stands for and why it's called that.
- You can name at least three different styles of cigar caps.
- You can explain the difference between a closed and shaggy foot.
- You've tried at least one wireless hygrometer setup.
- You aren't opposed to tupperdors even if you may not have one.
- You refute the 'wet paper towel in a plastic bag' advice every time you hear it.
- You can argue for both sides of the cellophane on or off debate.
- Your dream is to be involved in the cigar business one day.
- You can name at least two premium cigars that were/are only available in bundles.
- You know that Candela wrappers used to be very popular 'round these parts.
- You can name at least three green cigars to recommend for St. Patrick's Day.
- You can recall at least four cigars with people's faces on them.
- You know who invented chisel-shaped cigars.
- You have a strong affinity for Lanceros, Panatelas, or Corona Gordas.
- You know what it means to be a Level 9 roller in Cuba.
- You can recognize mold for what it is on a cigar.
- You get excited smoking pre-release cigars.
- You can fill in the blanks: "Only _____ is _____."
- You were curious why Kyle Gellis' name is on the Edition One Cloud Hopper band.
- You find Cigar Aficionado magazine to be focused on too many on things other than cigars.
- You plan your holidays around which cigars you'll be smoking.
- You can point out at least one scenario in which the brand owner isn't the Master Blender.
- You know how to refill and reuse Boveda packs.
- You have (unfortunately) aged at least one cigar past its prime.
- You can name at least one high-end cigar that isn't triple-capped.
- Your inner Knight comes out any time someone mentions sub-par Cigar of the Month clubs.
- You harbor an inner hatred towards lasioderma serricorne.
- You can name at least five non-Cuban puros.
- You know your elected official's stance on exempting premium cigars from FDA regulation.
- You can remember at least three different cigars that are no longer available.
- You can name at least two brands that have had small batch releases of less than 1,000 cigars.
- You have breathed in the ammonia of fermenting tobacco.
- You own more cigar accessories than you can hold in one hand.
- Your significant other has no idea how much you actually spend on cigars.
- You can name at least two different infused brands besides Acid.
- You have notifications set for your favorite brands' social media accounts.
- You've ever inspected a Cohiba with UV light.
- You notify a friend when they show you a fake Cuban.
- You can name two cigars that came in jars instead of boxes.
- You've smoked more than two different event-only cigars.
- You can name at least one cigar that is individually adorned with a significant amount of gold foil.
- You can think of at least two cigars than come in box counts other than 10, 20, or 25
- You know of at least two cigars that are 10 inches or longer.
- You know who Paul Garmirian is.
- You can name at least two brands that have added coffee to their lineups.
- You know the relationship between temperature and relative humidity.
- You can name more than two cigars that were packaged like a food product.
- You have smoked at least one cigar from most of our brands under Shop By Brand.
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Scoring
1-25 = Cigar Fan
26-50 = Cigar Enthusiast
51-79 = Cigar Connoisseur
80-100 = Cigar Nerd
What type of cigar smoker are you? Do you agree?
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