Brendan Delumpa swung for the fences and hit a home run with this commentary on how to behave in a cigar lounge.
He calls his article, “Anthony Bourdain’s Cigar Lounge Logic.”

While he uses the image of Anthony Bourdain, the commentary is all Brendan.

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Here is an excerpt:

“The “Waddya Smokin’?” Rule Some people lead with this question only to use it as an excuse to deliver a TED Talk about your cigar. They always know what it is. They knew before they asked. They just want to demonstrate that they, too, have read the back of a cigar band and memorized half the catalog at Famous Smoke. It’s not curiosity. It’s a performance.
Unspoken rule: Only ask the question if you genuinely don’t know — not because you’re dying to show off.”

“Don’t Be a Humidor Tourist There’s browsing, and then there’s treating the humidor like a petting zoo. If you’re picking up every cigar like you’re checking avocados for ripeness, you’re doing it wrong. If you’re giving unsolicited tasting notes to strangers, you’re doing it very wrong.
And for the love of all things fermented: never, ever bring a cigar to your nose to smell it. You won’t learn anything, especially if it’s wrapped in cellophane — unless your goal is to look like you’re sniff‑testing a wrapped granola bar.
Unspoken rule: Touch with intention, not curiosity. And keep your nose to yourself.”

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