Why do cigars give you a 'buzz'?

Remember not to over puff on the cigar. Draw slowly, as often as needed to keep the cigar burning (since a cigar that sits too long will go out). Over puffing can overheat the cigar, and cause the smoke to become hot, sour, or harsh. read more

Cigars give you a “buzz” because of nicotine. Cigars are made of tobacco, and tobacco contains nicotine, which is a drug with certain intoxicating effects which some people might describe as a “buzz.” There are large amounts of nicotine in cigars, but very little of it enters your system because you’re not inhaling the smoke like with cigarettes. read more

Cigar smokin is not for a buzz. It is to enjoy the flavor and subtleties of the tobacco. And you draw it into your mouth, let it linger there, then exhale. You may breathe deeply the cloud around you but do not inhale directly from the cigar itself. read more

And you can definitely get a buzz from a cigar, nicotine readily absorbs in the mouth and throat area. Plus, a large dark cigar can have 400mg of nicotine whereas a normal cigarette has 1mg. My favorite domestic is the Montecristo Especial no3 white. read more