A good cigar, a good sip of whiskey, a kind hearted woman, a smiling and happy child, a courageous and loving hound, there’s nothing else that are better in life.

This man sounds exactly how he looks, and goddamn it, I'm all for it.

I'm a black guy in my 30's and I had deep conversations with people from all walks of life: older white gentlemen, guys visiting from abroad, men from Africa and I could go on. This is all through cigars. It's definitely a bonding thing.

This may sound crazy, but what drew me first to cigar smoking was the open minded and polite people I met and talked to at the cigar lounge in my neighborhood. People who were curious and patient and willing to talk and listen to each other. Lots of deep and meaningful conversations.

I heard a quote, “having a cigar is like having a meeting with yourself” and to me, that’s what it represents, a point of reflection, renewal

"i like the fact that it takes time to smoke a cigar. we live in a world that is all microwave ovens, keurig coffee machines, and drive through restaurants. i don't even get on I-35 anymore, i drive two to three hours out of my way when i drive up to my daughter so i don't have to get on the interstate because everyone's in such a hurry. everybody drives so fast. everything's instant. everything's now." so real

I am 77 years old and have been a cigar lover since I was a teenager. The best people I have ever been around are cigar lovers. You put it perfectly why I smoke them. People that don't understand or put them down are the one that don't slow down for the enjoyment of life. It's not about being cool or looking like you are rich guy It's about slowing down and really taking time to feel alive. You said it very well, thank you !

It's amazing how I was born in a different country, a different era, grew up in big cities, had completely different jobs, look nothing like him, and yet, as I got older, reached exactly the same conclusions about life as this fine gentleman. I salute you sir.

“When society and culture stands up and says ‘ooo that’s nasty, ooo that’s bad, ooo that’s wrong, ooo you shouldn’t do that’, it makes me look at a little closer and say ‘I think maybe that’s something I want wanna check in to” - that spoke to my heart on a deep level.

“Men need to be men.” Subscribed! And I started to really get into cigars a few months ago and one of my favorite things to do when I get home early from work is light up a cigar and do a bunch of yard work. It’s nice.

never smoked, never lived in a house with a smoker. few days ago, in my late 30s, out of nowhere, suddenly I felt like smoking cigar, so here I'm getting in on it.

Sir I'm a 30 year old man. I'm not much of a cigar guy myself but a personal philosophy I've always lived by and has never done me wrong is this. When a man with a wide brimmed hat and moustache is sitting in a chair and wants to tell you something you listen. You listen because you will rarely hear truer words being spoken. This new years I might get myself a cigar and celebrate.

Honestly, he’s heavily increased the chances of me smoking cigars.

You echoed my thoughts perfectly. I’m the only person I know that smokes cigars, my Wife hates it, my family doesn’t get it & I don’t care to explain it to them again. I know they’ll never grasp the pure joy of sitting quietly by the pond for an hour or two, puffing away on a masterpiece, truly enjoying one of life’s great pleasures.

My grandpa got me into cigars. We spent a lot of days with a glass of whiskey and a cigar next to the fire. Usually weekly. We'd share hunting stories, talk about life, or just hang out and enjoy the quiet. He died last year. Now when I smoke, I usually smoke alone. Its usually a time of reflection. Sometimes it's a time of planning. Tonight, its a little bit of both.

I love me a good cigar. I found that my cigar choices are usually dependent on my environment. Got my yard work cigar, wedding or special occasion cigar, camping cigar, work break cigar, breakfast cigar, social cigar, good mood cigar, fml cigar, and so many more. I love reflecting my cigars off my mood and environment. Its like an art to me.

Growing up, my father was a western simple man who is a avid cigar smoker. He spends a lot of money to fill his humidors. I think what he loves the most beyond the taste was the times we smoke cigars and he shares his wisdom. My fondest memories were shared having a cigar. This last weekend I told him how I plan on marrying the girl of my dreams over a cigar. His pride through that smokey grin made my day.

I'm 64 now and my kids are grown. Sometimes when my son comes over we'll sit on the front porch in the evening and listen to the crickets and have a cigar. It's amazing how it can stimulate conversation between us about things that are sometimes difficult to talk about but also reminesc on good times.

Many years ago i started having the occasional cigar...straight in with the cohiba's ....a few years later, i was sitting on a rock, over looking a beautiful beach, listening to the waves roll in, the sun was just about setting, the heat from the day was just leeching out of the buildings, a nice cognac in hand, I really wish i was back there now.

I grew up in South Florida and learned about cigars from old Cuban men that would spend all day long smoking cigars and playing dominoes. In my early20's I had the pleasure of living next to an old Torcedor named Victor who taught me a LOT about growing, curing, rolling, aging, storing, and smoking a good cigar. Although it may be a different world down here than where you are sir, everything you spoke of in this video rings true from what I learned hanging around Victor. It's a fast paced world here and everyone is in a hurry to get no where fast. But when it's time to smoke, you find a nice comfortable spot, pour a nice drink, light up and relax.

If this man had a podcast i would definitely listen to it. Not many men with this humble and honest perspective can be found on the internet and it’s refreshing.

As a fellow cigar smoker, I absolutely concur with your reflections here. Really appreciate your down-to-earth wisdom and practical take on life.

Thank you sir. I have been watching some of your videos recently. This one, in particular, helped me stop being hesitant about getting and smoking my first cigar a few months ago. As a 42-year-old, I have been enjoying life more ever since. Respect and regards from Iran.

Ill be honest about two things, - I probably wont be smoking cigars after this video. - This is one of the first times someones convinced me to continue watching a video about something i wasnt interested in. This ISNT a video on cigars, or smoking cigars. This is a video on life philosophy. Id genuinely love a series of this man just sitting, drinking a coffee, smoking a cigar, talking about life and his thoughts. Edit: turns out he does have alot of videos in this style and ive been enjoying them thoroughly

Have to admit that I almost moved on at the beginning of the video, but I was listening when you asked me to stick around and I am glad I did. I have never smoked, but it doesn't bother me if someone else does. I actually enjoy the smell of cigar or pipe smoke and I understand the idea of slowing down and enjoying something that is of good quality. I could sense a change in your demeanor when you talked about being a bit rebellious and drawn to things that our society may reject. I like the message once again. Fine job Sir.

I love your content, your voice is calming and you seem to be so down to earth. Thank you for putting kindness and wisdom back into this world.

You hit it SPOT ON in your thoughts on cigars. I have been smoking cigars now for the last 45 years. Decompressing is another way of "checking" back in with the true self. Great video Thank You Sir

A minute in you can already tell this man's more wholesomely American than I could ever hope to be.

Very wise words, sir! I'm turning 30 in a few days and over the past 3 years started to get away from a pack of cigarettes a day and being hammered every weekend, and substituted that with reading biographies of the great men in history and enjoying a cigar every now and then. It's a much better life!

I must say that cigars have definitely helped me from wanting to twist most people's necks shut. After 30 years of smoking cigarettes, I was able to quit. but after a few months I've found myself in a cigar bar with friends on a bachelor party and I was amazed on how I was able to this day to enjoy 1 maybe 2 cigars a week and not have cravings for cigarettes. Or any type of nicotine but I could just enjoy the cigar, the peace and quiet and my thoughts and man that 30 minutes of peace really helps reset the stress button. Great content sir and I'm a fan for life!!

This is a legendary conversationalist storyteller. We need to study this person for a long time.

It seems a lot of people have also pointed this out but the way he starts the video by encouraging people to learn about things they don’t know about it some of the best advice anyone can give.

The sense of smell will trigger the strongest memories! Whenever I smell a cigar I'm instantly transported back to the mid-1970s. Dad in the garage working on his V-8 Corvair, me working on my dirt bike. Great memories! Cigars have been a part of our family ever since. Absolutely slow down and smell the roses. . . or cigars!! :]

Whatever you speak about is always so very interesting to listen to. Thank you very much for this video. There is smth. so philosophical in smoking a cigar, since it really gets you into a more contemplative mood, slowing down and giving to your thought a more stable and meditative turn.

I quit smoking decades ago and I loved it all, cigarettes, pipes, cigars whatever. I have no interest in smoking again yet I listened to this whole video. This man can tell a yarn like few others can, it's like story time for adults. Everybody loves a good story and I think this guy has lots more to share. I for one want more.

As a fellow cigar smoker and someone who often questions the values of the society we live in, I found myself agreeing with everything this man had to say. Words of wisdom indeed.

I am so glad i have found you.. I deal with anxity depression and ptsd... you are the best. LOVE YA BROTHER.

Well stated. I really appreciate your non scripted, off the cuff, honest thoughts and feelings. As a guy that also enjoys cigars, I found that everything you said resonated with me. Great video.

I’ve smoked weed, wax and nicotine vapes etc but cigars are just something different. They don’t get you high or anything crazy but the calming effect taking time to settle down and smoke a nice hand made cigar gives you is unmatched and always will be. Out of everything if I had to only keep one thing to smoke forever it would be cigars easily. Great video.

Thanks for the addressing this, the “war against tobacco” created a whole generation who misunderstand that cigar and pipe smokers are not the same as cigarette smokers. They do not inhale smoke into their lungs to get a nicotine hit like cigarette smokers do, but only onto their mouth and nasal cavity. Enjoying the taste of a hand rolled cigar or sipping the taste from a well blended tobacco from a hand made briar pipe, while enjoying a beautiful sunset with friends at the end of a good day by a fire side is one of the finer things in life. Wisdom and sound judgment comes from a those who live a balanced contemplative lifestyle. There is a reason the Native American Indians referred to it as the peace pipe. Some of the most brilliant minded thinkers ever known throughout history understood the benefits of slowing down and enjoying a pipe or cigar.

I truly respect your transparency and honesty with yourself. It is something I’m working on and hopefully one day I can be truly myself.

This may be a broad statement, but i will "stick" to it because, for me, its true. I have never met a "bad" person who is a genuine cigar smoker. The guys who are closest to me are all guys i met through a local cigar shop. We met at what the owner called "smoke session's" (just a gathering on the last Saturday of a month for smokers to get together and congregate.) These men i met have become my best friends and each one if from a different walk of life. Black, white , hispanic, liberal, conservative, Christian, Moore, Southern or Yankee. We are all different but through our love of cigars and conversation, we have become brothers and even formed our own smoke club and built a Lounge. We went from a group of 5 to 12 in less than a year and are atill growing. This is what this world needs. A slow down that leads to open and non confrontational meetings. That leads to making friends and not enemies. You are right sir. The world needs a slow down, a cigar, a good drink and a meaninful conversation among MEN.

I got into Cigars last year, after smoking cigarettes since I was 17. I'm 30 now and I can honestly say: they are fun to collect, they have an amazing history behind them, and the flavor is just bar none. I don't ever feel the need to pick up a cigarette ever again.

Normally I’d listen to this while driving or doing something else but this guy has some special power that makes me sit down, turn my phone and put my full attention on his words

The message in the first 1:30 of this video is fantastic and can be applied to so much more than cigars in our lives, beautifully articulated. Thanks for the great video!

The vegetation behind him reminds me of going to the Texas "Junction" as a child. The deer camp where I learned a lot about humanity and it's relation to the natural world. And its where I saw my first cigar and smelled the most unique scent of that rolled (unburned, hidden in a cabinet) aged tobacco for the first time. Some older men command my respect in a way that the rowdy mechanics who like to shoot, drink, eat Deer and escape their wives never can. Now that I do smoke cigars as an adult, this video takes me back to a different time.... I should take my dad Deer hunting. I love that man who has more grey hair now than I know how to deal with. Where did it come from?

I had no idea Sam Elliot smoked cigars! I was expecting him to say “Coors, the banquet beer”. All jokes aside…I really enjoyed your video as a fellow cigar enthusiast and the calm and soothing sound of your voice and the vibe of your video is, in essence, the way a cigar needs to be enjoyed: slow and calmly but with intent. For me personally, I collect and smoke cigars to help with my hindering anxiety issues. Smoking cigars is a practice in mindfulness, to be in the moment and to use an overly utilized quote… to stop and smell the roses. Love your video.

A buck will stand aside and watch his herd, but he is observant. A stallion is as well. Not all fits the profile. I too like the smell of a good cigar. Sage catches my attention. Relaxing and enjoying versus the rush. It is great to step aside and enjoy. Great video Dewayne!

I couldn’t agree more sir. I’ve been smoking cigars fairly recently with my father & brother and it’s brought about some of the best memories and conversation as of late. A little bourbon and a cigar is an amazing way to relax, connect with others and slow life down a little bit. Thanks for sharing your insight into what makes them great.

Dwayne is a good wholesome man that this world needs a lot more of!!!

Wholeheartedly agree on how cigars force you to slow down and contemplate. Never thought about it like that until you mentioned it. Up until now, I always enjoyed my time with a cigar but never realized that it was really the TIME that I was most appreciating, and the cigar was nothing but a doorway into that brief state of mind that is so important in such a fast-paced world.

0:37 What is a Cigar? 1:35 Cigar is not a Cigarette 2:02 Incurred Tobacco Leaves • not swisher sweets • not white owls • not black and milds 2:25 Ingredient • Tobacco • Fruit Pactin 2:42 What appeals to Dwayne about Cigars • Been around a long time • Takes a long time • Crafted by hand, 1 at a time 4:00 We live in a world of microwave ovens and drive through restaurants 4:23 I like the fact that cigar is contemplation, complex, Sitdown and do it right. 4:53 They taste different. 5:28 The nuances of their distinct flavors. *A Cigar is made of 3 parts* 1. Main filler leaves 2. Wrap together leaf 3. Wrapper leaf 7:05 When Dwayne was a kid… “Y’all southerners are all alike.” 7:45 I don’t like doin what everybody else does. 8:27 It’s something you have to 1. Slow down 2. Contemplate 3. Do it right 8:52 3 different leaves, unique flavor profile, that the specialist made. • lit properly • burns at a specific rate 9:14 If they’re not burning together, they’re not getting that flavor 9:34 Bond of Brotherhood, things come back into perspective

Spot on! Great video! This is why I smoke cigars, REAL cigars. Life slows down, and you get a chance to catch up. I never light up unless I have at least an hour to sit.

I have loved smoking cigars since I was in my early 20's. I love the craftsmanship, the culture, the flavor and smoke, and also having an excuse to slow down and take it easy

I quit cigarettes nearly 30 years ago. Glad I did. I feel better. More recently I have begun smoking a pipe for the same reasons you mentioned about cigars. The 2 times that I am able to concentrate & figure out answers are in the morning when I first wake but before I open my eyes. In that state I am able to visualize and manipulate in my mind in ways that are difficult later in the day. I guess it because of distractions. The only other time I’ve been able to focus like that is at the end of the day with chores done & a sit back with a pipe & a good tobacco. It helps me to be still & shut out all the outside noise. If I’m not working on some solution the peace and quiet are very relaxing.

Give this man a podcast, just his knowledge is so calming

Every year my first grade friend from Texes comes to Cleveland Ohio to visit family ,we meet in Little Italy enjoy dinner together along with another first grade friend and enjoy our friendship along with a fine cigar.We graduated in 1955

You got it. You were talking about cigars, but you actually are addressing the whole issue of life. Do we do what everyone else is doing or do we wait, think, meditate and chart our own course. I don't smoke cigars, but I got the message loud and clear. Superb, lets be men and be wise, slow down and be thoughtful. Now that I am old, 68 in October, I enjoy taking my time although I have much less time than I had before. I learned, much of the frustration of my life was living with the anguish of my hurried decisions. Now I love to consider and think of a project in my mind. Then when it is well thought out applying the wisdom of what I thought through for weeks or months. It is manly wisdom, a cigar of life not a cigarette. Maybe you have to be old enough to slow down and appreciate what you just said.

Man, I love this explanation of the cigar life...and I am a coffee connoisseur and breaking down coffee and cigars the same way is why I am into both...Cigars erve a purpose that's way more complex than what a cigarette is, by far. Cigar smoking brings you a moment to collect your thoughts, to process life and toe contemplate their next steps. Cigar smoking brings this in spades.

I just stumbled across this video. Everything you said is exactly why I smoke cigars. I started about 3 1/2 years ago and smoke at least a couple a day. I became infatuated with the idea of cigar smoking about a year before I started. I loved reading about the history and process of what goes into cigar making and I still do. Last year, I visited Tampa on a short vacation and was able to tour a factory belonging to the oldest family-owned cigar company in the US. It was one of the coolest tours I’ve been on.

The whole ‘slow down and contemplate’ is the exact reason I do it. Life is indeed in such a rush, but the fact you have to set aside an hour to yourself, to do nothing but sit there and think. You can’t beat that. Great video.

I appreciate this so much. "Men need to be men". This is totally lost in today's society and as a man in his 30's I feel like very, very few people I encounter are what I would call a 'gentleman'. There's something masculine about cigars and it's not about putting on a veil for other people to show them how 'manly' you are. Whether it be a cigar or pipe, that time you take to slow down and spend it in contemplation makes you a better man for yourself and everyone around you.

I have enjoyed some of your other videos recently, and I don't smoke cigars so I didn't find this video to be one I wanted to watch. But man, this is now one of my favorite videos from you DeWayne. Walking through life slowly, contemplatively, full of care and gentleness is a beautiful thing. Thank you for sharing with me. -Justin

As a fairly new cigar smoker, you give a accurate explanation about cigars and clear up the misconceptions that most people have about them. The reasons you give are a lot like the reasons why I smoke cigars which I thought that was interesting. This video like others you have made, educate not only me put the people I share them with and I wanna thank you for that. Ever since you started making videos I’ve been wanting a video like this and hope you continue to make videos about cigars. I can admit I’ve tried all the cigars that you have recommended in your videos and I really appreciate the advice, especially as young person getting into a hobby that is very intimidating when navigating through the various different types of cigars. By the way the Charter Oak Habano is now my go to cigar.

Hugely appreciate the transparency for its appeal. People who are rebellious in how they do things but then pretend that has nothing to do it with it psychologically bore the hell out of me. I loved that you just kinda went, "I partly do it cause not a lot of people do".

My late father started smoking cigars in the USMC during WWII. The cigarettes went quick, but there was always a supply of cigars. Having a nice cigar living in a bloody swamp for months, help him keep his mind. Enjoying your wisdom, thank you Sir ❤

You just earned a sub more. They way you talk, the way you sit (just so chilled out and not being in a rush), the way you explain things is just so calming and nice to listen to. I am a fairly new cigar smoker and the things you said couldn’t be more true. Happy to have found your channel

Everyone has to find their own cigars. You know you found your cigar when you feel the soul of the earth in the cigar and you recognize it as your own soul. In that connection, I believe, is the deepest peace you can find in cigar smoking.

This has to be the best explanation of why I and many others I know smoke cigars, most of all exactly why I do. I’ve never heard anyone else explain it in such a way including myself that makes since and covers all the aspects that make it appealing to those of us who enjoy a good hand rolled cigar. I own well over a 1000 in my collection that sits in a large wineador I made myself. When I go in my closet and gaze upon my work and my collection everything becomes ok, everything stops and I feel good.

And they’re not addictive like cigarettes! **A quote from Col. Potter to Radar on the show M.A.S.H.** “Son I’ve smoked 6 cigars a day for 20 years and never got addicted.” 😊😂

This was the most relaxing thing i have seen in my entire life. Truly, thank you Sir!

This was just sitting down with a friend who's sharing why he loves or has a passion for something. I love that. Cheers brother

I am 70 year old Christian gal. Ever since I lived in Miami was intrigued with the Cuban Cigar . I am in Country now , North California. But always wanted to try them Cigars!!! Think I’ll have my Nephew lives outside of Miami send me a nice mellow cigar . Appreciate this 👍

You are a provider and a protector!!!!! A wonderful family man!!

my kind of guy not many people like this guy anymore

I recently got into the world of cigars myself. It truly is the old world slow style of producing and smoking of cigars that truly interests me. Everything about cigars is deliberate. From growing the tobacco up to finishing a cigar. Nothing can be rushed. Otherwise the whole experience is ruined. Thank you for this video sir.

I'm impressed that you laid this out in pretty much one shot. You're the real deal

Mr. Dwayne, I want to thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for your content on KZfaq. I am a 42 years old man that has been dealing with the pain of separation from my wife since winter of 2022. By the grace of God I found your channel around late Spring of 2023 and your “cigar” videos have helped me to find a sense of calm, peace, and be hopeful for my future. Although sometimes I still get depressed, watching your videos and paying attention to your wisdom and knowledge learned from life have kept me going forward with my head high. I am aware you created your KZfaq channel as part of your legacy to your grandchildren, but at the same time I believe God is working wonderful things in others peoples lives like myself. God bless you, momma, and the rest of your family, and thank you again. 🫶

Thank you. This was by far the best video, I have seen on youtube

I just love you. You don't know me but I love your gentle and wise delivery of wisdom to help us. May God continue to bless you and your lovely wife and family. Thank you for helping us understnd life and have the knowledge and armament to deal with things of this world.

Love that I've found this channel. Cigars have been an important ritual for me when I need a break. It forces you to stop everything for about an hour and just contemplate. Or to have a great conversation with someone around a fire... It's a great thing.

I have never seen your channel, Dwayne, but I assume YT put it in my feed as I was sitting here relaxing with my morning coffee and cigar (and my little Corgi dog in my lap) because I’m prolific cigar smoker. This, my friend, is one of the best if not THE BEST video I have ever seen on why and how to enjoy a cigar. I really appreciate the fact that you pointed out the differences in ingredients between premium hand-rolled cigars and cigarettes/gas station “cigars”. That is something I always point out to people who are curious about my cigar hobby but think it’s the same as cigarettes. Sir, well done. You nailed it.

Cigars have always appealed to me since I started smoking, it always seemed like a celebration piece. I've always seen myself sitting out in the summer, watching the dogs run around while enjoying a cigar on a beautiful day or around the fire with friends/family unwinding. I've always wanted to try smoking a cigar because of those peaceful images in my head about them. You definitely solidified that fact. The reason why I still haven't tried cigars is simply because it seems like a large learning curve for just a smoke (though not a bad thing). I'd love to see a video on how to properly smoke cigars and maybe different types you like/recommend for beginners. Who knows, maybe I'll be out finally enjoying a cigar this summer. I say summer because im Canadian so just a quick cigarette in the winter isn't very fun, let alone a long smoke like cigars haha. Look forward to seeing more on your cigar knowledge!

I spent a lot of time as a kid riding around with my grandfather in his old truck. He was a farrier, and I remember the tattoo on his forearm, a horse's head peering through a horse shoe. This tattoo (and its wearer) belonged to G Troop of the 3rd Cavalry, the last generation of old horse Cavalry. His pickup was old and dusty, it had a manual transmission, and a knob on the steering wheel, and the cab had a pleasant smell. My grandfather kept an old leather pouch of pipe tobacco on the seat, and the bright New Mexico sun would heat up the seat, pouch, and tobacco together, making the entire cab smell like unburned pipe tobacco. In the summer we would drive from farm to farm, and from ranch to ranch, going to horse shows, and often the race track. I would play with the other kids, roping hay bales, climbing fences and trees, or sometimes sit on the back of whatever horse my grandfather was shoeing or trimming. I drank lots of lemonade, played with various dogs, while the day passed slowly by. Then we would drive back home to a meal of burned chicken or whatever else my grandmother had made (she was an awful cook). When the sun would go down, the frogs would come out, and I would see how many I could catch before catching an hour of tv before going to bed. My grandparents would stay up later, smoking and drinking beer, and talking about old times. My parents' generation, like my grandfather's, was a generation of smokers. Smoking was the norm, nonsmokers were the exception. You could push your shopping cart down grocery aisles while smoking, you could smoke in restaurants and theaters, on buses and airplanes. It's what everyone did. I suppose it's no small wonder than everyone in my family, with the exception of myself, smoked. As a kid, it was normal to sit in a car on a long drive (and all rural New Mexico drives are long) with two or more adults in the car smoking, and the two or more kids in the car not even noticing it. My parents (my mom and my stepfather) coughed a lot, and the sound of coughing was the backing track to my home life as a kid. Unfortunately, smoking is not a harmless habit. My grandfather, a man who had seen and done more things than almost anyone I ever knew, succumbed to his habit. In his last years he slept little as he spent sometimes hours in the night coughing. He lived for 75 years, which was longer than he had expected, but is last years weren't so pleasant. Then my father passed at 60. I barely knew him as he had left when I was only 1 or so. But his habit caught up with him, and he died of cancer. A few years after him, my mother died, suffering from emphysema, heart disease, and cancer. Remember that all things are good in moderation, and bad in excess. One of the high points of my day is having my lunch in a Tokyo park, and sipping from a cold bottle of beer. But I never allow myself more than one per day.

I’ve been smoking cigars for 30 years and I still learned a lot from this. I appreciate the research you’ve done on this..

You’re a man after my own heart Dewayne. I couldn’t agree more with everything you said. I’m no wrangler but would love to be. Thanks for your great words of wisdom. And I like that you’re smoking the Liga no. 9. That’s my favorite stick of all time! God Bless you

I love the southerner part sir. That was heartfelt stuff and really empathise with it. I've thought that way for all my life and I didn't put it so nicely together myself. So thanks again for that.

Found your channel yesterday, I’m glad I found it, I am a person who enjoys cigars and pondering life, I love listening to your stories and your advise on life. As a man who feels fairly lost most days, it’s great to catch some inspiration from you and I thank you for this content. Smoking a my father as I watch you. Keep up the good work.

This is more of a life lesson than a cigar video. And I love it.

I love the old photos of people smoking a stick while they're hand-rolling in pre-Castro Cuba. Wish I could visit that time and place.

This is a legendary video, especially for the last part about men needing to slow down ,,I feel at home with this,great video

Much respect to you. Insanely chill way of speaking. I appreciate you sharing this!

I'm a cannabis smoker, rarely tobacco. But i took my friend who does smoke tobacco to a cigar store for his birthday, and the absolute amazing education and insight we received from the store workers was incredible. It was a great experience, and it gave me an appreciation for the art of making a cigar. The worker was obviously very knowledgeable and passionate about this, and that alone reinforces the idea that cigars are worthy of that respect.

Agreed. There's nothing like slowing down sitting outdoors with a good cigar and bourbon. The relaxing feeling you get and the evolution of flavor you get from cigar to cigar;this is one of the things I enjoy the most with cigars. Strength and body(flavor) and locations of tobaccos would be a good follow up vid.

You couldn't have explained this "experience", Dwayne, any better! Cigars demand respect. I smoke about 6-10 cigars a year and I really cherish that "experience" each and every time. Thanks for sharing your cigar philosophy! Enjoyed it completely!

The educational value in your videos are beyond words Sir. 🇺🇸🦅

I don't smoke and I'm not planning to, but listening to someone speak with such love for something is super interesting. Very relaxing video

First time viewer and it spoke to me in volumes. Thank you Dewayne.

New subscriber! You said it perfectly. You are my new hero.

Such a profound perspective. This is the first video Ive seen from you and being a cigar smoker close to your age, I had to watch. I couldn't agree more with everything you said. It is a ceremonial event smoking a cigar. I don't enjoy one often enough. It will be at sunset or with a fire and always with a fine spirit to sip. Alone or with a friend its a time to slow down and contemplate. Ive also gotten into mixing cocktails for myself. Its also a similar experience as I think about it. Gathering the mixing tools, ingredients I need, and crafting a fine drink. It also takes time to enjoy. Its all wonderful and makes life extra sweet.