Smoke in Style: the Ultimate Gift Guide for Smokers
If you take the statistics at face value, it's easy to see that smoking, in general, is declining, and sooner or later, more and more folks will get off the train and hop onto whatever happens to be the latest hobby, which appears to be vaping as it sadness today. However, there are still plenty of people who smoke not only for the pleasure they derive from their tobacco but also for the process and art involved with the act. It is for these people that this post exists. We will explore a few interesting gifts that are perfect for the types of people who treat smoking as a hobby rather than a habit.
A Different Variety of Tobacco
Most smokers, regardless of how much they enjoy the act, will go through their entire smoking lives puffing away on only one variety of tobacco. This is typically the preferred option that has been cultivated over the course of many years and enabled them to end up with a smokable that they enjoy the flavor of and are happy to smoke regularly. This is perfectly fine, but what tends to happen when people land on something they really like is that they miss out on the sheer diversity on offer. Gifting them something gives you the opportunity to introduce new varietals that will mix up the routine and possibly even sway your smoking friend towards other options. For instance, these well-known Canadian classics have an incredibly distinctive flavor profile that appeals to all kinds of smoker, and by gifting them a pack or two, you will introduce something into their life that they may never have considered. Because of the number of different tobaccos worldwide and differing methods of cultivation, you have access to a limitless number of varieties, making it super easy to choose something they may enjoy. As a result of this fact, you could even make purchasing interesting new tobaccos a regular gift-giving exercise whenever their birthdays roll around.
Personalized Smoking Accessories
Similar to most hobbies, smoking has an entire culture built around it. This can range from the novelty items that adorn most big-box stores to the more sophisticated options designed to enhance the overall experience. When it comes to smoking in style, as per the raison d'etre of this article, you should avoid the novelties and instead focus on the range of smokable accessories that will add to the experience in a meaningful manner. In practice, this could be anything from a hand-crafted pipe that allows the smoker in your life to puff away using loose-leaf tobacco to a custom lighter (which we will discuss in its own paragraph). Because there is so much on offer, you will need to perform your own research so you can find the kind of products that the recipient will enjoy the most. Moreover, be prepared to spend a little extra money on these sorts of gifts because the more you spend, the higher the quality you will receive.
Stylish Ashtrays Add Elegance
Ashtrays and smoking go hand in hand, but even the flashiest of smokers tend to neglect the humble ashtray over the more common accessories they need to perform the act of smoking in whatever guise they choose. However, a quality ashtray can add an air of sophistication to proceedings and turn what is typically viewed from the outside as a habit into something a little more elegant. The style you purchase is ultimately up to you, but bear in mind the following considerations:
- If they have a specific location where they enjoy having a smoke, you might opt for a larger, more intricate design that will remain in situ most of the time.
- If they move about a lot, then a smaller, more portable option will be the better choice.
Consider a Beautiful Custom Lighter
Now, we arrive at what is arguably the most critical part of the smoking experience outside of the actual cigarette, pipe, or cigar: the lighter. How many times have you seen your friend sparking up their cigarette using one of those garishly colored disposable monstrosities? If they are like most smokers, the answer is probably a lot! However, it is such a shame to sully something they do multiple times per day, day in and day out. Why not gift them a lighter that they deserve and one that will enhance almost every aspect of the act? Fortunately, finding a fantastic lighter is pretty easy nowadays, and your options range from the classic Zippo to something a little more eco-friendly or even the crazy blowtorches that can burn through solid steel! If you want to go the extra mile (which I suppose will depend on how close you are to the individual), you can even get them engraved with a sweet message, quote, or simply their name. This is the kind of gift that will last a lifetime and something they will genuinely appreciate when compared to other gifts.
Introduce Them to Cigars
Just as you might choose to introduce them to different and diverse varieties of tobacco, it could also be a good idea to gift them some high-quality cigars to puff away on and contemplate life. Gigars range enormously in size, tobacco, flavors, and, as you might imagine... price, so doing your research before dropping your cash is advised. Nevertheless, a box of cigars is a wonderful way to show how much you love someone and give them some choice regarding how they smoke. You never know; you may even wholly convert them from cigarettes to smoking after helping them discover just how great cigars can be!
Reusable Filters to Wick Away Most of the Nasty Stuff
If you know your friends well and already know that they aren't big fans of change, you might have to adjust your strategy slightly. In this case, you can always buy them something a little less exotic and something a bit more utilitarian, like reusable filters. These are little caps that attach to the standard filter of the cigarette and act as an additional, more advanced filter to stop most of the nasty stuff from entering the lungs. They don't take away any flavor but reduce the amount of tar, which can result in a more enjoyable experience.
When it comes to gifts, you have plenty of options, which can be a blessing and a curse. However, with the ideas presented in this post, you should have a better understanding of what's available and hopefully be able to come to a much more manageable conclusion.