This question is asked quite frequently by new smokers as well as the experienced smoker.

One theory on the term herf started around 1996 in the cigar news groups.  Someone thought it was a good term to use for when you “draw” on the cigar, instead of the term “sucking.” This is the most common definition often used to describe a social gathering where others can share their love of cigars with a group of friends. 

If you happen to be a member of a cigar fourm, which you definitely should be (check out Cigar Asylum), you may come across a post announcing a herf.  This would be several people getting together to smoke cigars at a restaurant, club, smoke shop or even another member’s house.  Think of it as a “cigar party.”

So now you know, a herf is a cigar gathering, a smoking event or cigar tasting. If you’ve sat down with a group of friends smoking cigars, then you’ve already experienced a herf and didn’t even know it until now.

The next time someone asks you if you want to go to a herf and you haven’t yet experienced this, give it a try.  It’s more than likely if you’re with others that share the same passion, you’ll enjoy it.