Nice Big Tar Kiss

[Demuths1770]

This right here. This is the reason I completely quit using a punch.

i also got more of a nic hit it seemed with the punch as well. got myself a perfect cut cutter and have not looked back yet and love it

[Bowtech4ever]

I punch and have noticed it on occasion too. Don't like to cut, so would a double V cut be a viable option?

[Demuths1770]

I punch and have noticed it on occasion too. Don't like to cut, so would a double V cut be a viable option?

it would probably help a little but your still restraining the smoke some

[Jordan23]

with a punch it funnels the smoke through a smaller opening so this is more common with punches and smoking too fast can cause this as well. i have also heard that "chewing" on the end and keeping it too most from your mouth can cause tar

Yep. I rarely if ever use a punch cut.

[Demuths1770]

seems like a punch smokes faster which in turn it may smoke hotter which also leads to the tar as well.

[bobajob]

I've had this happen mainly on maduros/oscuros and often when I suspect the cigar is a little too humidified.
It is caused by pyrolysis, which is the charring of the cigar without oxygen present. This happens at high temperatures, and also with high water content.

Therefore, anything which contributes to the build up of steam/water in the cigar and high temperatures can cause the portion of the cigar behind the cherry to undergo pyrolysis and this liberates tar from the hydrocarbons present in the oils of the cigar by cracking them.

Punches contribute to the increased heat since the aperture is narrower and the draw is tighter. They also allow a build up of steam and liquid for the same reason. Oscuros and maduros suffer more because of the higher presence of oils.