Purging

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Originally Posted by Sir Lancerolot

This! I made a lot of cigars worse by blowing really hard and really long. I find that very soft breaths and short duration work best.

Purging won't always fix issues. but it often does.

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Yeah, i have tried blowing gently and briefly, but it hasn't made a difference.

I never have taste issues until the last 1 or 2 inches

I friggin' LOVE cigars

I got in the habit of a purge every time the ash drops. Just an easy way to not forget.

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Originally Posted by jhedrick83

I got in the habit of a purge every time the ash drops. Just an easy way to not forget.

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I will try that.

I haven't ever tried to purge until the taste changed in the last inch or 2

I friggin' LOVE cigars

I begin smoking MUCH MUCH slower, when the cigar becomes harsh toward the end. I find smoking slower keeps the cigar cooler and it helps with the harshness - a lot.

Ultimately, I let my palate determine how often should be puffing. I find its ultimately about taking a puff at the absolute last moment before the possibility of ruining the burn, or having the cigar go out.

Also, I find keeping a bit of an ash helps quite a bit.

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Originally Posted by zabhatton

I begin smoking MUCH MUCH slower, when the cigar becomes harsh toward the end. I find smoking slower keeps the cigar cooler and it helps with the harshness - a lot.

Ultimately, I let my palate determine how often should be puffing. I find its ultimately about taking a puff at the absolute last moment before the possibility of ruining the burn, or having the cigar go out.

Also, I find keeping a bit of an ash helps quite a bit.

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I find that last bit interesting. I always try to keep my ash on. But I guess there could be those who keep it knocked off and such. Keeping the cherry exposed would make it more susceptible to wind and other factors and could lead to it burning hotter than with the ash on.

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Originally Posted by josh lucky 13

I find that last bit interesting. I always try to keep my ash on. But I guess there could be those who keep it knocked off and such. Keeping the cherry exposed would make it more susceptible to wind and other factors and could lead to it burning hotter than with the ash on.

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Yah, it's weird, you'd think the ash making a difference in the smoking experience is a myth, but it makes a tangible difference. I do find that when the ash is too long the cherry starts wanting to go out.

You're right, most cigar enthusiasts keep the ash on. Not sure, how long it lasts when puffing hard though.

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Originally Posted by zabhatton

Yah, it's weird, you'd think the ash making a difference in the smoking experience is a myth, but it makes a tangible difference. I do find that when the ash is too long the cherry starts wanting to go out.

You're right, most cigar enthusiasts keep the ash on. Not sure, how long it lasts when puffing hard though.

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I always let my ash got until I can see its about to drop, then tap it off so it doesn't end up in my lap

I friggin' LOVE cigars