Some questions from a frustrated newbie

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I've read that you shouldn't take a huge drag like cigarette smokers do, more like a moderate sip, like on a straw. I also found that doing so only once a minute was letting the cigar go out. Any idea why?

Your questions were impeccably answered, but here is a thought to consider.

Cigars stored at around 70% are prone to burn issues. (going "out" and tasting bitter)

Cigars stored at 65% will continue burning more readily.

Small gauge cigars stored at 65% are easier to "overheat" than what you are probably used to, so watch out for that. (If we overheat a cigar, the flavors will typically change for the worse)

Cigars stored at 60%, even more so. Those are the ones (especially petite coronas/ lanceros about 40r.g.) that we must carefully sip so as to not overheat them.


I second all of Marks responses including the fuller longer draw, especially for larger gauge cigars that already burn cooler than small gauge cigars. (50, 52, 54 etc)

While letting the cigar rest between puffs, you might want to try holding it like a pen, somewhat close (approximately 3/4" to 1") to the (burning) foot. This way one can monitor the temperature of our cigar and develop a surprisingly accurate sense of if we are smoking it too fast (too hot) or, too slow (so cool we can perceive that it is about to go out)

Best wishes, Dafiddla