Quote Originally Posted by zabhatton View Post
Happens to me. I've started to fully torn the end until a white ash layer forms, then I give it a second for it to cool a bit, and then I puff. Seems to work.

I think the spice if from the heat.
My thoughts as well, being from the heat.
That's why I started backing up my torch further, but puffed a few times while lighting, which is when it would be very spicy.

Will try your method and see if it works better, thanks

I friggin love cigars