Straw Like Draw

[OldSkoolTarHeel]

When I have a draw problem with a cigar, it's usually too tough a draw, and I have to pass a draw tool or work the cigar to get it to loosen up a bit. Well, tonight I lit up a Viaje Double-Edged Sword and it's like I'm sucking on a straw.

Two questions, is this common, and two, can it be fixed or corrected mid-smoke?

[Zeede]

Is it burning too fast? Maybe you can take shorter draws?

The only Padron I ever had was almost like this, but it didn't affect my enjoyment of the cigar nor the burn time.

[DLtoker]

Similar experience with many Padrons... Interested to see other's comments.

[OldSkoolTarHeel]

It doesn't seem to be burning too fast, though a bit uneven. There were some cracks in the wrapper near the foot, but the burn line is past them now, and the draw is still quite loose.

Not affecting flavor, just slightly annoying.

[Old Smokey]

It does take away from the enjoyment when the draw is too loose. I have never heard of a remedy.

[AlohaTobacco]

The only thing you can do is take slower draws so it doesn't burn too hot.

[Zeede]

Similar experience with many Padrons... Interested to see other's comments.

Padrons supposedly always have an easy draw. I suppose an easy draw is better than one you have to work too hard to get any air through.

[Upstatemax]

I just slow my draw on a stick like that.

Try a higher RH for that stick?

[rodwha]

Interesting idea. Does anyone hold certain cigars separately at different RH's for a proper experience?

[Zeede]

Interesting idea. Does anyone hold certain cigars separately at different RH's for a proper experience?

No, because near as I can tell, most factories use a draw testing machine, so except for some outliers, the draw should be middle of the road.