Purging

[jrfoxx]

So, I have offhandedly mentioned in the past that I typically put out almost all my cigars when they reach the roughly 2 inches left point, as the taste makes a dramatic shift to unpleasantness.

Its been said that purging will eliminate this taste and return it back to normal and allow me to smoke more of it.

I have tried many times now, and have never noticed any change at all or especially any improvement.

Is there some trick to this I'm missing, or is it just a myth?
Thanks,
Sean

I friggin' LOVE cigars

[WNYTONY]

I find purging helps out alot and do it several times during my smoke

[jrfoxx]

I find purging helps out alot and do it several times during my smoke

I've never had it make any difference for me even though I blow as hard as possible like 5 or 6 times.

I friggin' LOVE cigars

[KRam311]

Im with Tony here. Try blowing out much more lightly. You may be causing the ember to burn way too hot by blowing so hard and causing even more harshness/bitterness. Also, not sure if u mean 5-6 times in a row- just 1 long, light blow at a time should do it


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[jrfoxx]

Im with Tony here. Try blowing out much more lightly. You may be causing the ember to burn way too hot by blowing so hard and causing even more harshness/bitterness. Also, not sure if u mean 5-6 times in a row- just 1 long, light blow at a time should do it


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Yeah, i meant in a row.

Have also tried blowing lightly and still noticed no improvement.

Maybe its just my crappy palate since it seems to help everyone else

I friggin' LOVE cigars

[WNYTONY]

Yes, try 1 long lighter blow after every 4-5 puffs

[jrfoxx]

Yes, try 1 long lighter blow after every 4-5 puffs

Gotcha.
Didn't realize it was something that needed to be done throughout vs just once the taste goes south...

Thanks

I friggin' LOVE cigars

[Brimy]

@jrfoxx
Also, do find that you are a quick Smoker? If so, you may be overheating the cigar even before you purge. Do you find yourself making a lot of touch-ups? Again, may be overheating the cigar. All leading to that off-putting taste.
In the case of touch-ups, I purge to correct the burn unless I let it go too far before correcting.

[Sir Lancerolot]

Im with Tony here. Try blowing out much more lightly. You may be causing the ember to burn way too hot by blowing so hard and causing even more harshness/bitterness. Also, not sure if u mean 5-6 times in a row- just 1 long, light blow at a time should do it


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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.

[jrfoxx]

@jrfoxx
Also, do find that you are a quick Smoker? If so, you may be overheating the cigar even before you purge. Do you find yourself making a lot of touch-ups? Again, may be overheating the cigar. All leading to that off-putting taste.
In the case of touch-ups, I purge to correct the burn unless I let it go too far before correcting.

I am a naturally fast smoker, but have trained myself to smoke much slower the last few years. The coal is usually pretty short and flat.

I friggin' LOVE cigars