Does the temperatureaffect the cigar?

[ha_banos]

Was wondering if the temperature of the air affects the taste of the cigar?

Of course at the moment we're lucky even in tropical London to have more than 5 degrees these days in the evening. I'm sure it was around 2 or 3 the other night when I had a smoke.

It was January COTM and went out 4 or 5 times. Again I'm blaming the temperature. As my cigars usually don't go out at all.

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[mcdee]

I personally feel that temperature does affect the taste of cigars and if I'm smoking in an outdoor area at this time of year, I wouldn't smoke a really top quality stick as I feel it would be a waste.

[7kingsguy]

Yes agreed if its single figures i tend to stick to my cheaper stuff. The flavours tend to be muted although it can still be enjoyable if you have a good coat.

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[Simon Bolivar]

Cold temps certainly mutes flavour & the mechanics of the burn may well be affected too. I don't suppose many Cubans would get smoke a cigar under 15oC, let alone under 10oC. I use machine made strong smokes so even when a little muted, I can still have a decent smoke. When fishing, I'll be well wrapped up so at least I won't be cold; sitting outside a pub in Aberdeen, I keep to short smokes as hypothermia tends to put a dampers on the day

[Horsebox]

I've found that burn is definitely affected in cold / damp conditions and therefore I never fully appreciate the cigar. Tend to smoke only a couple of times a month in winter because of this, even though I can smoke in the garage to shield from the worst of the elements.

[potpest]

Yes. There's a conversation here about moisture content, relative humidity and temperature changes and the relationship between all three that I would like to elaborate on more when I have the time. To be continued..