In the past month or so I've had a few cigars with tar build up; a couple (CI Legends Maroon Label and an Indian Legend Caneroon Maduro) only had a little tar towards the end, while one -a RASCC- was so tarry it completely covered any taste the cigar might have had; quite disappointing considering the high opinions around here on this smoke. Luckily I have another 2 which hopefully will make up for the disappointing one.
I was wondering if someone has an idea why this happens and if it is possible to reduce or solve the issue somehow.
A quick look online tells there is no definitive opinion on this:
- some claim tar comes from plant lymph which remains in the leaves after fermentation, even when this is carried out perfectly.
-others think it is just a sign of badly fermented tobacco
- and finally some think it is caused by cigars stored in humidors over 70% R.H.
Any opinions?
I was wondering if someone has an idea why this happens and if it is possible to reduce or solve the issue somehow.
A quick look online tells there is no definitive opinion on this:
- some claim tar comes from plant lymph which remains in the leaves after fermentation, even when this is carried out perfectly.
-others think it is just a sign of badly fermented tobacco
- and finally some think it is caused by cigars stored in humidors over 70% R.H.
Any opinions?
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