Pre-cutting cigars?

[JimJamYaHa]

I've tried it once, and may do again to see how it fairs.

I basically cut the cigar I was planning to smoke the day before and and placed it back in the humi. When I did light it up the next day I had an absolutely perfect draw.

So...... do you think pre-cutting cigars make's any difference (bearing in mind you never knw the draw of a cigar until you do clip it) or is it something you might want to or already have given a go at.

Post your results

[RickMG]

I've often pre-cut a few cigars thinking I was going to smoke them the same day on a drive or visiting a winery. When I haven't ended up smoking them all I would place what's left back in the humidor. Usually I won't get around to using them for a few days and haven't noticed any problems. But, I can't actually say they smoked any different than they would have if I just cut them the day I smoked them. So, I guess what I'm saying is, I don't think it could hurt you to try it some more and see how it works for you. By the way, when I say 'cut' I actually mean 'punch' because that's what I do.

[St. Ultimate]

I know someone who swears by cutting his cigars before putting them in the humi, but I always leave mine until I actually want to smoke one.
I cant see how there would be any benefit to cutting and storing? if anyone knows any evidence to the contrary I'd be interested to hear it?
I also have a love of the ritual of clipping, lighting and smoking, it would feel like a chore to sit and clip each and every cigar before it went into my humidor...
each to their own though.

[Simon Bolivar]

Watch for unravelling. Have done this before when flying but best avoided IMHO.

[daverave999]

I do this occasionally for the same reasons as RickMG. I usually punch too. In my experience I don't think it affects the draw, but if there are inconsistencies in humidification along the cigar then having it open both ends will let it equalise much quicker. Whether this is a good thing or not I couldn't tell you though...

I've found that more humidor time in general, regardless of whether it's been clipped/punched already will usually improve the draw as the tobacco seems to 'relax'.