To the nub?

[snuffysmiff]

I've just smoked a fantastic Magnum 46, but as I added the stub to the month's "cemetery" I wondered if I was really getting maximum value out of them. If you look at the pic. it seems that I've pulled the plug too soon - but I always find the smoking too harsh and bitter beyond the final third or so. I wonder if perhaps I tend to smoke too quickly, and more tar and toxins are drawn into the stub. I can't remember ever smoking a stick down to the nub. Or am I about right? Opinions welcome!ALIM0153.jpg

[Pleevy]

Is it the same case with Cigars of a smaller Vitola?

[JOAO LA PEZ]

I am off to a darkened room to have a good weep, after looking at your picture enlarged.

[sbthang]

I am off to a darkened room to have a good weep, after looking at your picture enlarged.

ha ha ha...

Ever seen a grown man cry? Well I think JOAO LA PEZ is bawling his eyes out as I write this...

Steve

[snuffysmiff]

Yep, just the same.

[tippexx]

but I always find the smoking too harsh and bitter beyond the final third or so. I wonder if perhaps I tend to smoke too quickly, and more tar and toxins are drawn into the stub.Opinions welcome![ATTACH=CONFIG]7138[/ATTACH]

Possibly you're smoking a bit to quickly. Use your watch to time your intervals between puffs. One minute seems a long time, but it gives the cigar time to burn away unwanted gases. Tar in the stub is usually the result of pulling to hard or to quickly.

But not to worry. I often leave stubs like yours, if I'm not enjoying it I toss it. Simples!

[Puff Scotty]

'nother 5 hrs smoking there old chap!

[Simon-JG-hr]

I agree that you may be smoking just a shade to quickly, nothing too drastic. I rarely nub a cigar anymore, despite having noticed that my smoking speed has reduced quite a bit over the last year. I generally go a little further than you (I almost always have to remove the band).

I think tippexx's suggestion is a neat little idea. Whilst I've never timed myself (and certainly wouldn't do so as a regular thing), I suspect that the results might be an interesting little eye-opener.

Anyway, you're in good company... The great (and often deranged) Zino Davidoff once said that one should never smoke more than half a cigar...

[Styler]

If I don't make it past the band I normally come away thinking that I didn't really enjoy the cigar! The Monty and Sancho Panza only look half smoked Tipp's advice is good, make sure you set aside enough time for your smoke and treat her gently.

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[JOAO LA PEZ]

ha ha ha...

Ever seen a grown man cry? Well I think JOAO LA PEZ is bawling his eyes out as I write this...

Steve

Rip the pish if you like, but i am in therapy from a quick look at that piccy, .

A slower more leisurely approach has reduced the harshness i used to encounter, also letting the stick rest for 5 mins seems to help later in the smoke, all this and more from the this hallowed place.

[HabanoSy]

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OMG...!!!

Definitely pulled the plug too soon, IMHO...

Like the others suggest, try and slow your smoking time down...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[TJCoro]

Otra Vez!

Senor Mr. White posted this video back in 2009, which was nominated for Post of the Year! Give it a go and see if it helps.




TJ, TJCoro, at your service.

[beebon]

Man, that picture shows that there is still much smokage all gone to waste

[snuffysmiff]

Gracias, Senor Coro! That sounds worth trying.