Punch vs Guillotine in Nicotine buil-up and taste effection

[Sid.Stavros]

A cigar Punch produces a 7-10mm hole and this cut surface is smaller in diameter than one from a Guillotine cuter, according to Physics this smaller hole makes the draw one click more difficult and some remains may stay in the perimeter of the hole but my point of interest is the Nicotine:

According to Google: A cigar punch, does not inherently increase or change the nicotine content at the end of a cigar; rather, the tool creates a small, circular hole in the cap to control the draw and deliver a more concentrated smoke, which some smokers prefer. While the resulting smoke may taste stronger due to the concentrated oils and heat, this is a subjective experience related to the draw, not a change in the tobacco's nicotine. The method allows less filler and binder to enter the mouth, potentially providing a cleaner, more complex flavour profile.

Potential Drawbacks

Restricted Airflow: The smaller hole can restrict airflow, making the cigar go out more frequently.
Oil Build-up: Some smokers experience a build-up of tobacco and saliva oils at the capped end, which can create a bitter taste.

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In this video the XIKAR President and Co-Founder (at that time)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRlUYIzV0iA

at 0:29-0:38 says that ''cigar Punch helps build Nicotine towards the end of cigar and it does that by restricting the flow of air and smoke through it and that collects at the butt''

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​Gentlemen, since they say different things what's your opinion? You that are far more experienced than me, have you ever noticed any difference in the same cigar from the use of Punch or Guillotine? The taste is same, is stronger or not?

Those last draws with Punch contain more Nicotine and give you a a click bitter taste than those with the Guillotine or not?

[chain_gang]

I used to punch everything, mostly out of convience (key ring attachement type), for my preference of a more restricted draw rather than open draw. Once punched, I had the option of going straight (guillotine) cut or adding more punches.

Now I just straight cut everything, mostly because I lost my punch and have forgotten (until now) about it.

For nicotine build-up, taste, strength and anything else- I don't recall anything noticeable between a straight and a punch. It was always a draw or cut preference for me. I think punches are good for ~50 gauges and under, but a single punch wouldn't be ideal above that.

[Tombstone]

Smaller hole/restriction makes a better place for tar to build up. More noticable because its concentrated vs a larger cut where it is more dispersed. Additionally with a small cut you would use more force to pull the same amount of smoke vs a more open cut. Both a great options. The nuances are not worth worrying about. A key chain punch is great if you are on the go.