Purging

[josh lucky 13]

I begin smoking MUCH MUCH slower, when the cigar becomes harsh toward the end. I find smoking slower keeps the cigar cooler and it helps with the harshness - a lot.

Ultimately, I let my palate determine how often should be puffing. I find its ultimately about taking a puff at the absolute last moment before the possibility of ruining the burn, or having the cigar go out.

Also, I find keeping a bit of an ash helps quite a bit.

I find that last bit interesting. I always try to keep my ash on. But I guess there could be those who keep it knocked off and such. Keeping the cherry exposed would make it more susceptible to wind and other factors and could lead to it burning hotter than with the ash on.

[zabhatton]

I find that last bit interesting. I always try to keep my ash on. But I guess there could be those who keep it knocked off and such. Keeping the cherry exposed would make it more susceptible to wind and other factors and could lead to it burning hotter than with the ash on.

Yah, it's weird, you'd think the ash making a difference in the smoking experience is a myth, but it makes a tangible difference. I do find that when the ash is too long the cherry starts wanting to go out.

You're right, most cigar enthusiasts keep the ash on. Not sure, how long it lasts when puffing hard though.

[jrfoxx]

Yah, it's weird, you'd think the ash making a difference in the smoking experience is a myth, but it makes a tangible difference. I do find that when the ash is too long the cherry starts wanting to go out.

You're right, most cigar enthusiasts keep the ash on. Not sure, how long it lasts when puffing hard though.

I always let my ash got until I can see its about to drop, then tap it off so it doesn't end up in my lap

I friggin' LOVE cigars