Quote Originally Posted by Zeede View Post
I have also noticed that I take fairly long puffs, but I do make sure to wait a minute between puffs at least. Maybe I should take shorter, less deep puffs more frequently to avoid those peak temperature spikes?
It will depend on the cigar and exactly how "long" and "short" you're talking about, but I've found that shallower, slightly more frequent puffs has helped my cigars burn more consistently.

I'm learning that the optimal frequency and deepness of the puff seems to depends a lot on the RG and draw of the cigar. Some cigars that I've had (Illusione Rothschild in particular, some less expensive maduros as well) seem to require more attention in this regard. However I had a Padron 2000 Maduro that was just super easy to smoke.