Lighting before cutting the cap ?
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Just tried this technique with a Tat Black and I must admit that my stick is burning a LOT cooler than normal. Flavor is a great deal more pronounced than normal. However, I will test it the rest of this week with a few sticks that are in my normal rotation.
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"TommyBoy"
maybe it's me, maybe I'm in the minority here...I dunno...but I don't have a super fine palate that can pick up the fine nuances if tobacco. I really wish I did, I would have a broader list of smokes then. However I have tried lighting my cigar many ways but never seen the one this thread was created for. I will have to give this a shot and see for myself if there's much of a difference. Thanks for sharing!
As for now I cut the head, toast the foot slowly, blow on the embers for an even burn check, and then draw.
As for now I cut the head, toast the foot slowly, blow on the embers for an even burn check, and then draw.
You and me both!
Jfire
BoM 9/9' 9/11' 8/12'
Somebody around here made a video about things like lighting your cigar properly around here! :0 ( minus the leaving the cap on a finding you have a plugged cigar!) IMO you are not going to get "the chimney effect" smoke into a cigar by lighting it unless your puffing while lighting, drawing on it or possibly smoking a farm rolled cigar (one with out a machine press on the binder filler....)
But unless Im golfing or outside I do not draw on my cigars while lighting.
In the name of public safety I may have to do some scientific test with a Dupont, Torch lighter and a lit cigar with the Thermal imager at work next day.
But unless Im golfing or outside I do not draw on my cigars while lighting.
In the name of public safety I may have to do some scientific test with a Dupont, Torch lighter and a lit cigar with the Thermal imager at work next day.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing.
One cardinal rule that is broken here, is that the guy burns the heck out of the wrapper by dipping the cigar foot into the flame. To toast the foot, means just that...The flame should never touch any part of the cigar.
One cardinal rule that is broken here, is that the guy burns the heck out of the wrapper by dipping the cigar foot into the flame. To toast the foot, means just that...The flame should never touch any part of the cigar.
The damn SUBJECT LINE of this post drew me in... and now I feel guilty like someone who rubbernecks an accident...
Honestly does anyone really think that cutting or not cutting the cap when lighting impacts how a cigar tastes???
Now lightly your cigar gently by toasting it first rather than torching as you suck like a porn star can make a difference, but you can do this with out with out cutting the cap.
I prefer to cut first and test the draw prior to lighting, plus I like to get that initial unlit taste of the wrapper against my palate.
I tend to baby milder cigars whereas I really get heavier blend like Tats and Liga a much more aggressive light.
BR,
STS
Honestly does anyone really think that cutting or not cutting the cap when lighting impacts how a cigar tastes???
Now lightly your cigar gently by toasting it first rather than torching as you suck like a porn star can make a difference, but you can do this with out with out cutting the cap.
I prefer to cut first and test the draw prior to lighting, plus I like to get that initial unlit taste of the wrapper against my palate.
I tend to baby milder cigars whereas I really get heavier blend like Tats and Liga a much more aggressive light.
BR,
STS
orangedog
Navin R Johnson
To add a bit of nuance, the answer would be no. I've simply found lighting before cutting to be a good way to force myself to be patient, which you touch on next...
Torching away and sucking will get it lit faster, but then the cigar heats up too much for the first 1/2 inch or so. By not being able to suck air through (and very arguably taint more tobacco if you are using imperfect fuel), you force yourself to light more slowly.
So long and short, I agree with you - just adding that for those of us with anxious lighters, this is a helpful method. My $0.02.
I used to do this every once in a while (nice/expensive cigar, light with cedar, the whole bit) but this whole year i will be collecting data for Jfires "plugged panel"... with about half of BoTL, so I have to test the draw before lighting so maybe next year lol ,
I have seen a video last year sometime, the guy was using three long matches and said that exact thing. That is pre light draw pulls contaminates into the foot. I do this except using a torch lighter. Make sure the flame doesn't touch the foot. It works great, made my cigar smoking experience more enjoyable.
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I recently tried this method with an EPC Cardinal Maduro. It was my first time smoking that particular cigar and using the method so I can't say whether or not it added to the flavor, but it was a great smoke and had no burn or draw issues at all.
I'd recommend only doing it with cigars you are familiar with. After you've tasted their cold draw, what are you missing really? You'll get burned by a plug every so often though.
If you know they're relatively consistent, that is. I happen not to do it for the taste but to avoid the nasty gasses from the lighter. Silly though considering just after the light I huff down a 5 to 7 inch cigar. Lol
If you know they're relatively consistent, that is. I happen not to do it for the taste but to avoid the nasty gasses from the lighter. Silly though considering just after the light I huff down a 5 to 7 inch cigar. Lol
I've been trying this method and slowly but surely , after 33 years,getting used to not cutting the cap until after the cigar is lit.
The funny thing is I was in a cigar lounge Saturday night and as I was lighting up before cutting the cap, 6 or 7 regulars came to my "aid" offering me advice , explaining that the cap is always cut first.... they obviously thought I was a neophyte to smoking. I tried to explain what I was doing to these guys but to varying degrees of success. A couple thought I was making excuses , covering up for my ignorance.
Either way, it's an interesting method, just another tool in the arsenal.
The funny thing is I was in a cigar lounge Saturday night and as I was lighting up before cutting the cap, 6 or 7 regulars came to my "aid" offering me advice , explaining that the cap is always cut first.... they obviously thought I was a neophyte to smoking. I tried to explain what I was doing to these guys but to varying degrees of success. A couple thought I was making excuses , covering up for my ignorance.
Either way, it's an interesting method, just another tool in the arsenal.
Agentskull
BoM Feb 14
I can't honestly say I have tried this method, but I will try it at least a few times. You never know what your going to like until you have tried it all. In the end, if you think it makes the experience better it probably will.