The Proper Way To Smoke a Cigar

Started by Brlesq, 11/21/2019 06:46 PM

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Brlesq

Whether your new to smoking cigars, or a veteran that's been smoking for many years, this 8 minute video by Nick Perdomo is full of great tips! I know that I learned something. :smoker:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmBeg5YLpns


Bruce
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Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

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BewareDaPenguin

#1
Yeah great video, I always remove the bands I will for sure attempt to break that habit after that and see if I can pick up on a difference....that is one of my pet peeves tho, he kinda hit on it...I realize they are hand produced products, but you often do damage some part of the wrapper when removing the band, and some bands now are like very large and elaborate, so I like to remove them before lighting.
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c9belayer

Brilliant. Years of trial and error have brought me to this very same technique. Wish I'd seen this video long ago!
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RMAN4443

Good stuff, thanks for posting, I got a little bit edumacated... :smoker:
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Kid Montana

Well damn, I thought I'd seen most everything but definitely learned something new.


I'd rather have a cigar...

benchjockey

Definitely worth watching. Thanks for posting.
You learn more by listening then you do from talking.

headfirst

Wow, Nick is a smooth salesman, used the word cigar 62 times by my count!  Great explanation on why to bother toasting the foot.  Thanks for posting.
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appollo

I guess the saying is true "If you pay attention you learn something everyday"

nickthafish

Good video, nice to hear from an expert!

wescat

Thanks for the link Bruce.

I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.

"...and you destroy the smoking experience completely." That is not accurate. Bombastic phrasing is not appropriate.

Damn Nick. Who lays out your clothes? That combo is Vaudeville loud.
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Chefjohn

Great video.  I remember watching it when I first started getting serious about cigars. Thanks for sharing that link. It was good to review.
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Cigary

Been doing it this way for decades and it makes a difference for sure

Brlesq

Quotewescat - 11/22/2019  12:27 PM

I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.


True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this.  :blech:

Bruce
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Guru of Decorum & Sarcasm


Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


wescat

QuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019  2:04 PM

Quotewescat - 11/22/2019  12:27 PM

I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.


True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this.  :blech:

I've made myself a note, don't borrow Bruce's cutter, spit makes him queasy. I shall continue to be careful to use my own.

What did you think of them duds? Garish, no?
The second law chases us all.
In most realms, tranquility comes from ownership.
Order ensues when everyone totes their own water.  
Stand firm, and never let the bastards grind you down.  
Life's arc is primarily charted between ones ears.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
Heaven is where the police are British, the lovers French, the mechanics German, the chefs Italian, and it is all organized by the Swiss.
Hell is where the police are German, the lovers Swiss, the mechanics French, the chefs British, and it is all organized by the Italians.
Be Sunny ¦ Stay Frosty.

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05Venturer

Quotewescat - 11/23/2019  3:03 PM

QuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019  2:04 PM

Quotewescat - 11/22/2019  12:27 PM

I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.


True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this.  :blech:

I've made myself a note, don't borrow Bruce's cutter, spit makes him queasy. I shall continue to be careful to use my own.

What did you think of them duds? Garish, no?

Gotta agree with Bruce, don't wanna swap spit with strangers
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Quote05Venturer - 11/23/2019  8:07 PM  
Quotewescat - 11/23/2019  3:03 PM  
QuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019  2:04 PM  
Quotewescat - 11/22/2019  12:27 PM  I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.  
True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this.  :blech:  
I've made myself a note, don't borrow Bruce's cutter, spit makes him queasy. I shall continue to be careful to use my own.  What did you think of them duds? Garish, no?
Gotta agree with Bruce, don't wanna swap spit with strangers

What about with friends? :confused:

 

  I have always moistened my cap if I plan to use a punch, but for other cuts I just make sure to use a decent cutter. Most 4-way shop cutters are dull as hell~! :shades:

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c9belayer

I sure wish shops would sharpen their 4-way cutters. It’s fairly easy to do and makes a world of difference!
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