How far down...

[Jwrussell]

do you smoke your cigars...on average? Everyone has their own definition of "nubbing", so I'm not really talking about that, just how far you normally smoke.

For me it's as far as I possibly can, which is usally down to the last 2 inches or so. If I can't smoke a cigar that far it somehow seems a waste to me. Maybe it's because I have to fit cigars around my life vs the other way around. I still have a fairly limited collection so when I pull one out to smoke I pretty much need to know I'm making good use of the time and the smoke. That's not to say I won't pitch a smoke that isn't any good, in fact quite the opposite. But if I'm smoking, I'm smoking all the way.

So what say the rest of the 'hood?

 

[Wasch_24]

I used to smoke down to my finger tips but since I developed lightweightitis I don't smoke past about 1.5 inches remaining.

 

[smokem94]

I'm with Jason....I smoke them until it almost burns my moustache :smokingco I'm a tightwad so I want the most for my dollar!

 

[Kingston]

Until it starts tasting bad.
Usually about a pinkie finger's length or just past the band.

 

[Black Dog]

I usually smoke down to about 1-1/2". It depends on how good the cigar is. Lately, I've been smoking up some of my NC's when I walk to the PO or walk the dog. That's generally a 10-15 minute walk and I'll just toss whatever's left of them when I get back to the house (unless it's a good'un).

 

[cvm4]

Usually 2"-1.5"....Depends on if it gets hot and starts tasting bad.

 

[Jwrussell]

LOL, sounds like most of us are about the same so far. I always ditch the smoke when/if it starts tasting bad/harsh, but I also find that with alot of smokes, the best flavor is right towards the end.

 

[Kurtdesign1]

I'm usually 1/3 unsmoked, 2/3 smoked. On larger smokes perhaps I take it down to about the 2" mark. I can count the number of cigars I've 'nubbed' on one hand. Most of them tend to become unfavorable beyond the 2/3 smoked amount IMO.

 

[Havanaaddict]

I smoke all my sticks to the 1 inch min. :drool:

 

[smokem94]

I smoke all my sticks to the 1 inch min. :drool:

Spoken like a true "addict"! :stretchgr

 

[Cohiba007]

I'm usually 1/3 unsmoked, 2/3 smoked. On larger smokes perhaps I take it down to about the 2" mark. I can count the number of cigars I've 'nubbed' on one hand. Most of them tend to become unfavorable beyond the 2/3 smoked amount IMO.

Agreed

 

[The Prince]

Damn, a lot of you waste tobacco. I smoke it until it starts burning my fingers.

 

[Texas Cop]

I smoke until I'm done I usually put it down and let it die when it becomes too hot or too bitter to be of much enjoyment any more.

Andrew

 

[Jwrussell]

LOL@ The Prince. I find I purge a whole lot in the last inch or so. Helps keep the heat down and the flavors out front.

 

[56Tweed]

I go until it starts having trouble burning due to buildup or starts to taste bad. My goal is inside of 3 fingers which I would guess is about 1.5 inches. I love it went I can get one under an inch.

Mike

 

[the nub]

I smoke mine down to...the nub

usually I smoke to about 1"- 1 1/2" remaining. I've smoked quite a few to 1/2" though.

 

[geoffrie]

Smoke it until the the taste goes.

Had a PLPC on Sunday that I needed a toothpick to finsh.

Yesterday I smoked an 04 Monte #2. Very good for the first 2/3s but but the last third didn't work for me. Hard to keep lit - not as tasty. Not worth wrestling with.

 

[Poni]

Once i find the cigar is no longer enjoyable, i usually give it an extended rest. Then I'll try it once more to give it a final shot. If she ain't got nutin left, she gets tossed.

 

[The Master]

If the cigar is tasting good, I will smoke it till it burns my fingers. If it starts to get bitter, I chuck it no matter how much more there is to smoke.

 

[Havanaaddict]

Spoken like a true "addict"! :stretchgr

:rofl: And I do have a pair of Hemostat's for when I am smoking a Davidoff or vintage cigar :yes: