I'm no expert on cigar flavor profiles. I'm still trying to figure out what it is about the cigars I like that differentiates them for the ones I don't. One thing I noticed is that when I remove a long ash the flavor becomes a bit harsh. When it gets another inch of ash on it it becomes better. Has anyone noticed that they prefer cigars more while they have a length of ash on them or is it my imagination?
Does ash affect the flavor ?
- Thread starter Bruce T.
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It's not your imagination...a cooler burning cigar (which is what you get with a longer ash) is a happier, tastier cigar! Good observation!
Not with me. Just make sure that the cherry is not burning bright before you puff and you should get the same taste with ir without ash. Also, some of my cigars tend to tunnel if I keep ash longer than 1 inch. Not all, but some. Especially cigars with the double binder or a thick wrapper. That, will definitely affect flavor.
I find this happens too.
Cigary43
Just Another Ashhole
Great answers here from those who know about their "ash"....it does insulate and cool off our cigars and that has a direct effect on the taste. I know that the end of a cigar that is cherry red is the "sexy" look but the intensity of the heat will overpower the taste even with smaller draws. How much of a difference is really proportionate to the person smoking the cigar...it varies. Take for example a steak....when served at a very high temperature you are going to miss the real "sweetness" of the meat and that's why good steak places will serve it at a temp that is going to ensure that it's cooked right..around 145 degrees. Any higher and it's going to taste charred and that's a good rule of thumb for cigars as well that we don't overdo it with extreme heat by tapping off the ash.