Light it then cut it ?

[jimjim99]

Does anyone do this on a regular basis, light the cigar completely then cut it?

I was reading, forgot where, that when lighting a cut cigar it soaks up the burnt flavor from lighting it, but if you light it then cut it there is no vacuum effect, can someone attest to this?

I tried it today, meh it was a bit better or it could be all in my mind.

 

[atbat82]

A few people do. Lots of discussion here: http://www.botl.org/threads/lighting-your-cigar-la-méthode-de-jacques-puisais.78229/

Personally, tried it a few times, didn't notice much of a difference. I do wait for my cigar to be lit before puffing on it (let the end get nice and red, then remove the flame, then draw).

 

[PetersCreek]

I've never worried about it on the first light. But if I have to relight, rather than draw, I blow through the cigar to burn of any unpleasantness.

 

[herfdog]

I do that every time:
Sometimes with a jet torch, being that someone threw one at me (hey @ZippoGeek ?)

 

[eastcoast paul]

I bought a box of curlyhead and had 2/3 smoked before i decided to try it with them since i was very familiar with how they tasted. I now light all my cigars before cutting them. I find there is less harshness over all and i can nub them more often.

 

[Smoqman]

I do this exclusively and will never go back to "cut and light".

Personal preference - ymmv

 

[knw247]

I've tried this, but I don't know that I have mastered it. Also, I am not sure if I can discern the difference.

 

[jasonsbeer]

I light first. Before that, my habit was always to toast and when she was glowing, take a couple puffs with the lighter still on there. Maybe that was the problem...but the first few puffs were always harsh. Too hot, probably. I switched to toasting the end until it glows, then I cut and enjoy. Seems much better for the first few minutes. Patience is a virtue.

 

[deadrift]

I part of the light then cut crowd now too. I find less harshness, especially in the first third. In fact, I think I mistook much of that harshness as 'pepper', since everyone talks about pepper and spice in so many of the reviews I read. Whatever it is I've never been crazy about a lot of it so I'm happy with less now.

 

[jimjim99]

I'm gonna give this a try for a few weeks, it does seem odd at first to cut the cigar after its lit, almost like i'm breaking the ritual

 

[CVAC085]

Never thought to do this. Ever. But sometimes change is good and I just might give it a shot and see how it works for me.

 

[jerseyjetset]

Definitely trying this tomorrow.

 

[Nevermore]

I tried this a while back but didn't really notice much of a difference. I'm going to have to give this another try.

 

[Ducttapegonewild]

To those that didn't get much of a difference between this method and the way they usually light, I would be interested to find out your current lighting methods. It would make sense that if your lighting method was a "toast the foot, get it going, then take a draw" that you wouldn't see much, if any difference, between the two methods. If you're from the camp of taking a draw while you light, then I can see the difference.

 

[zama80]

I use to do this all the time and noticed a big difference. For some reason I just stopped. I blame my ADD. But this is a good reminder to try it again.

 

[luckysaturn13]

It works well if your not outside in the wind

 

[TraderCigarCo.]

Very interesting. I'm going to try this today.

 

[Smoqman]

It works well if your not outside in the wind

Wind has made my experience better by getting quicker to the "glow"... (using a torch lighter, and not matches, etc)

My $0.0002

 

[sofc]

I just will my cigars to light. You guys still use torches or matches?

 

[herfdog]

I just will my cigars to light. You guys still use torches or matches?

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