Retrohaling, cigars vs pipes?

[Deadman]

OK, so I got back into pipe smoking from a 2 year break and learned how to retrohale pretty quickly. Today, I had my first cigar in about that same amount of time and tried to retrohale and damn near died.

So, heres my question: my pipes tend to "burn" my tongue yet I can retro all day no issues. Cigars rarely if ever burn in the mouth but try to kill me when I retrohale.

What gives?

Also, I understand that the pipe smoke is supposed to be a little cooler but it doesnt explain the mouth burn

 

[StogieNinja]

Pipe smoke tends to be much smoother and more mild than cigar smoke, so it doesn't affect your nasal passage as much, but it also can burn hotter and burn wetter, causing the tongue bite.

 

[Deadman]

Pipe smoke tends to be much smoother and more mild than cigar smoke, so it doesn't affect your nasal passage as much, but it also can burn hotter and burn wetter, causing the tongue bite.

well damn, that makes almost too much sense. Thanks!

 

[navyvet]

Not to mention it is all condenced to one small hole and usally directed in the same location in your mouth. And some cigars are just blended diffrently and can be spicyer i have noticed that usaally not in all cases maduros seem to be smoother for the retro

 

[ascrivner]

The trick to retrohale on a cigar is don't retro 100%, blow out 50 to 90% of the smoke out your mouth and just some out the nose. Change your percentages as required.

 

[VeLoRoK]

I find retrohaling to have the biggest effect when it's kind of passive, not forcing it but just opening up and letting it happen, like if I'm "chewing" the smoke.


Love, LoRoK.

 

[nayslayer]

yeah, i just retrohale a small abmout towards the end of my exhale, and not every puff.

 

[MyFathersKeeper]

It's either the blend or the volume. Some just have stronger sensations. A full DPG or RoMa, especially right after they're lit, can really pack a punch. Let the stick settle in a bit first. Temp's a factor too. Try it after your cigar has been set down for a little while.

I'm a big proponent, in general. I don't feel like you get the whole profile without the occasional retro.