The Last Third...

[hawaiian]

You guys are great. I just had an Oliva Connective Reserve and the experience was much better! The cigar itself was just ok, but I was able to smoke it without any issues. In the past I'd only purge prior to a relight and even then it was just a couple of quick blows. This time I purged periodically and for long, maybe ten second blows. I'd watch the cherry closely then do a very soft puff to check the draw. Perfect every time! I never required a relight and that "plug/buildup" I was referring to before didn't occur. I could've easily smoked it all the way to the nub but I ran out of time and my presence was requested at the lake to grill food for friends. Thanks everyone!

Glad it worked out for you. I also use the purge to reheat and fix crooked burns. Instead of touching up the cigar with your torch, do few long purges until the cherry gets super red hot. It'll fix crooked burns most of the time.

 

[cartisdm]

Check behind your ears... feels a little drier, right? :wink:

haha yes they do.


Here's a thought though: What's the proper etiquette for doing a purge while indoors (B&M, cigar bar, etc.)? I usually smoke outside so I don't worry about throwing hot ash anywhere but it seems like this would cause problems indoors, no?

 

[Zen Cigar Man]

The last third of a cigar are it's best usually. The tobacco is nice and warm and this is where you usually get those wonderful coffee, cocoa and licorice notes (x2 at the end).

Those that don't smoke this part are doing themselves a disservice.

However, if your humidity is high, you could get some tar build-up at the end.

This is also where you will do the most retouching as the tobacco is also very moist at this time.

 

[Jwrussell]

haha yes they do.


Here's a thought though: What's the proper etiquette for doing a purge while indoors (B&M, cigar bar, etc.)? I usually smoke outside so I don't worry about throwing hot ash anywhere but it seems like this would cause problems indoors, no?

I don't purge with an ash on the cigar, so it's not that big of a deal. Tap the cigar to get any loose ash off and just be cognizant of where you are pointing the cigar.

 

[cartisdm]

Once again, a giant thank you. Here's visual proof that you all continue to supply great advice. This is a Gurkha I had after work today:

 

[sean]

haha yes they do.


Here's a thought though: What's the proper etiquette for doing a purge while indoors (B&M, cigar bar, etc.)? I usually smoke outside so I don't worry about throwing hot ash anywhere but it seems like this would cause problems indoors, no?

In the immortal words of the possessed Rick Moranis...

Like JW said, just don't purge with ash on your stick...

 

[tx_tuff]

I tend to blow out (purge without a flame) after almost evey puff, not a long 10 second or anything like that, its just habbit. When I get to the last 3rd sometimes I will need to purge with a flame because of taste and sometimes I don't. Glad the thread helped you.

 

[hawaiian]

Once again, a giant thank you. Here's visual proof that you all continue to supply great advice. This is a Gurkha I had after work today:

Now all you need is a draw poker or a nubber so you can smoke another 1/2". I almost burnt my lips on this one lol

 

[ckay]

Smoking shouldn't be a chore. Enjoy yourself!

 

[Skitalets]

All this advice on purging has been helpful to me, too. Thanks, everyone. I have to admit I am not disciplined enough to be able to enjoy the last third very much. I usually smoke too fast, and when I slow down in the last third the stick goes out frequently.

But I guess practice makes perfect. It will be awfully rough to have to smoke more cigars to get this down. :smokingco

 

[sean]

But I guess practice makes perfect. It will be awfully rough to have to smoke more cigars to get this down. :smokingco

Don't practice too hard, because once you "get it," you loose one more excuse to smoke all the time.