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Yup, thats the nicotine. Try smoking slower, or eat something before you smoke.

If you feel nausea try spreading some sugar on your tongue... i know it sounds weird but it works. A sugary drink like cola will work too, but the sugar works faster for me.

Thanks goes out to Bao for introducing me to this method

edit: just re-read your original post, and I realize that the nausea you are feeling is from the flavor and not the nicotine. The bad flavor is from the tar build up in those cigars. Try purging as mentioned above, basically blow through the cigar when you get to that area. You should experience some refreshing of the flavor.