When to put it down?

[LostAbbott]

So I was wondering today while I was smoking a LFD chislito, when do most people put their stick down? What exactly is "harsh"? I am thinking it is that feeling you get in the top back of your throat that is sort of a hot smoke burning sensation. What do you guys think?

[md4958]

Originally Posted by LostAbbott

So I was wondering today while I was smoking a LFD chislito, when do most people put their stick down? What exactly is "harsh"? I am thinking it is that feeling you get in the top back of your throat that is sort of a hot smoke burning sensation. What do you guys think?

For me, its when it starts to get bitter, or I start to get heat on the draw.

[icehog3]

I put it down as soon as I am not enjoying it anymore.

[T.G]

When I stop enjoying it.

[Domer]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I put it down as soon as I am not enjoying it anymore.

Originally Posted by T.G

When I stop enjoying it.

What these guys said. Many times I blister my fingers from smoking to the nub, but if a cigar gets hot or I no longer am enjoying the smoke I'm not afraid to lay it down. Sometimes I try to smoke past that point but it ends up ruining the smoke and my palate for awhile.

[LostAbbott]

I tend to try and keep it going for too long as I want to get the most out of each stick and as you know this is not a cheap hobby. The only other times I put a stick down is when the smoke starts to get to hot, or when the cherry gets too close to my fingers.

[icehog3]

But if what you are getting out of it is so longer enjoyable, why do it Mychal? Life is too short.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by icehog3

But if what you are getting out of it is so longer enjoyable, why do it Mychal? Life is too short.

Gotta agree with Tom here. Cigars are about enjoyment and relaxation, so if youre not enjoying your cigar and just trying to squeeze every last cent out of it youre probably not relaxing either.

Originally Posted by md4958

Gotta agree with Tom here. Cigars are about enjoyment and relaxation, so if youre not enjoying your cigar and just trying to squeeze every last cent out of it youre probably not relaxing either.

doesnt the flavor change throughout, i mean all the reviews talk about the flavor changes. why stop early and possibly miss good flavor? this is probably a n00b questions haha i'm just curious

i notice flavor changes in almost all the smokes I have enjoyed.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by kickerb

doesnt the flavor change throughout, i mean all the reviews talk about the flavor changes. why stop early and possibly miss good flavor? this is probably a n00b questions haha i'm just curious

i notice flavor changes in almost all the smokes I have enjoyed.

I can't speak for Tom or Moe, but here's how I look at it...

Of course the flavor changes (in most cases anyway), this is part of the enjoyment of the cigar. Eventually though, it gets to a point where the flavor has changed into something that is no longer a pleasant or likable flavor. This is the point at which I will put the cigar down for the last time as not to detract from the memory of and reduce the experience of the enjoyable part that I have already finished. There's really no set rule as to when that point will occur.

On a secondary note, smoking a cigar past that point can really mess up your palate for the next cigar.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by T.G

I can't speak for Tom or Moe, but here's how I look at it...

Of course the flavor changes (in most cases anyway), this is part of the enjoyment of the cigar. Eventually though, it gets to a point where the flavor has changed into something that is no longer a pleasant or likable flavor. This is the point at which I will put the cigar down for the last time as not to detract from the memory of and reduce the experience of the enjoyable part that I have already finished. There's really no set rule as to when that point will occur.

On a secondary note, smoking a cigar past that point can really mess up your palate for the next cigar.

What Adam said

There is a point where a cigar just starts to taste "bitter" for lack of a better word. This is usually the point of no return. Sometimes that point can be an inch in, sometimes it can be down to the nub.

Sometimes cigars taste "off". Maybe they were improperly stored, in their sick period, etc. You dont know until you light it, and by then its too late to do anything to rectify the situation.

[OLS]

Originally Posted by T.G

On a secondary note, smoking a cigar past that point can really mess up your palate for the next cigar.

There lies the real danger...once you get a blast of tar on your tongue, it gets into all
the nooks and crannies in your sinuses and that might be all you taste of the next smoke.

Originally Posted by T.G

I can't speak for Tom or Moe, but here's how I look at it...

Of course the flavor changes (in most cases anyway), this is part of the enjoyment of the cigar. Eventually though, it gets to a point where the flavor has changed into something that is no longer a pleasant or likable flavor. This is the point at which I will put the cigar down for the last time as not to detract from the memory of and reduce the experience of the enjoyable part that I have already finished. There's really no set rule as to when that point will occur.

On a secondary note, smoking a cigar past that point can really mess up your palate for the next cigar.

great explanation, thanks!

[wayner123]

Originally Posted by T.G

On a secondary note, smoking a cigar past that point can really mess up your palate for the next cigar.

Just a note from my experience. I have had cigars that got bitter and then became GREAT smokes. I have also had cigars that got bitter and no amount of purging or continued smoking improved it. But in my experience the former usually happens.

But it seems I am usually the exception when it comes to cigar smoking.

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by icehog3

But if what you are getting out of it is so longer enjoyable, why do it Mychal? Life is too short.

[Bill86]

I put them out as soon as they taste bad. If that's in the first inch, I toss it in a ditch. I usually only buy boxes based on cigars I've smoked so If I buy a single and it sucks I consider it money saved not money spent.

I put it out when the taste is no longer there. Yes, I have wasted a few sticks becuase of terrible taste a mid burn.

[RevSmoke]

I put it down when I stop enjoying it. That being said, it can vary from stick to stick. I have had cigars that I would smoke till the nub was so small it was burning my fingers. I have put others down with a good 2 or more inches left.

Don't smoke it just because you want to get your money's worth out of it, thinking that it is a quantity thing - that only breeds resentment.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[kaisersozei]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I put it down when I stop enjoying it. That being said, it can vary from stick to stick. I have had cigars that I would smoke till the nub was so small it was burning my fingers. I have put others down with a good 2 or more inches left.

Don't smoke it just because you want to get your money's worth out of it, thinking that it is a quantity thing - that only breeds resentment.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

This.

[CoreyD]

I put a Viaje down half way thru it, It reminded me of what it would taste like if i licked the hand wash at work and smelt it.
I fought it and fought it , but listened to a dear friend.