Cutting cigars in half?

insanebikerboy · 08-01-2010, 11:01 AM

Searched but haven't found an answer, has anyone cut a cigar in half and then smoked it? I haven't tried it but I was wondering about it the other day when I wanted one of my Mya churchhills but didn't have an hour and a half to smoke it. I would imagine it would change the flavor profile some but I'm curious about other's experiences/opinions.

JJG · 08-01-2010, 11:32 AM

One time a friend offered to cut his cigar in half so we could share it. I stopped him however, because I figured it would unravel. I suppose if you could keep the cigar from falling apart, it would smoke just fine.

Chingas · 08-01-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JJG

One time a friend offered to cut his cigar in half so we could share it. I stopped him however, because I figured it would unravel. I suppose if you could keep the cigar from falling apart, it would smoke just fine.

I've done it. I never heard you couldn't, all tho i'm sure their are it's disadvantages, such as the strength changing, a smaller stick, possible wrapper issues and burn problems.

I'll admit I had issues with the wrapper but nothing a finger in the right place couldn't fix.

I say do it, as long as it's not your Holy Grail of sticks and see for yourself weather you enjoyed both halves of not.

pnoon · 08-01-2010, 11:39 AM

Why not just select a smaller stick?

The larger sticks are blended and rolled to be smoked as a whole.

icehog3 · 08-01-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

The larger sticks are blended and rolled to be smoked as a whole.

Yuppers.

There is a famous story from the CS days about a Lusitania being cut in half...I am sure it will surface here today.

chippewastud79 · 08-01-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Why not just select a smaller stick?

The larger sticks are blended and rolled to be smoked as a whole.

A churchill is intended to be smoked as a churchill, not two short robustos.

insanebikerboy · 08-01-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Why not just select a smaller stick?

The larger sticks are blended and rolled to be smoked as a whole.

Well, that was what I was wondering, that makes sense. I may try it just because to see how the flavor and taste is, I really like those churchhills!

Blueface · 08-02-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Why not just select a smaller stick?

The larger sticks are blended and rolled to be smoked as a whole.

Totally agree.

I have cut many churchills down to various sizes and they have not been the same as having smoked them whole. The reason I have cut them has always had to do with just trying to resolve plugged cigars. Some have only needed a third or less cut and those have not differed as much. However, those that I have cut in half or more, have varied vastly from the original smoke experience of that cigar.

Texan in Mexico · 08-01-2010, 12:18 PM

Real men cut Lusi´s in half!

cort · 08-01-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Yuppers.

There is a famous story from the CS days about a Lusitania being cut in half...I am sure it will surface here today.

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Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico

Real men cut Lusi´s in half!

Where's Andy?

Don Fernando · 08-01-2010, 12:28 PM

get the double happiness if you want to cut cigars in half.

Ranger_B · 08-01-2010, 12:32 PM

That is the funniest thing I have seen in a while. Yet I feel myself getting closer to the buy button on those.

Don Fernando · 08-01-2010, 12:38 PM

they had a 'weekend special' on those a few weeks ago, so I bought a few boxes

08-01-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

they had a 'weekend special' on those a few weeks ago, so I bought a few boxes

Did they actually come with the boxes? It said "bundles" so I assumed the boxes themselves were not included or I might have ordered one or two.

Chingas · 08-01-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Did they actually come with the boxes? It said "bundles" so I assumed the boxes themselves were not included or I might have ordered one or two.

Mario, for shits and giggles I ordered a "bundle" a while back. Alltho at that time I don't remember seeing bundle, I remember box and it DID NOT come in a box, which totaly blows.

MajorCaptSilly · 08-01-2010, 05:14 PM

Bury them. Cut them in half. Decorate them with a Bedazzler. What's next ladies and germs?

MCS

icehog3 · 08-01-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

Bury them. Cut them in half. Decorate them with a Bedazzler. What's next ladies and germs?

MCS

Maybe someone will smoke one.

T.G · 08-02-2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

Bury them. Cut them in half. Decorate them with a Bedazzler. What's next ladies and germs?

MCS

It's been awhile since we've had a "Can you smoke a cigar backwards?" thread.

Ashcan Bill · 08-01-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

they had a 'weekend special' on those a few weeks ago, so I bought a few boxes

Which of the "four different ways" do you intend to "savor" it?

I'll be watching for your review of these.

elderboy02 · 08-01-2010, 12:39 PM

Patrick B cuts Tabacos Baes Short Fillers in half.

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insanebikerboy Woohoo...no pants! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Red Location: Fleming Island, FL Posts: 22 Trading: (2)	Cutting cigars in half? Searched but haven't found an answer, has anyone cut a cigar in half and then smoked it? I haven't tried it but I was wondering about it the other day when I wanted one of my Mya churchhills but didn't have an hour and a half to smoke it. I would imagine it would change the flavor profile some but I'm curious about other's experiences/opinions.

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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Cutting cigars in half? they had a 'weekend special' on those a few weeks ago, so I bought a few boxes __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

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MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Cutting cigars in half? Bury them. Cut them in half. Decorate them with a Bedazzler. What's next ladies and germs? MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

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