Tar substance at the tip of the cigar

Average Joe · 03-07-2011, 08:52 PM

Anyone else experienced this or know what is causing it?

Sometimes when I smoke a cigar a black tar like substance will form at the tip of the cigar. I know its there because I can taste it. I can get rid of it by cutting off a 1/4 inch of cigar, and it won't come back after that. Strangest thing is it has been happening recently more than ever. In the past 10 years of smoking I have had maybe 5 like this before a month or so ago.

enlightenedcigar · 03-07-2011, 08:54 PM

Had one about two weeks ago that did this to me really bad. Couldn't even finish the stick.

JaKaacH · 03-07-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Anyone else experienced this or know what is causing it?

Sometimes when I smoke a cigar a black tar like substance will form at the tip of the cigar. I know its there because I can taste it. I can get rid of it by cutting off a 1/4 inch of cigar, and it won't come back after that. Strangest thing is it has been happening recently more than ever. In the past 10 years of smoking I have had maybe 5 like this before a month or so ago.

I never get the tar at the tip unless I use a punch. The small hole left by the punch seems to make it collect around the edge of the hole.

md4958 · 03-07-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Anyone else experienced this or know what is causing it?

Sometimes when I smoke a cigar a black tar like substance will form at the tip of the cigar. I know its there because I can taste it. I can get rid of it by cutting off a 1/4 inch of cigar, and it won't come back after that. Strangest thing is it has been happening recently more than ever. In the past 10 years of smoking I have had maybe 5 like this before a month or so ago.

Thats tar. Its caused by a couple different things. Are you punching your cigars or cutting them?

03-07-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JaKaacH

I never get the tar at the tip unless I use a punch. The small hole left by the punch seems to make it collect around the edge of the hole.

That's been my experience as well, when I clip it too short it happens.

Average Joe · 03-07-2011, 09:34 PM

Punch/small clip explains it.

Any idea why it happens some times but not others?

Bill86 · 03-07-2011, 09:56 PM

I'm lost, I punch all of my cigars and never get any tar.

md4958 · 03-07-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Punch/small clip explains it.

Any idea why it happens some times but not others?

tighter draw, higher RH, environmental conditions... remember, youre dealing with a natural product.

One thought might be that a punch used on a 40RG cigar will remove a larger percentage of cap, than a punch used on a 56RG cigar. The smaller opening can cause an accumulation of nastiness. When you cut the tip, youre removing that nastiness.

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I'm lost, I punch all of my cigars and never get any tar.

Do you use different sized punches on your cigars Bill?

toasterhead · 03-07-2011, 10:38 PM

I got a nasty tar experience on two separate occasions from cutting a torpedo midway up the shoulder on an angle. I agree that a larger diameter cut may prevent this unpleasant experience.

I can still taste that bitter goo...

Dave

Bill86 · 03-07-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Do you use different sized punches on your cigars Bill?

Nope Moe, Xikar 009 Punch every time. Maybe it's because I'm using a larger punch on all 50 RG or less smokes?

md4958 · 03-07-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by toasterhead

I can still taste that bitter goo...

Dave

trying... not...to... make...rude... remark

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Nope Moe, Xikar 009 Punch every time. Maybe it's because I'm using a larger punch on all 50 RG or less smokes? :

That sounds probable.

Bill86 · 03-07-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by toasterhead

I can still taste that bitter goo...

That's what she said.

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Originally Posted by md4958

trying... not...to... make...rude... remark

That sounds probable.

Glad I went with the 009 then.

MurphysLaw · 03-08-2011, 07:49 AM

I noticed this as well when using a punch, haven't seen it since I bought my Xikar VX cutter

wayner123 · 03-08-2011, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

tighter draw, higher RH, environmental conditions... remember, youre dealing with a natural product.

This is the best advice given so far. I do find it happens more in colder weather.

N2 GOLD · 03-08-2011, 12:54 PM

I've had this happen to me a hand full of time over the last 13+ years. I always thought it was just a mixture/combination of smoke, humidity & saliva...

but then again what do I know...

HK3- · 03-08-2011, 01:42 PM

Hmmmm... A few weeks back I split a culebra with one guy and a woman. Our two were fine but hers kept leaving brown goop on her lips so she put it out. Thought it was odd that ours were fine but hers produced mass amounts of tar.

wayner123 · 03-08-2011, 01:46 PM

Here is a picture for everyone's enjoyment:

This was from an Anejo back in '07.

e-man67 · 03-08-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

Here is a picture for everyone's enjoyment:

This was from an Anejo back in '07.

Ummm..sweet sweet nectar!

Bill86 · 03-08-2011, 02:18 PM

Wow that is quite disgusting. Looks like your cigar got shot and is bleeding. I'm glad I've never had that happen.

357 · 03-08-2011, 02:43 PM

Had that happen more frequently as of late too. Not sure why. I've been told it is often cause by drawing too frequently, yet I frequently re-light due to the fact I can't shut up long enough to keep my cigars lit.

I have been trying lower humidity in my 'dor, again opposite from what I've heard the cause to be. I hear folks say hot-box and/or too wet = tar on the head. Yet I'm doing the opposite and it seems to be happening more often. Maybe 1 out of every 5-10 smokes.

03-07-2011, 08:52 PM	#1
Average Joe Livin' the dream! Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Name Location: Over Yonder Posts: 183 Trading: (10)	Tar substance at the tip of the cigar Anyone else experienced this or know what is causing it? Sometimes when I smoke a cigar a black tar like substance will form at the tip of the cigar. I know its there because I can taste it. I can get rid of it by cutting off a 1/4 inch of cigar, and it won't come back after that. Strangest thing is it has been happening recently more than ever. In the past 10 years of smoking I have had maybe 5 like this before a month or so ago.

03-07-2011, 08:54 PM	#2
enlightenedcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Billy Location: Seabrook, TX Posts: 123 Trading: (2)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar Had one about two weeks ago that did this to me really bad. Couldn't even finish the stick. __________________ Wreck'em Tech and go Broncos!!!!

03-07-2011, 09:34 PM	#6
Average Joe Livin' the dream! Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Name Location: Over Yonder Posts: 183 Trading: (10)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar Punch/small clip explains it. Any idea why it happens some times but not others?

03-07-2011, 09:56 PM	#7
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar I'm lost, I punch all of my cigars and never get any tar.

03-07-2011, 10:38 PM	#9
toasterhead Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Dave Location: Denver, CO Posts: 12 Trading: (6)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar I got a nasty tar experience on two separate occasions from cutting a torpedo midway up the shoulder on an angle. I agree that a larger diameter cut may prevent this unpleasant experience. I can still taste that bitter goo... Dave __________________ www.bluestorch.com

03-08-2011, 07:49 AM	#13
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar I noticed this as well when using a punch, haven't seen it since I bought my Xikar VX cutter

03-08-2011, 12:54 PM	#15
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar I've had this happen to me a hand full of time over the last 13+ years. I always thought it was just a mixture/combination of smoke, humidity & saliva... but then again what do I know... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

03-08-2011, 01:42 PM	#16
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar Hmmmm... A few weeks back I split a culebra with one guy and a woman. Our two were fine but hers kept leaving brown goop on her lips so she put it out. Thought it was odd that ours were fine but hers produced mass amounts of tar.

03-08-2011, 01:46 PM	#17
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar Here is a picture for everyone's enjoyment: This was from an Anejo back in '07. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

03-08-2011, 02:18 PM	#19
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar Wow that is quite disgusting. Looks like your cigar got shot and is bleeding. I'm glad I've never had that happen.

03-08-2011, 02:43 PM	#20
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar Had that happen more frequently as of late too. Not sure why. I've been told it is often cause by drawing too frequently, yet I frequently re-light due to the fact I can't shut up long enough to keep my cigars lit. I have been trying lower humidity in my 'dor, again opposite from what I've heard the cause to be. I hear folks say hot-box and/or too wet = tar on the head. Yet I'm doing the opposite and it seems to be happening more often. Maybe 1 out of every 5-10 smokes. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain