Thoughts on purging

Originally Posted by CoreyD

Explanation of purging and reasons of doing it please. I know some and had tried it a few times but I'm sure I'm not only one that wants to grow in knowledge of this.

It seems the consensus is that if the flavor of the smoke is going south, becoming bitter or less desirable, then a quick purge (blowing out through the cigar, instead of drawing the smoke into your mouth), can clear up the not so great flavor profile that developed.