Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum  

Register FAQ Inmates List Calendar
Go Back   Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum > Cigar Forums > Cigar Discussion > All Cigar Discussion
Reload this Page Ash
Today's Posts Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-28-2012, 02:57 PM   #1
captTrips
Just in from the Storm
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
First Name: Dave
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 24
Trading: (0)
captTrips is on a distinguished road
Question Ash
I've been trying to find an answer but am having difficulty. First, the cigars are fine and I do not smoke flavored cigars. The cigars are stored well. I've noticed recently that the ash of the cigar has white, almost crystal shaped, flecks. They are not big, but are noticeable. My mind tells me I've asked about this before but I can't remember the answer. . Thanks for the assistance.
captTrips is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2012, 03:03 PM   #2
md4958
Captain Cannoli
 
md4958's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Moe
Location: Suffield, CT
Posts: 5,712
Trading: (62)
HUpmann
md4958 has disabled reputation
Default Re: Ash
Just minerals in the tobacco leaf. Nothing to be worried about.
__________________


"One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher
"If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.
md4958 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2012, 03:04 PM   #3
The Poet
Il megglior fabbro
 
The Poet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
First Name: Thomas
Location: Hickory, NC
Posts: 8,420
Trading: (2)
The Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud of
Default Re: Ash
What cigar? What wrapper? You may get more of a reply with some specifics.
__________________
Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.
The Poet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2012, 03:33 PM   #4
T.G
Grrrrrr
 
T.G's Avatar
16
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
First Name: The Other Adam
Posts: 15,557
Trading: (37)
Navy (Served With Honor)
T.G has disabled reputation
Default Re: Ash
Quote:
Originally Posted by md4958 View Post
Just minerals in the tobacco leaf. Nothing to be worried about.
Yup.

---

Here's a photo of what Moe is describing:
T.G is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2012, 03:45 PM   #5
dvickery
Team of 1
 
dvickery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: derrek
Location: edson , alberta , canada
Posts: 685
Trading: (0)
dvickery has a spectacular aura aboutdvickery has a spectacular aura aboutdvickery has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: Ash
tooth

derrek
__________________
i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am
dvickery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2012, 07:58 PM   #6
captTrips
Just in from the Storm
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
First Name: Dave
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 24
Trading: (0)
captTrips is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Ash
That's it. I heard last time this was good. Is that true?
captTrips is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2012, 08:20 PM   #7
RWhisenand
Feeling at Home
 
RWhisenand's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
First Name: Rob
Location: Nevada
Posts: 798
Trading: (7)
Punch AirForce (Served With Honor)
RWhisenand will become famous soon enough
Default Re: Ash
I guess if you enjoy "toothy" cigars then yes. I've heard that the little white dots are formed from tiny blobs of tar, which causes the cigar to become "toothy".
__________________
No function well beer without.
RWhisenand is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2012, 08:36 PM   #8
T.G
Grrrrrr
 
T.G's Avatar
16
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
First Name: The Other Adam
Posts: 15,557
Trading: (37)
Navy (Served With Honor)
T.G has disabled reputation
Default Re: Ash
Quote:
Originally Posted by captTrips View Post
That's it. I heard last time this was good. Is that true?
It's just excess minerals. Not really bad, not ideal because it means the plant was over fertilized, but doesn't really hurt anything.
Last edited by T.G; 07-28-2012 at 08:42 PM.
T.G is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2012, 08:41 PM   #9
T.G
Grrrrrr
 
T.G's Avatar
16
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
First Name: The Other Adam
Posts: 15,557
Trading: (37)
Navy (Served With Honor)
T.G has disabled reputation
Default Re: Ash
Quote:
Originally Posted by RWhisenand View Post
I guess if you enjoy "toothy" cigars then yes. I've heard that the little white dots are formed from tiny blobs of tar, which causes the cigar to become "toothy".
Tooth and mineral deposits are two different things, although they do look similar prior to combustion.

Tooth is a characteristic of certain varieties of tobacco, take Cameroon tobacco for example, and doesn't have anything to do with the excessive mineral levels.

Note, they aren't mutually exclusive. You can have toothy wrappers that also have excessive mineral deposits.

No tar in tooth btw.
Last edited by T.G; 07-28-2012 at 08:48 PM.
T.G is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-29-2012, 12:06 AM   #10
RWhisenand
Feeling at Home
 
RWhisenand's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
First Name: Rob
Location: Nevada
Posts: 798
Trading: (7)
Punch AirForce (Served With Honor)
RWhisenand will become famous soon enough
Default Re: Ash
Quote:
Originally Posted by T.G View Post
Tooth and mineral deposits are two different things, although they do look similar prior to combustion.

Tooth is a characteristic of certain varieties of tobacco, take Cameroon tobacco for example, and doesn't have anything to do with the excessive mineral levels.

Note, they aren't mutually exclusive. You can have toothy wrappers that also have excessive mineral deposits.

No tar in tooth btw.
Thanks for clarifying!
__________________
No function well beer without.
RWhisenand is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:29 PM.

Contact Us - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
All content is copyrighted jointly by Cigar Asylum and the content provider.