let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT WAS?

I smoke for enjoyment and happiness, and we all know that "happiness is a wonderful thing," so when the stick goes south, I toss it out. I don't have a problem with the pitch if it gets to a point where I'm no longer enjoying myself. However, if I don't really like something I'm smoking I'll take it down to the last 3rd to at least give it a good chance.

[MNSmoker]

I pitch it if I'm not enjoying it. I don't get to smoke cigars that often, so every time I get the opportunity to smoke, I don't want it wasted on a cigar that I'm not enjoying. It's a bummer, but sometimes you have to lay down those expensive smokes.

[groogs]

I have no problem chucking a stick if it doesn't taste good. I don't care what it cost, the whole reason I smoke cigars is to relax and enjoy my free time. If a crappy cigar is ruining my free time, it is gone.

Originally Posted by groogs

I have no problem chucking a stick if it doesn't taste good. I don't care what it cost, the whole reason I smoke cigars is to relax and enjoy my free time. If a crappy cigar is ruining my free time, it is gone.

You nailed it, my friend.

[chippewastud79]

If the cigar sucks, toss it. I won't try to struggle through a cigar that tastes like crap. Draw problems can be a turnoff, but if I am still getting smoke and it tastes good, I will try to tough it out until I get a headache.

[Rockestone]

Pitch. Life is too short for a bad cigar.

[ucla695]

Toss it if it sucks.

As far as #2 goes, I've driven from B&M to B&M trying to find special holiday release cigars before, but I haven't done that as much lately. Oh yeah, cuz I don't have any more room in my humis.

[dadof3illinois]

I agree with groogs. I pitch it no matter what. My time is worth way more than any of my cigars and if I"m not enjoying it then out it goes.

[WyoBob]

If it's a freebie (like those included with some Famous orders) or gifted, if I don't like it (it has to be pretty bad), I pitch it. If it is a cigar I ordered, I'll stick with it until the end. This is because I research any cigar I order and check reviews on the cigar forums and Top25.

If the cigar starts off poorly but has a lot of recommendations, I'll stick with it just to see if things change. I wouldn't want to miss anything

WyoBob

[acruce]

I try not to pitch a cigar. Flavor profiles usually change threw out the smoke . For that reason alone I have a hard time pitching a smoke. You never know if the flavors get better if you pitch it.

[Rockestone]

I should clarify my earlier statement. I will pitch a cigar I am not enjoying, but that is usually because of the draw. Too Tight!! If the draw is fine, chances are it's not bad enough for me to toss.

[BlackDog]

Originally Posted by WyoBob

.... I research any cigar I order and check reviews on the cigar forums and Top25.

If the cigar starts off poorly but has a lot of recommendations, I'll stick with it just to see if things change. I wouldn't want to miss anything

I'm sort of the same as WyoBob. I'm still pretty new to cigars, and I figure that a cigar got a good rating for a reason, so I'll stick it out to see if it improves as I smoke more of it. I've tossed a few that has awful draws, and I tossed one I can think of that was just terrible, otherwise I stick with them to see if they get better. Maybe once I have more experience I'll be more comfortable tossing ones that I just don't care for.

[duckmanco]

If I'm smoking by myself, completely alone, then I'll give it to the halfway point or just beyond to see what it does. If it doesn't turn for the better, then I don't care anymore, and chances are, if it does turn for the better, it probably won't matter unless its mind blowing because I am not waiting that long for a cigar to come alive. An 1/8th to a 1/2 inch I can deal, but anything more than that seems counter productive.

Now, if people are around, and drinks are flowing, I'll finish it just because its in my hand.