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10-21-2008, 06:08 PM | #21 |
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Not nearly as much as when the flame (torch) touches the foot directly
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10-29-2008, 01:27 PM | #22 |
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As for draw, I have seen the term loose, please explain as I enjoy a really easy draw.
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10-29-2008, 01:31 PM | #23 |
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Loose & really easy are synonymous
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10-29-2008, 01:33 PM | #24 |
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When I read the term loose for the first time it was as if the guy did not like it. Sounded like a complaint. Just wonder why a firmer draw would be liked. If I can get a mouthful of smoke by breathing it's perfect for me.
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Additionally, I have found that a deliberate draw tends to create more subtle flavors because the loose draw tends to make for a hotter smoke (eg: faster burning). I hope this helps ~Mark |
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10-29-2008, 01:41 PM | #26 |
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Mark doesn't a loose draw also help the cigar heat up, and when the tobacco leaves get "too" hot they burn and disturb the actual flavor of the tobacco leaf?
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Thanks for the info. I guess I need to smoke with a guy that knows the difference so I can have a "feel" for what would be considered "to loose". Thanks again for all the help. |
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How about this one.
I have a cigar band that says Triple Fermented on it. What does that mean? |
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The objectives of fermentation are: - To transform the majority of proteins into amino acids. - To reduce the contents of nitrogenous substances. - To eliminate starches and sugars totally. - To diminish the contents of nicotine. - To transform the chemical composition of the leaves. - To oxidize some pigments. - To cause the presence of dark colors in the leaf. - To diminish the thickness of the leaf. - To stimulate the reactions of oxidation. - To contribute to the ulterior development of the aroma of the leaf. This is done typically two times for most cigars. Cohiba is know of it's triple fermentation as well as others. Your cigar label indicates that it went through 3 fermentations (no kidding, right ). Additionally, the "ammonia" or "sick period" that you sometimes get with cigars in the box is actually an additional 'mini' fermentation that they may go through. I hope this helps ~Mark . |
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How is a blend mixed? Do the blenders smoke leaves from a single batch or something similar to figure out what will go well with different crops?
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Of course, as crops rotate the blends try to remain the same but the flavor profile would obviously change due to new crops & tobacco stains. I hope this helps ~Mark . |
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Mark,
Thank you for all the information. One last thing, are Cuban's done the same way? Quote:
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10-31-2008, 06:37 AM | #35 | |
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Correct but not sure if the "cooked" maduros is the same thing as "forced fermentation".
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Ok. I have a question: what's the significance of the different colours of ash? I've seen gray, brown/beige, white and black. I suspect there's a chemical reason for it but I was curious if anyone knows of a layman's definition of each.
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