never had it before

12-13-2010, 08:57 PM

I had a illusione 88 and on the cut end of the cigar I got about half way through the cigar and it got real stiff to draw and a dark bitter sticky liquid was secreting out and made it so bitter I couldn't even get through half the smoke does anyone know what it is or had it happen to you

Bill86 · 12-13-2010, 08:58 PM

From what I hear that is tar.....and you pretty much have to trash the stick.

quantim0 · 12-13-2010, 08:59 PM

Tar probably. The only times I have had a cigar tar is in figurados. It sucks and sometimes can be remedied with a new cut of the head.

12-13-2010, 09:04 PM

Thats what I thought I trashed the stick it was the corona size but it just made me mad because it started out nice and earthy and flavorful with nice ash then bam bitter and super hard to draw

DaBear · 12-13-2010, 09:37 PM

make sure to purge the cigar next time you begin to notice that happening, itll clear out some of the tar and might help salvage the remainder of the smoke

Ratters · 12-13-2010, 09:46 PM

Just re-clip the end of the cigar, then blow out while holding the lighter in front if it for a nice flame show and it will be back to it's normal yummy goodness. I usually get it with narrow ring cigars, occasionally with bigger ones, but never had to trash a stick because of it.

Ismith75 · 12-13-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

Just re-clip the end of the cigar, then blow out while holding the lighter in front if it for a nice flame show and it will be back to it's normal yummy goodness. I usually get it with narrow ring cigars, occasionally with bigger ones, but never had to trash a stick because of it.

And try smoking a little slower

12-13-2010, 11:46 PM

I love Illusiones. Luckily I've never had any issues like that.

sikk50 · 12-14-2010, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratters

Just re-clip the end of the cigar, then blow out while holding the lighter in front if it for a nice flame show and it will be back to it's normal yummy goodness. I usually get it with narrow ring cigars, occasionally with bigger ones, but never had to trash a stick because of it.

Sauer Grapes · 12-14-2010, 12:54 AM

Reclip and purge. If it's cold where you are, that also can help lead to tar forming.

KillerCelt · 12-14-2010, 02:10 AM

I'm glad I read this thread. A valuable learning experience as always.

Chingas · 12-14-2010, 03:27 AM

These guys know what they're talking about.

I drink that ****...

When it's happened to me, I simply do like they said above..., clip it again, purge and continue to enjoy!

12-14-2010, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the info guys ill have to try that if it happens to me again. it was just weird when none of the guys in my b&m knew what it was even the employees so I figured screw it when it was getting very bitter and hard to draw, just trash it and get an air bender chisle which have always been consistant for me

guitar4001 · 12-14-2010, 08:42 PM

easy fix - cut off the lighted end, then smoke the cigar in reverse.

*note: do not actually do this.

12-15-2010, 10:43 AM

ol:

shilala · 12-15-2010, 11:27 AM

I make it habit to purge my cigars real often while I'm smoking, just because I like to smoke them "clean". I don't like the "dirty" flavors that build up in a big stick. I don't notice it so much in little ones, but I purge them a bit out of habit.
By purging along the way, it takes a little longer for the backend flavors to develop, but I like them more and I don't get any ashtray flavor.
Mind ya, that's just my preference, enjoy what you like how you like it.

On the tar, you got your answers. Slow down, purge, and fix the cigar if you have to. Slowing down and not letting the cigar get hot is probably the best way to control it that I know of.

Skywalker · 12-15-2010, 11:28 AM

It could happen to any cigar!

Please do not give up on Illusione!

shilala · 12-15-2010, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

It could happen to any cigar!

Please do not give up on Illusione!

I gave up on them a couple years ago, Luke.

12-13-2010, 08:57 PM	#1
elemental13 Guest Posts: n/a	never had it before I had a illusione 88 and on the cut end of the cigar I got about half way through the cigar and it got real stiff to draw and a dark bitter sticky liquid was secreting out and made it so bitter I couldn't even get through half the smoke does anyone know what it is or had it happen to you

12-13-2010, 08:58 PM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: never had it before From what I hear that is tar.....and you pretty much have to trash the stick.

12-13-2010, 08:59 PM	#3
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: never had it before Tar probably. The only times I have had a cigar tar is in figurados. It sucks and sometimes can be remedied with a new cut of the head. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

12-13-2010, 09:04 PM	#4
elemental13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: never had it before Thats what I thought I trashed the stick it was the corona size but it just made me mad because it started out nice and earthy and flavorful with nice ash then bam bitter and super hard to draw

12-13-2010, 09:37 PM	#5
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: never had it before make sure to purge the cigar next time you begin to notice that happening, itll clear out some of the tar and might help salvage the remainder of the smoke

12-13-2010, 09:46 PM	#6
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: never had it before Just re-clip the end of the cigar, then blow out while holding the lighter in front if it for a nice flame show and it will be back to it's normal yummy goodness. I usually get it with narrow ring cigars, occasionally with bigger ones, but never had to trash a stick because of it.

12-13-2010, 11:46 PM	#8
jsd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: never had it before I love Illusiones. Luckily I've never had any issues like that.

12-14-2010, 12:54 AM	#10
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: never had it before Reclip and purge. If it's cold where you are, that also can help lead to tar forming.

12-14-2010, 02:10 AM	#11
KillerCelt Alliteration is key Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Adam Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 71 Trading: (1)	Re: never had it before I'm glad I read this thread. A valuable learning experience as always. __________________ -Adam

12-14-2010, 03:27 AM	#12
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: never had it before These guys know what they're talking about. I drink that ****... When it's happened to me, I simply do like they said above..., clip it again, purge and continue to enjoy! __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

12-14-2010, 07:27 AM	#13
elemental13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: never had it before Thanks for the info guys ill have to try that if it happens to me again. it was just weird when none of the guys in my b&m knew what it was even the employees so I figured screw it when it was getting very bitter and hard to draw, just trash it and get an air bender chisle which have always been consistant for me

12-14-2010, 08:42 PM	#14
guitar4001 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Between Goldsboro, NC and Africa Posts: 359 Trading: (0)	Re: never had it before easy fix - cut off the lighted end, then smoke the cigar in reverse. *note: do not actually do this.

12-15-2010, 10:43 AM	#15
Cattani Guest Posts: n/a	Re: never had it before ol:

12-15-2010, 11:27 AM	#16
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: never had it before I make it habit to purge my cigars real often while I'm smoking, just because I like to smoke them "clean". I don't like the "dirty" flavors that build up in a big stick. I don't notice it so much in little ones, but I purge them a bit out of habit. By purging along the way, it takes a little longer for the backend flavors to develop, but I like them more and I don't get any ashtray flavor. Mind ya, that's just my preference, enjoy what you like how you like it. On the tar, you got your answers. Slow down, purge, and fix the cigar if you have to. Slowing down and not letting the cigar get hot is probably the best way to control it that I know of. __________________

12-15-2010, 11:28 AM	#17
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: never had it before It could happen to any cigar! Please do not give up on Illusione! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!