How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint.

Thellamattina · 05-04-2013, 05:17 PM

Well as the title says, I just picked up a Drew Estate Java Mint from my local cigar shop and it is a square shaped cigar obviously. I have a guillotine cutter and cigar scissors but what is the proper way to cut a square cigar? Will my guillotine or scissors just crush cut the end and ruin it?

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Brlesq · 05-04-2013, 05:20 PM

As long as the guillotine is sharp, it should be just fine.

CigarNut · 05-04-2013, 05:22 PM

You can cut (or punch) it the same as any other cigar.

Thellamattina · 05-04-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brlesq

As long as the guillotine is sharp, it should be just fine.

It is pretty sharp, it's an Xikar. Thanks for the input!

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

You can cut (or punch) it the same as any other cigar.

Yeah I for sure need to pick up a punch, I see how it would come in handy in a situation like this.

bobarian · 05-04-2013, 05:51 PM

Best cut will come from a machete or cane knife, with luck you will cut in half!

Like most box pressed cigars you can either use a guillotine or punch.

oooo35980 · 05-04-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Best cut will come from a machete or cane knife, with luck you will cut in half!

Thellamattina · 05-04-2013, 06:38 PM

Yeah, I don't know about that haha the scissors worked pretty well actually. My cutter wasn't big enough to cut the ring of the cigar. It was pretty tasty, almost like a menthol cigar with hints of chocolate. Burn was pretty good too.

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Newge · 05-04-2013, 06:55 PM

I've used a guillotine, punch, and V cut on box pressed sticks. All work fine as long as they're sharp. But sharpness is very important with any smoke regardless of shape!

My favorite cut is a V on anything that it will work on. I recently discovered the V cut and love it! In fact im smoking a box pressed Murcielago that i used a v cut on right now.

I use a Xikar VX Metal V-Cut and it works great!http://www.xikar.com/products/cutters/vx-v-cut/#

Thellamattina · 05-04-2013, 07:05 PM

How do you achieve a "V" cut? Is there a certain type of cutter? How is it superior?

DaBear · 05-04-2013, 07:07 PM

I tend to use our V-Cutter at work for anything box pressed, and anything else I go with my trusty Xikar guillotine. Really doesn't make a difference smoking wise, I just like the feel of a V on a box pressed stick.

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Originally Posted by Thellamattina

How do you achieve a "V" cut? Is there a certain type of cutter? How is it superior?

Its a different type of cutter. They have a semi-spherical base, with a single blade bent at ~90 degrees to cut through it. Takes out a small notch of the stick that looks like a V when you stand it on its foot.

Thellamattina · 05-04-2013, 07:12 PM

Ahh, gotcha. I'm assuming they are used mostly with box pressed? Or can you use with a normal cigar as well?

DaBear · 05-04-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Thellamattina

Ahh, gotcha. I'm assuming they are used mostly with box pressed? Or can you use with a normal cigar as well?

You can use them with whatever(hence the semi-spherical shape, matches the cap of a cigar), its all personal preference. I have a friend who cuts everything with one, even torpedoes, which is the oddest damn thing to me.

Blak Smyth · 05-06-2013, 05:00 AM

I use an antique v-cutter every now and then but I seem to always revert back to my Palio. I personally would use The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch to light that Java

Enjoy.

Fordman4ever · 05-06-2013, 05:22 AM

Here is the V cutter I use. Amazing cutter.

Xikar V Cutter

Tredegar · 05-06-2013, 05:45 AM

Since it's a Drew Estate I would suggest cutting it lengthwise.....

hazydat620 · 05-06-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

Here is the V cutter I use. Amazing cutter.

Xikar V Cutter

I love mine, I don't use a guillotine any more, just the v cut and a punch. If the draw still isn't right, which is rare, turn 90' and cut again for a cross. With a lifetime warranty, I can't be happier with it.

Thellamattina · 05-06-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tredegar

Since it's a Drew Estate I would suggest cutting it lengthwise.....

Haha - I know there's a lot of guys on here who hate Drew Estate, or infused cigars for that matter. But I enjoy them on occasion. To each their own!

Blak Smyth · 05-06-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Thellamattina

Haha - I know there's a lot of guys on here who hate Drew Estate, or infused cigars for that matter. But I enjoy them on occasion. To each their own!

Absolutley, don't stop smoking something you enjoy because somebody else doesn't like it. Smoke what you like and we will all be happy! Cheers.

BHalbrooks · 05-06-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Thellamattina

It was pretty tasty, almost like a menthol cigar

Glad you like it bro. Thinking about that makes me feel sick though.

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Originally Posted by Thellamattina

Haha - I know there's a lot of guys on here who hate Drew Estate, or infused cigars for that matter. But I enjoy them on occasion. To each their own!

I've seen a couple posts in this thread that made me scratch my head. The same Drew Estate that makes the Liga Privada?

T.G · 05-06-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

Glad you like it bro. Thinking about that makes me feel sick though.

I've seen a couple posts in this thread that made me scratch my head. The same Drew Estate that makes the Liga Privada?

Yes, same Drew Estate.

05-04-2013, 05:17 PM	#1
Thellamattina "Charlie Brown" Join Date: May 2013 Location: Antioch, Illinois Posts: 22 Trading: (0)	How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint. Well as the title says, I just picked up a Drew Estate Java Mint from my local cigar shop and it is a square shaped cigar obviously. I have a guillotine cutter and cigar scissors but what is the proper way to cut a square cigar? Will my guillotine or scissors just crush cut the end and ruin it?

05-04-2013, 05:20 PM	#2
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,025 Trading: (17)	Re: How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint. As long as the guillotine is sharp, it should be just fine. __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint. Best cut will come from a machete or cane knife, with luck you will cut in half! Like most box pressed cigars you can either use a guillotine or punch.

05-04-2013, 06:38 PM	#7
Thellamattina "Charlie Brown" Join Date: May 2013 Location: Antioch, Illinois Posts: 22 Trading: (0)	Re: How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint. Yeah, I don't know about that haha the scissors worked pretty well actually. My cutter wasn't big enough to cut the ring of the cigar. It was pretty tasty, almost like a menthol cigar with hints of chocolate. Burn was pretty good too.

05-04-2013, 06:55 PM	#8
Newge Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Brad Location: Indy Posts: 4 Trading: (2)	Re: How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint. I've used a guillotine, punch, and V cut on box pressed sticks. All work fine as long as they're sharp. But sharpness is very important with any smoke regardless of shape! My favorite cut is a V on anything that it will work on. I recently discovered the V cut and love it! In fact im smoking a box pressed Murcielago that i used a v cut on right now. I use a Xikar VX Metal V-Cut and it works great!http://www.xikar.com/products/cutters/vx-v-cut/# __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." -HL Mencken

05-04-2013, 07:05 PM	#9
Thellamattina "Charlie Brown" Join Date: May 2013 Location: Antioch, Illinois Posts: 22 Trading: (0)	Re: How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint. How do you achieve a "V" cut? Is there a certain type of cutter? How is it superior?

05-04-2013, 07:12 PM	#11
Thellamattina "Charlie Brown" Join Date: May 2013 Location: Antioch, Illinois Posts: 22 Trading: (0)	Re: How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint. Ahh, gotcha. I'm assuming they are used mostly with box pressed? Or can you use with a normal cigar as well?

05-06-2013, 05:00 AM	#13
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint. I use an antique v-cutter every now and then but I seem to always revert back to my Palio. I personally would use The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch to light that Java Enjoy. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

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Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint. Here is the V cutter I use. Amazing cutter. Xikar V Cutter __________________

05-06-2013, 05:45 AM	#15
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: How to cut a Drew Estate Java Mint. Since it's a Drew Estate I would suggest cutting it lengthwise.....