La Méthode de Jacques Puisais

[14holestogie]

Originally Posted by akumushi

I have used a very similar method for a few months, where I cut the cigar, blow out through it like through a straw, then take a pre-light draw to test it and taste it. I then toast the cigar to light it, then I blow out again once more before finally taking a drag. This method seems to cut down on the harshness and has the added bonus of allowing me to test the draw and get a pre-light taste. I tried the Puisais method and found it to be a tiny bit more smooth than my normal method, with the only draw back to it would be having to adjust the draw after lighting the cigar. I think I will continue to experiment with the Puisais Method with cigars that I know well and know what to expect from in the draw department, while I will use my own method for sticks that I suspect will have some draw issues.

If you would use a punch on the cigar and first test the draw, could you not then cover the punched hole with your thumb while lighting? Wouldn't that have the same result as lighting an uncut cigar, but also solve the pesky "Will it draw" worry? Just a thought.

[wayner123]

Originally Posted by 14holestogie

If you would use a punch on the cigar and first test the draw, could you not then cover the punched hole with your thumb while lighting? Wouldn't that have the same result as lighting an uncut cigar, but also solve the pesky "Will it draw" worry? Just a thought.

Some people claim that if they pre-cut and then place their thumb over the cut end, it has the same effect. I personally have tried this, but it doesn't quite taste the same to me.