Harsh start

md4958 · 02-25-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Trouble

I noticed that all of the cigars I have been smoking always start out very harsh and after about an inch mellows out very nicely. It seems it is all brands and types.

The last statement to me would obviously rule out the "Pepin Blast" that was referred to.

What humidity do you store your cigars at? The reason I ask, is because when i first started smoking I was storing at 70% RH, and noticed that everything would start off a bit harsh too, and then as the cigar heated up and lost some moisture it would mellow out a bit.

I corrected this by dropping my RH to 65% (I now like it even lower).

02-25-2010, 12:53 PM

All of the cigars have spent a month or two in my humidor at 65% with beads before smoking.

I was really curious if they roll the tobacco so it is stronger at the foot and more mild as you get towards the end which would make sense. You would not want the stronger tobacco towards the last few inches. Read that somewhere but have no idea if it is really the case.

neoflex · 02-25-2010, 01:39 PM

Just out of curiosity what have you been smoking lately that you have been experiencing this with as this should not be the norm clear across the board for most sticks unless of course your just smoking real spice bombs lately. How long have you been smoking cigars? Are you fairly new to smoking? Just asking because I could see if your fairly new to smoking maybe your palette just needs time to adjust to smoking cigars and maybe that is why smokes seem to be harsh at the beginning for you. Figured I would ask some different questions as it seems like your doing everything else right and really trying to think what else could be causing this for you.

JohnE1000 · 02-25-2010, 02:03 PM

OP: I have noticed the same thing. I don't think it has anything to do with how the cigar is lit nor humidity. I think it is how the cigar is roled, and how the pallet adapt to the flavor. Just when you eat something spicy. The first bite is the strongest. After that you pallet get used to it.

02-25-2010, 12:53 PM	#2
Trouble Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Harsh start All of the cigars have spent a month or two in my humidor at 65% with beads before smoking. I was really curious if they roll the tobacco so it is stronger at the foot and more mild as you get towards the end which would make sense. You would not want the stronger tobacco towards the last few inches. Read that somewhere but have no idea if it is really the case.

02-25-2010, 01:39 PM	#3
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Harsh start Just out of curiosity what have you been smoking lately that you have been experiencing this with as this should not be the norm clear across the board for most sticks unless of course your just smoking real spice bombs lately. How long have you been smoking cigars? Are you fairly new to smoking? Just asking because I could see if your fairly new to smoking maybe your palette just needs time to adjust to smoking cigars and maybe that is why smokes seem to be harsh at the beginning for you. Figured I would ask some different questions as it seems like your doing everything else right and really trying to think what else could be causing this for you. __________________

02-25-2010, 02:03 PM	#4
JohnE1000 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 393 Trading: (39)	Re: Harsh start OP: I have noticed the same thing. I don't think it has anything to do with how the cigar is lit nor humidity. I think it is how the cigar is roled, and how the pallet adapt to the flavor. Just when you eat something spicy. The first bite is the strongest. After that you pallet get used to it.