Tar? - Page 2

Ferrari5180 · 03-02-2010, 06:12 AM

It happens to good cigars as well, not only cheaper productions. I do agree that it can be quite intolerable when there is too much tar on a cigar. It will clearly change, and possibly ruin the cigar taste and experience. When this sometimes happens to me, I grab a toothpick and remove most of the tar carefully without ruining the cigar, and then wait until the cigar cools down. Anyhow, hopefully this doesn't happen again to you or anyone, it can be quite frustrating. Also, thanks Walt for the link, it has been very informative. I am really enjoying your short ashes videos, keep it up!

hotreds · 03-02-2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottishSmoker

because it had almost a maple syrup flavor...

maple syrup tar!

neoflex · 03-02-2010, 08:00 AM

I am glad to admit that this has never happened to me. I've seen pictures and heard stories but luckily I have never experienced it. (Runs to go knock on some solid wood)

Zanaspus · 03-02-2010, 11:13 AM

I've had it happen on every full bodied lancero I ever smoked. Why I don't buy lanceros anymore.

CigarNut · 03-02-2010, 12:38 PM

I have had it happen to me pretty consistently with some Hemingway Short Story's that I picked up recently. They have been in my humi now for a least a month and it still happens.

When it does happen I just cut the end of (then carefully wipe off my cutter) and continue smoking. The tar does not usually come back after that -- at least not with the shorter smokes. If it does I cut again...

ucla695 · 03-02-2010, 12:47 PM

Those pics make me want to

Razorhog · 03-02-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Walt

I asked this question a while back and below is the answer I got from a manufacturer.

Remainder of that article can be found here

Thanks! I added a comment. Seems the tar issue is shrouded in mystery....

quantim0 · 03-02-2010, 09:03 PM

I've had it happen with 2 figurados. One was a Oliva V that I had months ago, the second was yesterday with a Pepin Cuban Classic. I trashed the V since it made me sick. I just cut the Pepin again and it was fine. But I won't be smoking figurados anymore.

Razorhog · 03-02-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by quantim0

I've had it happen with 2 figurados. One was a Oliva V that I had months ago, the second was yesterday with a Pepin Cuban Classic. I trashed the V since it made me sick. I just cut the Pepin again and it was fine. But I won't be smoking figurados anymore.

I'm beginning to think that tar is caused by drawing too hard, which can and is often caused by certain vitolas like figurados.

03-02-2010, 06:12 AM	#21
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Tar? It happens to good cigars as well, not only cheaper productions. I do agree that it can be quite intolerable when there is too much tar on a cigar. It will clearly change, and possibly ruin the cigar taste and experience. When this sometimes happens to me, I grab a toothpick and remove most of the tar carefully without ruining the cigar, and then wait until the cigar cools down. Anyhow, hopefully this doesn't happen again to you or anyone, it can be quite frustrating. Also, thanks Walt for the link, it has been very informative. I am really enjoying your short ashes videos, keep it up!

03-02-2010, 08:00 AM	#23
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Tar? I am glad to admit that this has never happened to me. I've seen pictures and heard stories but luckily I have never experienced it. (Runs to go knock on some solid wood) __________________

03-02-2010, 11:13 AM	#24
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Tar? I've had it happen on every full bodied lancero I ever smoked. Why I don't buy lanceros anymore. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

03-02-2010, 12:38 PM	#25
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Tar? I have had it happen to me pretty consistently with some Hemingway Short Story's that I picked up recently. They have been in my humi now for a least a month and it still happens. When it does happen I just cut the end of (then carefully wipe off my cutter) and continue smoking. The tar does not usually come back after that -- at least not with the shorter smokes. If it does I cut again... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-02-2010, 12:47 PM	#26
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Tar? Those pics make me want to

03-02-2010, 09:03 PM	#28
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: Tar? I've had it happen with 2 figurados. One was a Oliva V that I had months ago, the second was yesterday with a Pepin Cuban Classic. I trashed the V since it made me sick. I just cut the Pepin again and it was fine. But I won't be smoking figurados anymore. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell