Nicotine

44stampede · 01-01-2012, 07:26 PM

Hey guys,

How much nicotine is in an average cigar compared to a cigarette?

Does it change as the cigar ages?

Cheers

chippewastud79 · 01-01-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 44stampede

How much nicotine is in an average cigar compared to a cigarette?

Depends on the cigar.

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Originally Posted by 44stampede

Does it change as the cigar ages?

Yes.

icehog3 · 01-01-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 44stampede

Hey guys,

How much nicotine is in an average cigar compared to a cigarette?

Cheers

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Depends on the cigar.

Yup.....there's not really an "average cigar", the blends differ significantly.

01-01-2012, 08:01 PM

Different absorption because you don't inhale cigar smoke. I'm just guessing that cigar tobacco has less nicotine per gram weight just because of the fermentation. Just a guess.

markem · 01-01-2012, 08:08 PM

Fourth article under a google search "nicotine cigar cigarette"

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Do_cigars_..._more_nicotine

Basically, what has already been said but with some pointers.

another, similar, link

http://cigarcypha.com/?p=17

ApexAZ · 01-01-2012, 09:20 PM

I'm curious how much nicotine contributes to flavor. Anyone know? Didn't find much on the google.

T.G · 01-01-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I'm curious how much nicotine contributes to flavor. Anyone know? Didn't find much on the google.

Nicotine is both flavorless and odorless I believe.

Silound · 01-01-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Nicotine is both flavorless and odorless I believe.

Nicotine is an alkaloid, therefore it will have a slightly bitter unpleasant taste in a natural, more pure form. In its presence in tobacco, there is not enough nicotine to generally produce a distinct flavor, although it is possible.

T.G · 01-01-2012, 10:40 PM

Thanks.

ApexAZ · 01-02-2012, 01:21 PM

So, one of the talking points against regulation of cigars by the FDA is their intent to reduce nicotine content in cigars, which they (opposition of the regulation) claim will have an adverse affect on their flavor.

I'm not saying I agree with the legislation, but I wish we could get some honesty from both sides.

Unless of course the process of removing it will somehow impact the flavor of the leaves themselves. Maybe I just don't fully understand.

01-02-2012, 01:28 PM

The process of reducing the nicotine would almost certainly affect the flavor.

ApexAZ · 01-02-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

The process of reducing the nicotine would almost certainly affect the flavor.

Yeah, I suppose it would depend on the method used. Either way, people should have a choice.

Personally I prefer less nicotine. The less, the better.

Sorry for derailing the thread, but the talk of nicotine made me think of this and wonder where they got their information, or how accurate it is.

Big Maduro · 01-02-2012, 04:14 PM

It's a personal choice. Why not reduce the ammount of alchohol in booze? Or goveners on cars to reduce speed,etc etc. They just feel a need to justify thier existance.

Bill86 · 01-02-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

It's a personal choice. Why not reduce the ammount of alchohol in booze? Or goveners on cars to reduce speed,etc etc. They just feel a need to justify thier existance.

Lets not do that, terrible idea.

Big Maduro · 01-02-2012, 04:31 PM

Sorry about the rant. I do want to share this concerning nicotine. I chained smoked cigs for 30 years. ( up to 3 packs a day) Nicotine is what makes cigs addictive. I quit 3 years ago. I have been smoking cigars for almost a year now. I can smoke (and do) sometimes 2 cigars a week with no cravings.

NCRadioMan · 01-02-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

Nicotine is what makes cigs addictive.

Or perhaps the manipulation of nicotine by big tobacco increasing the natural nicotine content 400-500% from it's natural level.

Even then, I don't think it's so much the nicotine than it is hand-to-mouth addiction and latent oral fixations. But that's for another thread.

01-02-2012, 08:42 PM

Cigars are "healthier" than cigarettes as they contain lesser amounts of nicotine but as to specific quantity, I am not certain.

bobarian · 01-02-2012, 08:51 PM

I'm getting an itch.

44stampede · 01-02-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

Sorry about the rant. I do want to share this concerning nicotine. I chained smoked cigs for 30 years. ( up to 3 packs a day) Nicotine is what makes cigs addictive. I quit 3 years ago. I have been smoking cigars for almost a year now. I can smoke (and do) sometimes 2 cigars a week with no cravings.

This is nice to know. I was a bit concerned (which is why I put up this thread) about the addictive nature of smoking cigars now that I am getting addicted to buying them!

I do feel the urge to smoke more but I am unsure at this point how much the "being excited" of experimenting plays a role.

Big Maduro · 01-02-2012, 11:29 PM

That's something only you will be able to decide. The buying and trying new sticks is addictive in itself. I feel I have a handel on these that I never had with my camels. During the past several months,there has been a couple of weeks in between cigars at times. Just keep an eye on yourself and be honest with your self, Mike

01-01-2012, 07:26 PM	#1
44stampede Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Brett Location: Singapore Posts: 985 Trading: (21)	Nicotine Hey guys, How much nicotine is in an average cigar compared to a cigarette? Does it change as the cigar ages? Cheers

01-01-2012, 08:01 PM	#4
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nicotine Different absorption because you don't inhale cigar smoke. I'm just guessing that cigar tobacco has less nicotine per gram weight just because of the fermentation. Just a guess.

01-01-2012, 08:08 PM	#5
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Nicotine Fourth article under a google search "nicotine cigar cigarette" http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Do_cigars_..._more_nicotine Basically, what has already been said but with some pointers. another, similar, link http://cigarcypha.com/?p=17 __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-01-2012, 09:20 PM	#6
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Nicotine I'm curious how much nicotine contributes to flavor. Anyone know? Didn't find much on the google.

01-01-2012, 10:40 PM	#9
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Nicotine Thanks.

01-02-2012, 01:21 PM	#10
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Nicotine So, one of the talking points against regulation of cigars by the FDA is their intent to reduce nicotine content in cigars, which they (opposition of the regulation) claim will have an adverse affect on their flavor. I'm not saying I agree with the legislation, but I wish we could get some honesty from both sides. Unless of course the process of removing it will somehow impact the flavor of the leaves themselves. Maybe I just don't fully understand.

01-02-2012, 01:28 PM	#11
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nicotine The process of reducing the nicotine would almost certainly affect the flavor.

01-02-2012, 04:14 PM	#13
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Nicotine It's a personal choice. Why not reduce the ammount of alchohol in booze? Or goveners on cars to reduce speed,etc etc. They just feel a need to justify thier existance.

01-02-2012, 04:31 PM	#15
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Nicotine Sorry about the rant. I do want to share this concerning nicotine. I chained smoked cigs for 30 years. ( up to 3 packs a day) Nicotine is what makes cigs addictive. I quit 3 years ago. I have been smoking cigars for almost a year now. I can smoke (and do) sometimes 2 cigars a week with no cravings.

01-02-2012, 08:42 PM	#17
BnBTobacco Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nicotine Cigars are "healthier" than cigarettes as they contain lesser amounts of nicotine but as to specific quantity, I am not certain.

01-02-2012, 08:51 PM	#18
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Nicotine I'm getting an itch.

01-02-2012, 11:29 PM	#20
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Nicotine That's something only you will be able to decide. The buying and trying new sticks is addictive in itself. I feel I have a handel on these that I never had with my camels. During the past several months,there has been a couple of weeks in between cigars at times. Just keep an eye on yourself and be honest with your self, Mike