Whether your new to smoking cigars, or a veteran that's been smoking for many years, this 8 minute video by Nick Perdomo is full of great tips! I know that I learned something. :smoker:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmBeg5YLpns
Yeah great video, I always remove the bands I will for sure attempt to break that habit after that and see if I can pick up on a difference....that is one of my pet peeves tho, he kinda hit on it...I realize they are hand produced products, but you often do damage some part of the wrapper when removing the band, and some bands now are like very large and elaborate, so I like to remove them before lighting.
Brilliant. Years of trial and error have brought me to this very same technique. Wish I'd seen this video long ago!
Good stuff, thanks for posting, I got a little bit edumacated... :smoker:
Well damn, I thought I'd seen most everything but definitely learned something new.
Definitely worth watching. Thanks for posting.
Wow, Nick is a smooth salesman, used the word cigar 62 times by my count! Great explanation on why to bother toasting the foot. Thanks for posting.
I guess the saying is true "If you pay attention you learn something everyday"
Good video, nice to hear from an expert!
Thanks for the link Bruce.
I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.
"...and you destroy the smoking experience completely." That is not accurate. Bombastic phrasing is not appropriate.
Damn Nick. Who lays out your clothes? That combo is Vaudeville loud.
Great video. I remember watching it when I first started getting serious about cigars. Thanks for sharing that link. It was good to review.
Been doing it this way for decades and it makes a difference for sure
Quotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PM
I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.
True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this. :blech:
QuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019 2:04 PM
Quotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PM
I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.
True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this. :blech:
I've made myself a note, don't borrow Bruce's cutter, spit makes him queasy. I shall continue to be careful to use my own.
What did you think of them duds? Garish, no?
I'm with Brlesq
Quotewescat - 11/23/2019 3:03 PM
QuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019 2:04 PM
Quotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PM
I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.
True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this. :blech:
I've made myself a note, don't borrow Bruce's cutter, spit makes him queasy. I shall continue to be careful to use my own.
What did you think of them duds? Garish, no?
Gotta agree with Bruce, don't wanna swap spit with strangers
Quote05Venturer - 11/23/2019 8:07 PM Quotewescat - 11/23/2019 3:03 PM QuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019 2:04 PM Quotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PM I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.
True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this. :blech:
I've made myself a note, don't borrow Bruce's cutter, spit makes him queasy. I shall continue to be careful to use my own. What did you think of them duds? Garish, no?
Gotta agree with Bruce, don't wanna swap spit with strangers
What about with friends? :confused:
I have always moistened my cap if I plan to use a punch, but for other cuts I just make sure to use a decent cutter. Most 4-way shop cutters are dull as hell~! :shades:
I sure wish shops would sharpen their 4-way cutters. It’s fairly easy to do and makes a world of difference!