Cigars HQ

Never force the ash off of a cigar

Posted on 2/7/2008 at 7:41:26 AM

You get to determine how to cut the cigar. You get to determine how fast to smoke the cigar. You get to determine how long you smoke the cigar. You get to determine how to light the cigar.

However

The cigar determines when the ash comes off. Never force the ash off of a cigar. One or two VERY light taps with your finger is all that you should do. Better yet, let it drop on its own. I have ruined too many cigars by forcing the ash off. (They may start an uneven burn if the ash is forced off.)

And yes! They do drop the ash in inappropriate places sometimes. Learn to live with it. You will start sensing when it is about to drop and can then hold it over a safe area like an ash tray then give it a light tap with your finger. Don’t bang it on the ash tray.