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tailgater Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, May 14 2003, 8:54 PM EST
Joined: 06-01-2000
Posts: 26,185
We've all seen the fuss over a big ash on a cigar.
I realize that only a well constructed cigar will form such a phenom, but I've got a question for you folks.
Since the burn of a cigar relies on air, is it proper to allow the ash to form over an inch or so? Would that not restrict the air flow somewhat, causing the cigar to burn at a different temperature, creatiing a potential flavor difference vs a cigar with a properly flicked ash?
I'm just bored and became curious on this one. Thanks.
cwilhelmi Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, May 14 2003, 9:08 PM EST
Joined: 07-24-2001
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tg - I've thought about the same thing, I often notice a little bit different flavor immediately after I ash, I always chalked it up to the heat difference due to air flow.
jd1 Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, May 14 2003, 9:15 PM EST
Joined: 02-14-2001
Posts: 3,118
I notice no difference. Smokes as well with a big ash as no ash. I am getting better at keeping it off me though...
JustDanD Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, May 14 2003, 9:24 PM EST
Joined: 02-27-2003
Posts: 748
I've noticed a difference in taste. Cheaper sticks taste better with ash than without, probably because it keeps it cooler. Never noticed the diff with a premo stick, though. Ash on.. Ash off
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