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gmdjapan Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Mar 8 2001, 11:59 AM EST
Joined: 02-08-2001
Posts: 12
A friend gave me about 6 Anillo De Oro Torito's last week. I really enjoyed the flavor,what I could get out of it. The problem was the draw (And I tried all of them, my friend also had the same problem). I have never experienced anything like this. Is there anyway to improve the draw on a cigar? I almost broke my jaw trying to get a puff. Does anyone know any other brands with the same problem? I sure dont want to get stuck with any.
unklebill Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Mar 8 2001, 12:10 PM EST
Joined: 12-29-1999
Posts: 729
Often this is a problem with the way they are rolled. Try removing the wrapper and re-rolling it.
smokin.joe Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Mar 8 2001, 1:07 PM EST
Joined: 12-25-1999
Posts: 85
Good recommendation Bill, but I would hire an experienced roller to reroll the cigars. Might also want to add some Prince Albert tobacco to bring out the flavor. Just a thought :-)
BrentM01 Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Mar 8 2001, 1:25 PM EST
Joined: 05-30-2000
Posts: 343
You can't do anything about a tight draw, that 's just the way it was rolled. Only in a pinch will I take a thin wooden match and very carefully push a small hole from the foot to the head of the cigar. Make sure its centered carefully so as not to bust out the side of the wrapper Sometimes even halfway will do. If I don't want to just throw away a good cigar I try that first. There is also an item called a "Draw Poker" that basically does the same thing.....Brent
BMW Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Mar 8 2001, 2:01 PM EST
Joined: 10-21-2000
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I find that rolling the cigar under your foot on the garage floor seems to help.
gulfspray Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Mar 8 2001, 4:09 PM EST
Joined: 11-29-1999
Posts: 58
Draw poker works o.k. another solution is to cut the cigar in half. I know this is a drastic measure but unfortunately necessary. Usually a plugged cigar will only irritate you so if the cut does'nt work then pitch it.
mtsheron Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Mar 8 2001, 4:22 PM EST
Joined: 04-29-2000
Posts: 528
The drawpoker works decent. But you must get it at Thompson's however which is a bad word.
tailgater Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Mar 8 2001, 5:57 PM EST
Joined: 06-01-2000
Posts: 26,185
The problem is not with the cigar, but with your technique. Try to imagine that the cigar is your boss during review time...
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Mar 8 2001, 11:56 PM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
yes. get monica to start it for you.
Charlie Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Mar 9 2001, 4:52 AM EST
Joined: 06-16-2002
Posts: 39,751
Not a bad idea! She has experience with "poor draws"!
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