I smoked a Centenario Classic B last night and it was a great tasteing cigar but it kept wanting to tunnel the burn. It was like the wrapper was not able to keep up with the filler. What's my problem...rolled too loose, humidity too high, not lit correctly? It seemed like the cigar was a little too soft which could mean it wasn't rolled properly. Would that cause it. My humidor is running at 70%.

If lighting & storage weren't a problem, I would suspect the filler blend. Your guess sounds good - indeed might be a little underfilled

I think I've had a similar problem with this brand as well

underfilled, not lit properly, not smoked frequently, humidity too high (either humidor too high, or was previously overhumidified and didn't have time to regulate in humi) are all possibilities

not smoked frequently?

Oh you mean irregular puffs.

Irregular puffs??!!

Maybe too long between puffs...

If one seeks irregulars for Puffs, this ain't the place

{I've never logged my puffs on cigars. Maybe I'm irregular? Need something [a clock or metronome] ta keep me regular, on da beat

MRN says:

"No novice cigar smoker should be without his handy metronome when learning to smoke a cigar properly. Most non-cuban cigars should be puffed at a rate of 6-7 puffs per minute. Cubans should be puffed more casually at a rate of 3-4 puffs per minute. You can order a handy "Puff Log" from many fine retailers, so that you can record your puff frequency and track your puff regularity. This is more important as one gets older as, often times, older smokers have problems staying regular."

I had this problem with a bunch of cigars. It was suggested that I draw a little more gently. This seems to have solved the problem, for the most part.

Take it easy, relax, and enjoy that smoke!

-bw

It must have been the loose fill as the cigar felt soft from the beginning. Too bad as it is a great tasting smoke. I've only smoked one of them as that is all of that cigar I brought along for the week. When I get home I'll try another to see if it is the same result. All other cigars from that humidor are burning just fine.

Ethan... MRN? I looked up acronyms and can't find it. I saw it on another board too and have no clue what it means. Enlighten me please?

MRN = Min Ron Nee - the 'yoda' of cigars - his book is considered by those 'in the know' as the bible of cigars

Okay... it's off to Barnes and Noble tomorrow. I gotta get smart.

oops. opened another door there...

Bring the credit card, it ain't some cheap paperback...

LOL @ al'Thor

Speaking as an older guy, I do have a hard time keeping regular with my puffs

Mostly because I forget I'm smoking a cigar, or occasionally because I forgot where I set it [in the ashtray, of course]

Is there any computer software for a puff log? I have a little clock that reminds me that it's time to have another cigar...

I love these cigars, and have never had one tunnel, though they are notorious for canoeing. Different wrapper shades, young/aged, humid/dryboxed, it doesn't seem to matter. I just put it down as part of the ritual (slightly onerous to keep touching up if you are using matches though).

Mac you are not going to find that book at Barnes and Noble. It runs around $100 and is a fantastic source.

You may be better off posting for it or info on where to but - checkout cw.