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Smoking a Cigar Halfway
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Posted On :
Oct-08-2009
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When people debate the question of whether or not a cigar should be smoked fully or just halfway, they're really debating whether or not there is something inherently bad about a half-smoked cigar.
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When people debate the question of whether or not a cigar should be smoked fully or just halfway, they're really debating whether or not there is something inherently bad about a half-smoked cigar. Whether or not a cigar is bad or good depends upon the tobacco and the wrap, not upon how much of it has been smoked.
This debate stems from inevitable changes that occur in the flavor of a cigar as it is smoked. This results from the act of smoking itself and from the build-up of tar in the tobacco as one works their way through the cigar. Some find this taste objectionable and some find that the cigar improves as one smokes it.
The taste of the cigar changes because tar builds up in the tobacco as one puffs through it. This is unavoidable. It's not that the tobacco is any different from one end of the cigar to the other, it's simply that the byproducts of combustion inevitably build up and affect the flavor. Many individuals find this change in taste quite enjoyable and, as one gets more used to the flavor of the cigar, one also gets more "bite" off of each puff which makes it enjoyable from start to finish.
A cigar's flavor may change a bit because, of course, the tobacco dries out a bit as the heat from the smoke travels through the wrapper. This also gives the last part of the cigar a slightly different flavor than the first part. This is unavoidable and, again, there are no hard and fast rules about this. Some individuals will stub out their cigar halfway through and others will chew on the butt long after its gone out on its own. It's all up to the individual and one's own preference should be the only thing that guides their choice in this regard.
One may choose a mellower cigar, for starters. Though it may taste much lighter when first lit, it will become less sharp as one puffs their way toward the end. This is far-preferable to wasting so much tobacco. Some smokers actually find the last half of the cigar to be the most enjoyable. Experiment a bit with different brands to see which one proves to be the best. It's likely that there's a brand out there that will appeal to any smoker, no matter how far along they are in the process of burning the entire cigar. Waste is not a desirable thing where the prices of some cigars are concerned and finding a different brand is a good way to avoid it.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Smoking a Cigar Halfway_3963.aspx
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Author Resource :
Dave Sabot is the owner of an online specialty cigar lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including lighters with cigar cutters, Dave also authors a premier cigar tips blog.
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Keywords :
cigars, lighters, cigar lighters, zippo, zippo lighters, butane lighters, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Leisure, Relaxation, Educationa,
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Home and Family
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Hobbies
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