Tar

sightunseen

I just finished a cigar, which had developed some tar at around the second 3rd. By the final third, the tar build-up was overwhelming and I had to toss it. I had cut the cigar but to no avail. My question is, was the tar a product of the cigar being in its sick period? Would additional aging prevent this from happening?

madurofan

dennisking

so was it seeping from the tip or just a lot of oily flavor on the palate

j0z3r

Most of the cigars I've had tar problems with have also had a tight draw, my theory is that the restricted air flow causes the tar to be drawn toward the head. On some cigars there is likely nothing you can do about it, but with a torpedo I make sure and give a generous cut to allow adequate air flow.

Goldy

The worst tar gar I have had was a Serie R Torpedo. Other shapes I have tried in that same line dont seem to be as bad as the torpedo.

bbc020

j0z3r:

Most of the cigars I've had tar problems with have also had a tight draw, my theory is that the restricted air flow causes the tar to be drawn toward the head. On some cigars there is likely nothing you can do about it, but with a torpedo I make sure and give a generous cut to allow adequate air flow.

I agree...I seem to get less tar build up when the draw is a bit more free than tight. I too try to cut torpedos somewhat generously to allow for a better draw

sightunseen

madurofan

I still wanna know what the sick period is ...

sightunseen

madurofan:

I still wanna know what the sick period is ...

I think the term applies more to ISOMs. ISOMs are known to have sick periods because the manufacturers rush their cigars to market to fullfil demand, so the sticks don't get a lot of age time after they've been rolled. I've heard that if you ever get an ISOM, you should either smoke it right away or let it rest for at least 6 months so the cigar can "finish" the aging that should have taken place at the factory.

Hawk55

Sorry to ask this...ISOMs...? Interesting thread, I just usually attribute the "tar build up" to a tight draw and smoking too quickly...???

nightmaremike31

nightmaremike31

Hawk55:

Sorry to ask this...ISOMs...? Interesting thread, I just usually attribute the "tar build up" to a tight draw and smoking too quickly...???

I.sland S.ouh O.f M.iami

The Cank

The Cank

damn Mike. You beat me to it ! I thought I was going to get the chance to feel needed for a minute

sightunseen

madurofan

nightmaremike31

The Cank:

damn Mike. You beat me to it ! I thought I was going to get the chance to feel needed for a minute

Sorry bro, you can have the next one, I swear.

nightmaremike31

RaschNuts

bigharpoon

Me too! And I know it's not a tight draw because, as you said, the draw is fine. And it's not too hot on the light as I usually use matches and really try to not light too hot. And I smoke very slowly so the stick doesn't get too hot. And it's not my humi being too moist as its been around 62 all winter. I'm TOTALLY STUMPED!!!!! It's really annoying (tar) and ruins many a good stick. I wonder if it's a construction issue?

Krieg

you could also try blowing back through the cigar...sometimes that will give a little bit more time before it's time to toss...

DSWarmack

dennisking

If I get tar buildup, I squeeze the end of the stick to purge out the tar. After it's out, i just wipe it off. Some sticks have more tar than others. I've never seen any rhyme or reason to it.