I tend to smoke faster than most people. I can't remember the last time I had a smoke last more than an hour, but I read about others that smoke for 1 1/2 or 2 hours.
Good rule of thumb to follow is a puff every 30-45 seconds. Adjust accordingly depending on the ring gauge of your cigar (i.e. smaller ring gauge = smoke slower).
Obviously, it depends on how tight the draw is, ring gauge, etc. But in general, a typical robusto will take over an hour (1:15 to 1:30). Toro 1:30-1:45, Churchill I'll plan at least 2 hours if not more. I tend to smoke a bit slower than some, so smoking a bit faster than these times may not negatively affect your smoking, it's the guys that take 30 minutes for a robusto that are just killing their cigars. I watched a guy I know smoke an Olive Series V lancero (7x38) in 45 minutes. All the way to the nub. Gross.
Obviously, it depends on how tight the draw is, ring gauge, etc. But in general, a typical robusto will take over an hour (1:15 to 1:30). Toro 1:30-1:45, Churchill I'll plan at least 2 hours if not more. I tend to smoke a bit slower than some.
I could give you some typical smoke times for me, but I'm rather notorious for smoking slow. When JoeyJoe and I did our MoW day, we started MoW Original Toros at the same time, and he was finished and 1/2 of the way into a MoW Special Edition before I finished my MoW Original...
Rather than give a rigid time structure, I'll just say smoke at the pace you're comfortable with that doesn't cause your cigar to burn hot. This can and will vary from cigar to cigar depending on vitola and how tightly/loosely packed it is. When I catch myself smoking a little too quickly, I try to dial it back and remind myself that I smoke cigars for the relaxation factor and not to set a world record on smoking time.
The way I smoke is to smoke the cigar as long as its still enjoyable.. As far as how often to draw from the cigar, I draw from it just enough to keep it fully lit. Hope this helps! Enjoy
I smoke slow. and it also depends on the particular brand we are talking about. To me, the biggest key is the time between puffs. I like to keep it around a minute between, but sometimes faster. I wouldn't do more than a couple draws a minute. Similarly, I wouldn't go more than a few minutes between draws or you could have burn issues or even have to relight the whole stick.
It depends where and when im smoking...If I am at the B&M having a drink and chatting with friends, sometimes I can make a toro last 1.75-2 hours...If I am smoking the same toro on the back porch with nobody around, I tend to smoke a little faster, only lasting around an hour...
Smoking alone definately gets me to smoke ALOT faster. When I'm with buddies I tend to puff once a minute. I also tend to put it out alot faster when I'm alone. When alone, I probably put the cigar out when it's 3/4 burnt. Many have criticized me for this but I don't liek the harsh flavors that the end of the cigar brings. I'd rather put it out and go back inside especially when it's this hot out.
When with friends, I smoke alot slower and tend to be the last one done becuase I'm a big talker. It's all relative though, do what makes ya happy, brother.
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