Saving Partial smoked

Big Tom

Wife wants to know if there is a way to save a partially smoked cigar. I am new to the game and she has joined me. We both like the more expensive brands. She can only handle so much smoking and then stops with three fourths left. She does not want to waste the rest. What can she do?

hawaiianbass

In my experiance you can't save a cigar a certain amount of time after it goes out. A few minutes its fine but I think if you come back to it the next day it will taste pretty bad. Others may be able to chime in with better experiance and advice but there's my 2 cents. CK

Jetmech_63

PuroFreak

kuzi16

jlzimmerman

+1 with going with smaller smokes (nubs, robustos, etc..). I have a very hard time saving partially smokes cigars. Even if it's only several hours later it never smokes the same and is more bitter, imo. If you do pick up a partially smoke cigar, just be sure to blow through (blow out) the cigar to rid any stale taste that's built up in it.

Matt Marvel

I've had to put one out early a few times. It's never the same once you re-light, no matter how soon you do it. Just follow the advice these guys have given you, and you should be able maintain a decent smoke though.

Garen B

Just to parrot back what everyone else is saying, go with a smaller stogie, Nubs are pretty good, aren't too bad on the wallet if she doesn't finish it and if that is still too much, go with tins from the brands that she likes. Also relighting a stogie a day after you let it burn out usually never turns out well, at least in my experience it hasn't.

jihiggs

if you really want to put in the effort, you could cut the cigars in half, VERY CAREFULLY! They will unravel some, but it can be fixed with fruit pectin (use it as a glue). I imagine relighting a cigar could be tollerable if when it went out, you blow through it real good, and cut the end off. if the humidity in your area is decently high enough, say 55%, leave it out to air out some over night (could packing with baking soda help? not sure). then when you relight it, hold it fireside down for several min, blowing out occasionaly to get it lit. back to the baking soda thing, give it a try! I had a cigar once that had an interesting design printed on the wrapper leaf as an extension to the band so I cut it out. it smelled awfull so I put it in baking soda for a couple days, smelled fine after that. just dont try it with an acid cigar, could make a volcanic reaction (think the old science fair project with vinegar and baking soda!) lol

MAJORdorMo

Jetmech_63

j0z3r

Don't forget the 5 Vegas Shorty.

phobicsquirrel

Jozer makes a good suggestion. Vegas Golds are really yummy and the shortys are well short.

kaspera79

I usually don't re-light cigars the next day, but if you want to save them, cut all the burnt ( blackened ) remaining tobacco foot, Blow through it, clip the moist head of tar build up, And store it in a plastic bag without a pillow since I have found to much more added moisture will cause the cigar to become swollen and become unpleasant. Really though, smaller cigars, or just let it go.. Fresh is best.

JKTex

betasynn

I'd also add you'd want to purge it before you set it out. Also, I really do think going with the petit corona or a dagger or whatever they're calling the cigarette sized cigars these days might be a good choice.

kuzi16

phobicsquirrel:

Jozer makes a good suggestion. Vegas Golds are really yummy and the shortys are well short.

the shorties are a different blend. they have a cameroon wrapper.

JKTex:

NUB is a great 30-40 minute smoke as well.

what nub are YOU smokin? i havent had a NUB last less than an hour. the 464s are damn near 1hr 40min. ...no ash in the first hour.

gmill880

405bench

I try not to light up an "expensive" (>$10/gar) cigar unless I know I have time to smoke it.  I keep a large variety of sizes and robustistness (for lack of a better term) and decide on the smoke based on how much time I have and do I want light, med or bold flavor.  Frankly, If you and your wife prefer the expensive smokes, then I doubt you be liking a day old re-lit cigar.   I use to try it years ago and I never could stand it. 

My advise is get a good variety of the ccomm signiture smokes in the robusto size.  If you can't finnish the last half it's only a buck fifty thrown away.  And they are quality smokes. IMHO   

burchams

CAO VR Mural - A 4.5" maduro with plenty of flavor. Excellent for the beginner or anyone in a time crunch. About a 45 minute smoke.

Garen B

kuzi16

405bench:

I keep a large variety of sizes and robustistness (for lack of a better term)

"strengths" is the word you are looking for, i believe.

PuroFreak

phobicsquirrel

30 minutes is rather fast at least for me. about an 1 hour or maybe 45 minutes depending on how far I'll smoke it down too.

samijx

Somebody already mentioned to cut them in half prior to lighting up.  I had the same thought, but would add......if you bought perfecto shape, then you would have a nice cap on both ends.

undulac

samijx:

Somebody already mentioned to cut them in half prior to lighting up.  I had the same thought, but would add......if you bought perfecto shape, then you would have a nice cap on both ends.

I like your style.