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Old 02-15-2009, 07:08 AM   #11
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Default Re: Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto

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Originally Posted by ChasDen View Post
Nice review and pretty much dead on from what I get, I smoke them and the 92's regularly. As for as the bitter start try lighting the cigar with out drawing through it. I toast the foot from about 3 inches with my Ronson and let it rest for about a minute. I then twist the cigar between my fingers and light the end from about an inch. Every 30 second or so I blow on the end and touch up the burn as needed until the entire bottom is well lit. Allow the cigar to rest for about 15 to 20 seconds and then draw the first smoke through the cigar. I started doing this a while ago with all my cigars and it eliminated that "bitter" first 1/2 to 1/2 inch.

Chas
Chuck,
Thanks for the tip. I try to take my time while lighting, though I'm not as patient as you obviously are. I will make a point to use your method next time and I'll report back.

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Michael
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