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That video that was linked hits a very good point that I am sure not a lot of people starting out know.
The 'flavor' in the smoke is not what is created by combustion. Combustion just makes smoke and very
little flavor is created that way. The flavor comes as the warm smoke passes through and around the
leaves of the bunch and oils are vaporized and some kind of fairy-magic osmosis occurs. The flavors
come mostly from the un-burned tobacco and are merely carried by the smoke to your mouth. That is
why smoking slowly and deliberately is so important. Partly because of the heating up of the entire item,
which is bad, but also because you lessen the time the smoke has to interact with the leaves. This is
also why people recommend the slowest puff rate you can manage and still keep the cigar lit and going.

It's just like the gas pump. There is still gas in the hose when the pump shuts off that never makes it
to your car. You paid for it but did not get it. Luckily, YOU DID get the gas that the LAST guy pumped
into the hose and paid for. So it works out. That smoke remains in the cigar until your next puff and mingles
with the leaves for 30 secs to a minute, picking up flavor. Your puffing draws THAT smoke into your mouth
and delivers flavor while it also loads the cigar with a little smoke that you will enjoy on the next puff.

Wo-ho, blog entry.....