Tar substance at the tip of the cigar

md4958 · 03-07-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Punch/small clip explains it.

Any idea why it happens some times but not others?

tighter draw, higher RH, environmental conditions... remember, youre dealing with a natural product.

One thought might be that a punch used on a 40RG cigar will remove a larger percentage of cap, than a punch used on a 56RG cigar. The smaller opening can cause an accumulation of nastiness. When you cut the tip, youre removing that nastiness.

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I'm lost, I punch all of my cigars and never get any tar.

Do you use different sized punches on your cigars Bill?

toasterhead · 03-07-2011, 09:38 PM

I got a nasty tar experience on two separate occasions from cutting a torpedo midway up the shoulder on an angle. I agree that a larger diameter cut may prevent this unpleasant experience.

I can still taste that bitter goo...

Dave

Bill86 · 03-07-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Do you use different sized punches on your cigars Bill?

Nope Moe, Xikar 009 Punch every time. Maybe it's because I'm using a larger punch on all 50 RG or less smokes?

md4958 · 03-07-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by toasterhead

I can still taste that bitter goo...

Dave

trying... not...to... make...rude... remark

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Nope Moe, Xikar 009 Punch every time. Maybe it's because I'm using a larger punch on all 50 RG or less smokes? :

That sounds probable.

Bill86 · 03-07-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by toasterhead

I can still taste that bitter goo...

That's what she said.

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Originally Posted by md4958

trying... not...to... make...rude... remark

That sounds probable.

Glad I went with the 009 then.

wayner123 · 03-08-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

tighter draw, higher RH, environmental conditions... remember, youre dealing with a natural product.

This is the best advice given so far. I do find it happens more in colder weather.

N2 GOLD · 03-08-2011, 11:54 AM

I've had this happen to me a hand full of time over the last 13+ years. I always thought it was just a mixture/combination of smoke, humidity & saliva...

but then again what do I know...

HK3- · 03-08-2011, 12:42 PM

Hmmmm... A few weeks back I split a culebra with one guy and a woman. Our two were fine but hers kept leaving brown goop on her lips so she put it out. Thought it was odd that ours were fine but hers produced mass amounts of tar.

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toasterhead Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Dave Location: Denver, CO Posts: 12 Trading: (6)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar I got a nasty tar experience on two separate occasions from cutting a torpedo midway up the shoulder on an angle. I agree that a larger diameter cut may prevent this unpleasant experience. I can still taste that bitter goo... Dave __________________ www.bluestorch.com

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N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar I've had this happen to me a hand full of time over the last 13+ years. I always thought it was just a mixture/combination of smoke, humidity & saliva... but then again what do I know... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

03-08-2011, 12:42 PM	#8
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Tar substance at the tip of the cigar Hmmmm... A few weeks back I split a culebra with one guy and a woman. Our two were fine but hers kept leaving brown goop on her lips so she put it out. Thought it was odd that ours were fine but hers produced mass amounts of tar.