What are some good even burning, long ash smokes?

BUCASmoker · 09-02-2009, 08:59 PM

I am looking to try some cigars that burn perfectly even, and have a really long well defined ash. I love smokes like that.

My favorite recent one is the AF Short Story... I didn't ash that thing even once, and had it burning til the tip of my fingers. I need to pick some more up!

Skywalker · 09-02-2009, 09:13 PM

Oliva Special G is another, also any Padron Anniversary.

bobarian · 09-02-2009, 09:19 PM

Even burns will occur more often with cigars that have less ligero. Ligero is slower burning leaf and often will lead to a wavy burn. One sided burns will occur in any stick that has not been stored properly or for too short a time. Sometimes the humidity on one side will be lower or higher than the other causing an irregular burn. Personally, I dont think an even burn or long ash is indicative of a quality stick. Any long filler cigar can exhibit these characteristics.

I focus more on flavor than aesthetics.

CasaDooley · 09-02-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Even burns will occur more often with cigars that have less ligero. Ligero is slower burning leaf and often will lead to a wavy burn. One sided burns will occur in any stick that has not been stored properly or for too short a time. Sometimes the humidity on one side will be lower or higher than the other causing an irregular burn. Personally, I dont think an even burn or long ash is indicative of a quality stick. Any long filler cigar can exhibit these characteristics.

I focus more on flavor than aesthetics.

BINGO!
Bob is wise

heavyd · 09-02-2009, 09:33 PM

As usual, Bob passes along some great cigar info. I didn't know that about ligero.

I think it's mostly a crap shoot as well. I smoked a cheap Spanish Galleon Corojo (from Atlantic) that made it all the way to the nub without ashing. When you get a cigar that holds a huge ash it is definitely amusing to see how long it can get

MedicCook · 09-02-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BUCASmoker

I am looking to try some cigars that burn perfectly even, and have a really long well defined ash. I love smokes like that.

My favorite recent one is the AF Short Story... I didn't ash that thing even once, and had it burning til the tip of my fingers. I need to pick some more up!

I did the same thing last night with a Short Story.

Skywalker · 09-02-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Even burns will occur more often with cigars that have less ligero. Ligero is slower burning leaf and often will lead to a wavy burn. One sided burns will occur in any stick that has not been stored properly or for too short a time. Sometimes the humidity on one side will be lower or higher than the other causing an irregular burn. Personally, I dont think an even burn or long ash is indicative of a quality stick. Any long filler cigar can exhibit these characteristics.

I focus more on flavor than aesthetics.

The Nubs come to mind!!!

09-03-2009, 05:09 AM

I have burned MANY WoaMs and they all hold long ashes. Last night I smoked a Tat Vercou #9 and it burned all the way to the band without even wavering.

Jimbo14 · 09-03-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

The Nubs come to mind!!!

For sure

BlackDog · 09-03-2009, 07:29 AM

I've done this with LGC Wavell's.

elderboy02 · 09-03-2009, 07:38 AM

I had a pretty good sized ash with an Alec Bradley Tempus.

DonniePaul · 09-03-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Even burns will occur more often with cigars that have less ligero. Ligero is slower burning leaf and often will lead to a wavy burn. One sided burns will occur in any stick that has not been stored properly or for too short a time. Sometimes the humidity on one side will be lower or higher than the other causing an irregular burn. Personally, I dont think an even burn or long ash is indicative of a quality stick. Any long filler cigar can exhibit these characteristics.

I focus more on flavor than aesthetics.

Wow. Thanks for that info! That is good to know.

09-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
BUCASmoker Where the sun never sets Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Vadim Location: Newport Posts: 267 Trading: (9)	What are some good even burning, long ash smokes? I am looking to try some cigars that burn perfectly even, and have a really long well defined ash. I love smokes like that. My favorite recent one is the AF Short Story... I didn't ash that thing even once, and had it burning til the tip of my fingers. I need to pick some more up!

09-02-2009, 09:13 PM	#2
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: What are some good even burning, long ash smok Oliva Special G is another, also any Padron Anniversary. __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

09-02-2009, 09:19 PM	#3
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: What are some good even burning, long ash smok Even burns will occur more often with cigars that have less ligero. Ligero is slower burning leaf and often will lead to a wavy burn. One sided burns will occur in any stick that has not been stored properly or for too short a time. Sometimes the humidity on one side will be lower or higher than the other causing an irregular burn. Personally, I dont think an even burn or long ash is indicative of a quality stick. Any long filler cigar can exhibit these characteristics. I focus more on flavor than aesthetics.

09-02-2009, 09:33 PM	#5
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: What are some good even burning, long ash smok As usual, Bob passes along some great cigar info. I didn't know that about ligero. I think it's mostly a crap shoot as well. I smoked a cheap Spanish Galleon Corojo (from Atlantic) that made it all the way to the nub without ashing. When you get a cigar that holds a huge ash it is definitely amusing to see how long it can get __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

09-03-2009, 05:09 AM	#8
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are some good even burning, long ash smok I have burned MANY WoaMs and they all hold long ashes. Last night I smoked a Tat Vercou #9 and it burned all the way to the band without even wavering.

09-03-2009, 07:29 AM	#10
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: What are some good even burning, long ash smok I've done this with LGC Wavell's. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

09-03-2009, 07:38 AM	#11
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,497 Trading: (133)	Re: What are some good even burning, long ash smok I had a pretty good sized ash with an Alec Bradley Tempus.