Why shouldn’t I ash my cigar?” This question poses a dilemma for most smokers. The general consensus is that a long ash, to a degree, helps your cigar burn cooler by filtering out the incoming air. This ash-filter keeps the cigar from burning too hot and helps build flavor (keeping in mind that taste and flavor are highly subjective).
However, there is a downside. The longer the ash the more likely the cigar will go out since it’s effectively being “smothered” by the ash. Remember, the “cherry” or “cone,” (the red glowing core of the ash) is now that much further away from air flow.
If the ash has become unsightly, or worse precarious and unwieldly, don’t go knocking it off willy-nilly. I’d recommend gently “tipping” the ash off by rubbing it against the side of the ashtray. Keeping just a thin band of ash will protect the cone and help the cigar burn more evenly
Deepak Dalal
Deepak Dalal
Why shouldn’t I ash my cigar?” This question poses a dilemma for most smokers. The general consensus is that a long ash, to a degree, helps your cigar burn cooler by filtering out the incoming air. This ash-filter keeps the cigar from burning too hot and helps build flavor (keeping in mind that taste and flavor are highly subjective).
However, there is a downside. The longer the ash the more likely the cigar will go out since it’s effectively being “smothered” by the ash. Remember, the “cherry” or “cone,” (the red glowing core of the ash) is now that much further away from air flow.
If the ash has become unsightly, or worse precarious and unwieldly, don’t go knocking it off willy-nilly. I’d recommend gently “tipping” the ash off by rubbing it against the side of the ashtray. Keeping just a thin band of ash will protect the cone and help the cigar burn more evenly
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