Cigar 101: Expert Tips for a Perfect Burn

[@valdikamenarov8630]

Doesn't matter if I know all this stuff already or not, I just love the vibe and ambiance of these videos and your discussions!

[@Retiredrookiecigars]

Personal experience for me, if one side isn’t burning, I hold the cigar with that side down and it usually catches up after a few minutes. I was always told the opposite but found this out by experimenting. Great content!

[@jonahb2149]

I learned hold the slow-side up and it should catch up. Maybe I’m doing it wrong 🤷

[@jackchuck4589]

Hey everybody, Jack from California. I know the rule is 70/70 but i find keeping my cigars at 65 humidity has helped tremendously when it comes to the smoking experience. Perfect burns every time. I know some like to dry box, i find that at 65 they burn perfect without a dry box. The flavor is better too. To each is own of course but lower humidity creates a better burn factor for me. Either way however u enjoy them keep it going. Cigars are a great joy in life, so however u enjoy them keep at it. And shout out to Holts for the best cigar content on the internet

[@holtscigars]

Thanks for sharing, Jack! Cheers and have a Happy Thanskgiving!

[@nydieselinfl]

Fantastic video gentlemen!!! Unless I'm smoking a torpedo or a perfecto, I use a straight cut. Torpedoes and Perfectos I use a deep V cut, like the Colibri. And regarding humidity for cigars, I use to have a ridiculous amount of burn issues. But once I started holding my cigars at 62% humidity, I have had much more flavorable, better burning cigars. When checking my humidity within the cigar, most of the time they come out b/t 58%-64% all day long. Doesn't matter what kind of cigar it is, the flavor profile for me is best if held in that range.

[@jamesdunne6279]

I tried 65 percent boveda but my cigars were getting to dry. my air tight glass container is air tight, I just had to go back to 69 percent.

[@G3ro_Oni_mo]

The most stable consistency of my humidor at home is 64%. I'm central Florida. I found that 70%--72% was too moist and had issues with burn quality consistently. Experience is a beautiful thing.

[@mjohnson8641]

I’ve learned so much watching your videos. The number one thing I’ve learned is do what you like, you’re not wrong. I actually make an X cut, two V cuts. I like how little effort it takes to draw. I enjoy the flavor I get from that kind of cut. Thanks for the information you bring us.

[@nathanhawee5373]

I hear it called a crown cut. I've done the pig nose to, 2 punches right next to each other

[@mjohnson8641]

@@nathanhawee5373I will have to try that. I haven’t explored the punch cut much.

[@joshveatch1824]

So I’m currently smoking a la aroma de cuba maduro robusto . I’m a huge rocky Patel decades and I have never met a maduro I didn’t like. I think Rocky’s been replace . Love ya boys you turn my living room into a cigar lounge with good friends smoke away brothas

[@jandnkeller]

I had a rocky Patel decades the other day at the lounge and thought man this reminds me so much of the la aroma de Cuba reserva. Great sticks!

[@joshveatch1824]

@ this was my first la Roma de cuba and it won’t be my last I wanna try the noblesse but it’s kinda pricey so that’s gonna be alittle while down the road but that purple in the packaging is sexy as hell

[@EatTheMarxists]

Rocky makes good cigars. So does/do the companies that make Perdomo, Ashton, Davidoff (kinda. I’ve been hearing people mention quality control issues after Henke left the company), Olivia, Black Crown, Black Label, My Father, and a bunch of others from cheaper than dirt to ‘your wife will be filing for divorce if she realizes how much you spent on that new box of cigars’. I’m also a huge fan, more than I am of cigars, of pipes and pipe tobacco. The best part is that we all have hearts large enough to love many different brands and that’s okay! We’re limited not by our hearts but by our bank accounts, and mine gets beaten up and has its lunch money stolen by other people’s bank accounts. 😂

[@joshveatch1824]

@@EatTheMarxists I had a oliva serie v yesterday it was a smaller ring gauge I think it was a corona but don’t hold me to that but it was delicious a nice little spice bomb . I’ve looked at Davidoff they look amazing but the ones they had were a very light wrapper and not a fan. But if it tastes good I’m down . I’m currently watch the rocky Patel interview from January and rocky is smoking a sixty it looks amazing I haven’t tried them yet

[@EatTheMarxists]

@ I’m more of a shade-grown Connecticut guy myself - I love mild but tasty cigars and I’m not a big fan of really dark and spicy cigars, although I smoke some pipe tobaccos that are basically just Latakia-Bombs. I don’t know why I can smoke a Lat-Bomb but not like dark, oily, and spicy cigars. I dunno - I’m kinda weird, I guess. Like I love perique tobacco, I love Virginia tobacco, but I absolutely LOATHE any and all Va/Per tobacco blends and I’ve tried a lot of them! Different boats for different goats I guess 🤣 I’m 100% not a tobacco snob. As long as you enjoy it then it doesn’t matter to me if you’re smoking a $2 cigar or a $30 one, and I don’t care if you only smoke Esoterica Penzance in a $5,000 Ivarrson briar pipe or the cheapest cherry tobacco in the cheapest corn cob pipe imaginable - I just want people to enjoy smoking cigars and pipe tobaccos no matter if I personally like that brand/blend or not. Lord knows that there’s far too many Tobacco Snobs out there already!

[@markhelsen513]

I prefer a V cut, keeps the bits out of my mouth. Instead of touching up, i hold the side you want to burn on the bottom(i know it sounds weird), it works very well for me. Great video.

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

Great tips as usual, gentlemen. I v cut, toast, light, THEN PURGE by blowing air through the cigar. In my opinion, the extra air gets the cherry hot without the flame from the lighter and that seems to guarantee that I've got a good light. Also, I prefer a single torch lighter if I'm making touch ups. I can be more accurate with my flame and "square up" a bad burn that way.

[@careygower8283]

Side not burning, hold it down. It’s completely counterintuitive, but it works. 🤷‍♂️

[@phil7574]

Rocky Patel, Perdomo, and Davidoff all have top notch construction.

[@warrenhall6577]

I just finished a Jamie Garcia Reserve Especial. Great video as a refresher and for beginners. Guys you got to rate a good cigar review for Thanksgiving!

[@glenncharles6622]

Love your content and this was another great video. A year into my cigar journey I am slowly learning all of these techniques. So far, for whatever reason, I seem to enjoy a V Cut more than a straight or a punch…

[@otrdriver6767]

Thank you for taking the time to share with us. I smoke very little but I have been doing it for 20+ years. It is important for me to be relaxed to enjoy the cigar. I am subscribed to your channel and like it very much. Thanks again.

[@jamarteamer1281]

Blantons. Beautiful fellas I haven't had that in years its so hard to get in NC

[@tonyparra6502]

I bought a bottle of Blanton's from Buffalo Trace last week for my dad for Christmas

[@dg5617]

Perfect Cutter every time! I like to keep it simple and consistent!

[@robertkaiser5977]

I use the v-cut for torpedoes, pyramids,belicosos and box pressed. I like a punch for any 48-54 ring gauge and a guillotine cut on 38-46 ring gauge. Depending on ring gauge I use a triple flame to start the cigar and I like a single flame for touch ups. Been smoking premium Cigars for 30 years but the last 2 years I've really got passionate and smoking much more. Been working as a Beer Consultant and we have a humidor at the store. Now I'm smoking about 30 Cigars a month.

[@02051970sonny]

Great idea on the touch up I'll do that from now on 👍

[@robertfleagle4250]

I like to use the guillotine cut, I feel i get a better draw. I definitely touch up my cigars and toast them before lighting them. If your cigars tunnel, try dialing back the humidity and dry box the one you want to smoke right away. I keep my humidity around 65 and temp around 67. And finally, awesome video as usual guys. For beginners, the best way to learn is watch videos and ask questions

[@corryreddekopp2693]

Hey, Amazing video you guys. I really like that you do explain in detail, it does help understand how the cigar should smoke from the lighting techniques you have shown. Thank you so much

[@holtscigars]

Glad it helped 👊

[@338red]

Second!!! Love the informative platform

[@patricklahr5680]

so nice to see a high quality spirit join your some. Blantons i would think being a novice smoker would pair w a mild smoke.

[@graysonlawrence5984]

In regard to which cut is best… For me, the individual cigar determines what cut to use. If I had my way, I would always do a single punch, that’s my favorite. But most cigars have a tighter pack than the punch can handle, and to me, that’s when I tend to have a lot of burn issues. In my experience, if you have too tight of a draw, the cigar won’t burn as good as having a looser draw. So whenever I go to light up a cigar, I make sure I have a fairly loose draw, taking whatever cut the cigar requires. I think the bigger factor of burn quality came down to humidity. I switched from keeping my sticks at around 70% down to a target of 65%, and I’ve had better success with the lower humidity. Love the videos guys, keep it up!

[@Jakelombardo330]

Pick each others next smoke and cut for the next long ash competition !

[@johnmac4769]

I normally do a guillotine cut. But depending on ring of cigar I use different cuts. On a 60 ring or larger I like a figure 8 punch cut. On 52 to 60 ring I like a v-cut. Every thing else I will guillotine cut. I keep my humidor at 65-67 humidity at 70 degrees. This gives me the best burn. A well made cigar does make the most difference. As far as lighting a cigar, everyone should have their own lighter, don't borrow a lighter. LOL.

[@scottwoldt7588]

65 and 65 hits the spot for me!

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

💯💯Awesome video fellas💯💯 For me the cut does matter. The flat cut seems to be the best. With other cuts i'm usually having to opening up the compacted Tabacco at the head. Sometimes with the flat cut as well. i Guess it really depends on the quality cigar when rolled. I'm no longer using the V cutter unless its a torpedo. Maybe experimenting here and there.

[@daveknowles3055]

Great video. I would love to see a glimpse inside your smoking location at home, how you keep the air refreshed and what's in your home humidor.

[@zevilowenberg7643]

Absolutely love your 101 videos. Get back to basics, make sure I'm doing everything right, and savoring the cigar as fully as possible Cheers, gents!

[@holtscigars]

Cheers!

[@4kfrank276]

I have some experience with lighting cigars now, and I prefer the soft flame or matches where I can directly touch the cigar with the flame and turn the cigar as I puff. Seems more even to me too. I tend to rush the torch burn method for some reason lol.

[@mikecunha2823]

My take on the cut. You can always take off more. I have 3 different punch cuts, 2 v cutters and 3 different straight cutters. Depending on the cigar shape and size. Slower burning side.? Puff on the cigar the slow side upward, let it rest opposite , slow side down. Perfect burn almost every time.

[@clausellray3949]

Thanks for the newbee over here keep that content coming

[@EatTheMarxists]

It’s a shame that you’re not closer to Harford County, MD! You’re close enough that I might have to take a fun day and drive out to see your store. There’s also a really good pipe and pipe tobacco shop, whose name I am entirely blanking out on now, that’s kinda in the same-ish area. Perhaps before Christmas I’ll come up and play Santa for myself!

[@bwicked3059]

Im really enjoying the La Aroma De Cuba Reserva cigars that i got from you guys.. probably my new favorite.. One of these days ill talk myself into ordering some Davidoff$ cigars 😂

[@HenryGains85]

Good to see the boys back, in the leather back chairs 💪

[@michaelschulz237]

Mazz n Facc I envy your friendship. You guys act like brothers and friends don’t come a dime a dozen. All you need is one great friend and your set. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Love you both!😎👏👏👏

[@AmannamedBurt]

Honestly, I use what ever cutter closest to me but I really appreciate the conversation

[@gilliesniper99]

Hey fellas, thanks for another great video! Could you do a video talking about what cutters, lighters, and other cigar gear you recommend? It would be nice to see a budget, quality, and luxury pick for each category.

[@michaelclementi727]

Hey guys another great video, I like a sharp Punch in the middle for a nice draw, but you are right about the lighting it is crucial. just a side note I think you guys own a mens shop you are always looking great!!! my girlfriend wants me to dress like that lol 🤣

[@dsouther11]

One issues I’ve had on a few cigars is the ember jumping back into an unlit portion of the wrapper. I’m talking about an inch or so back from the burning edge of the wrapper. My initial thought was it must be a pinhole in the wrapper igniting, but I’ve seen it on an area of the wrapper that is (in appearance) consistent with the rest. I’m still leaning towards a pinhole or an area of the wrapper that is more dry for some reason, any thoughts on this? A second note to add, I think the quality of the cut matters more than the type of cut. If you use a punch or v cut and are off center it can affect how evenly the air flows through channels of the rolled tobacco thus affecting evenness of the burn. Same thing with a straight cut, if it’s crooked it can have the same effect especially if you miss an edge of the cap.

[@graysonlawrence5984]

What humidity/temp do you keep your cigars at? Ive never heard of that issue before, but to me it seems likely to be a humidity issue. Also, what brands are you smoking?

[@dsouther11]

@ I keep them at 70f/68 relative humidity. I’ve had it once on a Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich maduro (love the blend) but more frequently on blends from Drew Estates such as once on a sweet Jane and twice with fat bottom Beatty’s. The offender are the factory smokes by Drew Estates, yes they are a bundle cigar so I’m not really too bothered when it happens on one of them since they are often my walk in the woods cigar.

[@sksforge6199]

Anthony, the guy who made the graphic with the cigar-smoking Viking really chose an… interesting pose 😂 Watching you guys from Berlin, and thanks to you, I’ve started to understand what smoking a cigar is all about. Thank you so much!

[@holtscigars]

Glad to hear it!

[@jams4441]

I love all your videos. They have helped me understand and appreciate so much more about cigars. Thank you for the service you're providing. I am curious, though. You wear suits in every video. How do you get them from not smelling like cigar smoke, or do you not worry about that?

[@holtscigars]

We made a short about this a while back. If you're interested search for "How to get cigar aromas out of clothing 👀"

[@benfairhurst4946]

Hey Maz I need to find out what brand that jacket of yours is! Love it!

[@SpartanA054Moose]

Cutting a cigar properly is very important! In fact, cutting a cigar at all is very important! My very first cigar, I didn't know you did that! Thank goodness nobody saw that mess!

[@peestrem31]

Did you light the head and suck through the foot?

[@zoolander221]

Thanks for the tips, cheers and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at Holts and their loved ones, cheers

[@biggshoes]

you guys make me want to stop by and have a smoke with ya

[@N-V-ME_313]

Romeo y Julieta reserva Real Sumatra wrapper with a punch cut never ever fails me. It draws perfect every time in comparison to a straight cut.

[@johncalvinhall]

Great show Guys. Personally, I prefer either a double bladed straight cut., or a reverse V cut. A simple single-blade straight cut cutter can easily mangle a tip, especially if it's a well used or cheap cutter. And a regular V-cutter begins its cut on the outer edge, which can tear the cap.

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

@johncalvinhall 90 % of the time, I use my Colibri deep v cutter, and I never have issues. Not being a smartass, but I've been smoking for years, but I'm not sure I've ever heard of a reverse v. What is that, and who makes it?

[@johncalvinhall]

@@OriginalOldSkoolFunk Xikar VX-2. It's also called an inverted V cutter. Though I've been enjoying cigars since '84, I hadn't heard of this until a few years ago myself. Normally, a regular V cutter begins its cut by biting into the center, a reverse/ inverted V begins on the outer edge. Personally, I have found this to give a cleaner cut.

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

@johncalvinhall I got it now, John. I am very familiar with the XV cutter (my brother has one), but somehow, I thought you were doing some kind of new exotic cut. Happy Holidays to you and yours, and keep it smokey...!

[@johncalvinhall]

@@OriginalOldSkoolFunk Same to you, my Brother in the Leaf. Merry Christmas!

[@sychopathicgaming2079]

So I'm fairly new to this channel, but have you two ever done a pipe smoking video ? It's always interesting seeing Tobacco connoisseurs such as yourself venture into pipe smoking. Especially since its relatively common for Cigar smokers to also puff a pipe.

[@tonynunez7147]

Great advice guys 💯🙏🍻

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Morning 😊 Awesome Video👌🏽 Thanks For Sharing 👏🏼 Happy Thanksgiving To You Both & Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@IgnatTudor]

Super material as always. Thanks allot 🥇💣🥂

[@holtscigars]

Our pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@codykramer3251]

Hey! So I’m smoking cigars up in Alaska right now, and I’ve been having trouble with my cigars burning uneven, canoeing and tunneling a bit and even the wrapper cracking sometimes. Is there any tips you have on smoking in the cold? I’m sure there’s some kind of science behind why this is happening but I’m not sure. Is there something I could do to help it? Thanks 🙏

[@ashergee6717]

As far as cut I think it depends on size corona I get the beta burn with straight cut all others it’s just what you like best

[@tp5401]

I v cut everything. Doesn't seem to matter. I think it comes down foremost to construction. Any cut on well constructed cigar will burn beautifully. A 💩4 cigar will burn like a canoe in a tunnel when the lights went out no matter the cut you used. Humidity of the cigar is second most important factor as far as I can tell. Fact thought... The better a cigar burns the better it tastes. Maybe it's in my head... But a crappy uneven burn I'm fighting with to keep even just isn't nearly as pleasant and savory. I'm anal with keeping an even burn line and holding the ash as long as possible. I can taste a difference when the ash is about to drop and the minute that ash has fallen.

[@danniebeard]

We had another question. When we buy packs of cigars, maybe like a 5pk or 15pk, should we take the wrap off of the bulk pack or put them in the humidor like it was packaged? What about the individual cellophane? Is it better to keep it on or take it off and season it in the humidor? Does shipping affect the cigars at all?

[@714chucky]

Smoking in the Oliva serie V torpedo you showed in the beginning 🤙🏼

[@fulgore8418]

Can you make a video on how to properly taste or how to get the most flavor out a cigar?

[@jefftougint6328]

Hey, Holt's cigars should also carry some Gurkha cigars. Their Maduro's were great!

[@Rob21-86]

Hey guys, Huge fan from Australia! I have a question about over humidification. I have a 500 capacity humidor which i keep around half full at all times. I have a boveda pack (69%) on each shelf so three in total. The hygrometer is always sitting around 67-70% humidity however the temp sometimes climbs to around 76F on a warm day. The other day i lit up a cigar and i could not keep it lit, it tunnelled and was an absolute nightmare. After relighting about 10 times and giving myself a head spin i just gave up. I can only think that it must have been over humidified, however ive tested the hygrometer and it is calibrated correctly. What else could be going on here, other cigars i have had since then smoke just fine?? Keep up the awesome videos guys!!

[@graysonlawrence5984]

I used to have that issue sometimes, and for me it took taking my humidor from 69-70% humidity down to 64-65% humidity. One factor could be the relative humidity where you live, if the air is pretty humid it can slightly affect your cigars even as you’re smoking them. Not anything crazy, but that could be a variable. You can test if it’s the humidity by making a small tupperdor and storing a few sticks around 65% and see if that helps

[@christopherkariuki5845]

Facc, keep the beard..amazing content and informative.

[@sksforge6199]

I also hold it topside , i am a bladesmith in my freetime and i learned that beat goes always upwards.

[@bencutfitness7848]

If it’s burning unevenly, sometimes I’ll intentionally let the cigar go out and relight, that usually fixes it.

[@ipolysix8978]

What lighter are you using to light that cigar! That looks awesome! Thanks

[@holtscigars]

Xikar Allume!

[@ipolysix8978]

@ thanks for the reply! I just ordered the Aj Fernandez 20th anniversary cigars need new lighter to go with!

[@ipolysix8978]

@ also was this the triple torch?

[@holtscigars]

Yes the Xikar Allume is a triple torch table lighter 🔥

[@graysonlawrence5984]

Another tip: don’t be hasty to touch up your cigar. I used to be super ocd about making sure my cigar was burning perfectly, I would always touch it up if it was even just a little uneven. The reality is that most cigars, if they’re from a reputable factory, will have some minor burn issues, but will almost always correct themselves if you give it some time. Of course, sometimes touching up is unavoidable, and there’s no issue with taking the lighter to it gently. But now, I learned to be patient, and almost always the issues resolve themselves. It just takes experience to know what to leave alone and what needs a touch up.

[@holtscigars]

Definitely, thanks for the comment!

[@steveBx3]

Good info...again. thanks

[@stevevig89]

Happy Thanksgiving y’all from Bulverde, TX.

[@holtscigars]

Happy Thanksgiving from Philly!

[@Darkness-n7v]

I'm looking for the perfect humidity for myself. 65 for me is to low. And 70 is a bit to much. I think I saw some 67 or 69 bovida packs so I'll grab some of them.

[@scottp8475]

Straight cut unless shaped then v-cut, just like Mazz taught me

[@matthewmayhew1744]

Well you said we can ask a question, here is one that bugs me like crazy. What do you suggest when you smoking and the wrapper leaf starts opening/ tearing especially in the middle? I see this often, it seems they wrap the wrapper leaf and don’t end it on the head, as if the end of the wrapper finishes in the middle of the cigar? Is this just bad construction?

[@hydroblaze1998]

Many times, if you hold your cigar vertically with the foot up it can help even the burn line...

[@colekoep8939]

My cigars almost burn my mouth sometimes or make my tongue feel a little burnt, even when my cigar seems to have been burning perfectly. Did I torch the tobacco or could it be personal problems or is it because I’ve never smoked anything until getting in to cigars two weeks ago?

[@anthonymazzola4470]

Try slowing down. Smoking a cigar too fast can bite the tongue. Good luck!

[@gailsack2635]

There are times I light a cigar poorly, yet still get a straight burn. Tobacco catches up nicely.

[@nathankerr4774]

I recently had a Nub Maduro that had been in a tube. I took the cap of the tube off and left in humidor. It was a pretty stiff cigar. Initially used V cut. Wasn't producing a lot of smoke. Went to straight. A little better. I would have thought dry cigar would really burn. This didn't. Needed multiple touchups. Can you explain?

[@kjmh90]

Needed this and you guys are drinking Blanton's Let's GO!!!!!!💯

[@martiny9506]

Thoughts on purging a cigar (blowing out) to “push out burnt excess?)??? Does it really do anything?

[@Darkness-n7v]

For me the cut matters a lot for the draw. If I have a af or placencia it doesn't matter usually. But for a lot of cigars I need to do a deep v cut/rose cut. If I know the cigar is going to have a great draw double guillotine all day. And if I have a normal shaped cigar and want to preserve that cap. I'll do a punch. But that's me.

[@Aaron-up8mk]

Regardless of method, If you cut the cigar wrong or with a cheap cutter it can crack the cigar and cause major problems

[@marcaummaru]

For me I, V, o doesn't matter directly, the size and format will be a more important. If you know that the cigar is more loose, you can "o" than go to "V" or "I" directly depending on how you like the a more to smoke oyur cigar, more strickly flow or loose.

[@markcassar2709]

Do service station torch lighters make a big difference in the lighting process compared to top end lighters?

[@traceyryan4635]

Gentlemen, I have had much success with the geatine cut more than any other type in my 30 years of cigar enjoyment. What is your opinion on using a cigar tip ? Like the ones used by George Burns .

[@hahanah1463]

Straught cut is number 1, it's what all factory workers use that ive seen and spoke to, so if ita good enough for the people that actually make them. However i enjoy a v cut on a box press cigar and quite enjoy just trying stogies with punch too now and then. But straight cut is the one id suggest to a new user

[@hahanah1463]

Not to mention a rival company but a certain cigar show.. Daily although its weekly not daily, have proven cigar burning on one size and the heat rises thing doesnt work on cigars

[@JimJones762x39]

Would it be ok to put my tuperdor in my refrigerator if my house is regularly over 70 degrees?

[@TubeDobs]

Between 65 to 70% (sweet spot 67%), V cut, soft flame and BOOM!

[@Badgolfer88]

Someone told me if is burning uneven to hold it vertically with the foot facing down. What do you two think? Does that work? Seems it helps but sometimes.

[@danniebeard]

Thank you!

[@michaelmarques748]

Do u guys smoke the cigar to the end or do u go just past the band

[@anthonymazzola4470]

Depends on the cigar. Our rule is simple. Smoke it as long as it tastes good.

[@81Treez]

I don’t know about burn, but the cut matters a lot for taste. I’ve tried and tried but the V cut ruins the flavor of some of my favorite smokes.

[@AChaoticProductionTucson]

Happy Thanksgiving gents! 🫡

[@liavshaham9653]

almost every time they mentioned humidity i checked my govee app to make sure im still at 65% 😂

[@MrTorreyL]

Also when it been lite the binder on the inside has caught up to burn on the other side

[@drizz9572]

On average, how many days do you smoke per week?

[@WoRLDs_CoLLiDiNG]

6 or 7 - 1, 2 or 3 each day

[@anthonymazzola4470]

5 or 6. I usually take a day or 2 off to give my palate a break.

[@vic_cast]

Fellas, spot on regarding the beginners tips. Cigars are traditionally a very manly thing, and new guys are often intimidated. Men dint like asking for help lol. But, yous missed 1 really good tip. Purging, especially on a re-lignt. Sometimes, if touve been pulling too hard or fast, or it went iut, you need that purge to clear it out. Might make all the difference in going to the end or trashing it. Salut!

[@holtscigars]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for the comment!

[@andeydimitrov3685]

What was the cigar Facc was smoking and you never mentioned the name of the drink you are having,please???

[@holtscigars]

Faccia was smoking an AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes Maduro and they were enjoying some Blanton's Bourbon

[@andeydimitrov3685]

👍

[@blackbearactual3932]

I knowwww heat rises, I understand fire well, and for some reason it always works best for me to put the side that isn't burning down and give it a puff or 2 to catch it up. If it isn't fixed after a couple minutes, I'll use the torch to touch it up. But I've tried turning the side that isn't burning up and it's gotten worse! How?? 😂 how is it defying the nature of heat rising?

[@odaraesu4226]

I don't trust the punch cut, I think that's concentrated too much and does not allow air full airflow

[@nathanhawee5373]

My worst problem is trying to toast a cigar and then fire it with a match or single torch. I always seem to get an uneven burn. But now I just roast untill it's cherries

[@michaelmarques748]

I look at it this way if they didn’t bring a lighter with them then oh well looks like your waiting til I’m done lighting mine

[@OneAndOneHundredPodcast]

I’ve only been smoking cigars for a year, i definitely have OCD about my stick burning even 😅

[@holtscigars]

We totally get it 😂

[@robertkaiser5977]

I try to keep my humidor at 70/70 ...90% of my cigars burn just about perfect.