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Crawdad · 06-04-2004, 04:57 AM

Hi guys. I love your pad here. I've been hanging out in other cigar forums and just found yours yesterday. Very cool.

Now for a question. I know that 'purging' a cigar makes it taste better, but I don't understand 'why'... Can somebody explain why sticking a flame to the foot and blowing makes the last half of the cigar ten times more enjoyable?

Thanks in advance.

smelly4tay · 06-04-2004, 05:06 AM

To the best of my knowledge, purging is to clear out excess smoke trapped in the cigar. The smoke sorta ferments itself, and can sometimes be the reason for the second half of a cigar smoking bitter. I purge when I want a clean puff from the cigar.

Purging can also help the burn.

Just my measley .02
SmellyDave

Crawdad · 06-04-2004, 05:26 AM

Thanks for the quick response. That's kind of what I thought, but I wasn't sure if there was some kind of gas build up in the stick or something. I guess I just wanted to know.

On another note, I've been crawling this site for the last hour and I gotta say, IT'S AWESOME. This place is huge and full of great info.

I think you guys may be stuck with me...

spiridon · 06-04-2004, 05:31 AM

Welcome to CW Crawdad........enjoy!

Ironman · 06-04-2004, 05:33 AM

Welcome Crawdad, welcome to the Hotel CW.....You can check out any time you want

But you will never leave

Glad to have you here

Ironman

DocRKS · 06-04-2004, 05:47 AM

to Our Forum

tbateman · 06-04-2004, 05:54 AM

Welcome to CW!

It also helps to cool down the cigar.

Crawdad · 06-04-2004, 05:55 AM

WOW!

Now that's an impressive greeting. Thanks!

Bobbyson1a · 06-04-2004, 05:59 AM

Welcome Crawdad.

jazznut · 06-04-2004, 06:15 AM

Hey there Chuck.

Welcome to CW, enjoy yourself and purge away!

06-04-2004, 04:57 AM	#1
Crawdad Club Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 1,557	Another newbie with a newbie question Hi guys. I love your pad here. I've been hanging out in other cigar forums and just found yours yesterday. Very cool. Now for a question. I know that 'purging' a cigar makes it taste better, but I don't understand 'why'... Can somebody explain why sticking a flame to the foot and blowing makes the last half of the cigar ten times more enjoyable? Thanks in advance.

06-04-2004, 05:26 AM	#3
Crawdad Club Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 1,557	Thanks for the quick response. That's kind of what I thought, but I wasn't sure if there was some kind of gas build up in the stick or something. I guess I just wanted to know. On another note, I've been crawling this site for the last hour and I gotta say, IT'S AWESOME. This place is huge and full of great info. I think you guys may be stuck with me... __________________ By the cigars they smoke, and the composers they love, ye shall know the texture of men's souls. John Galsworthy

06-04-2004, 05:31 AM	#4
spiridon Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Daphne, Al. USA Posts: 10,874	Welcome to CW Crawdad........enjoy! __________________ When you're ready to get in shape, click Here!!

06-04-2004, 05:47 AM	#6
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06-04-2004, 05:54 AM	#7
tbateman Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 8,899	Welcome to CW! It also helps to cool down the cigar. __________________ Mongo only pawn... in game of life. Mongoyim - JLOH #007

06-04-2004, 05:06 AM	#2
smelly4tay Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 312	To the best of my knowledge, purging is to clear out excess smoke trapped in the cigar. The smoke sorta ferments itself, and can sometimes be the reason for the second half of a cigar smoking bitter. I purge when I want a clean puff from the cigar. Purging can also help the burn. Just my measley .02 SmellyDave

06-04-2004, 05:33 AM	#5
Ironman Club Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,817	Welcome Crawdad, welcome to the Hotel CW.....You can check out any time you want But you will never leave Glad to have you here Ironman

06-04-2004, 05:55 AM	#8
Crawdad Club Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 1,557	WOW! Now that's an impressive greeting. Thanks! __________________ By the cigars they smoke, and the composers they love, ye shall know the texture of men's souls. John Galsworthy

06-04-2004, 05:59 AM	#9
Bobbyson1a Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rutherford,NJ Posts: 298	Welcome Crawdad. __________________ SEPTEMBER 11/2001 NEVER FORGET. And Support our TROOPS.

06-04-2004, 06:15 AM	#10
jazznut Managing Editor Emeritus Herf God Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 26,082	Hey there Chuck. Welcome to CW, enjoy yourself and purge away! __________________ My whisky adventure began at the age of nine. Good things DO take time!