NitrousPurger Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 I've been reading some posts that talk about throwing away plugged cigars. What is your definition of a plugged cigar? I've had some CC's that take a lot of effort to puff on. I don't know if plugged means nearly zero draw, or just too much work to enjoy.
Rushman Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Generally they fall in the category of too much effort to enjoy, which is why I will try once or twice to remedy the situation them chuck it and begin again. When I pull a cigar to smoke, I will generally test the draw by gently blowing/puffing on the foot while the cap is still uncut. If I feel give and take (my hand is gently wrapped around the cigar) the draw is good and I proceed. By doing this, I rarely ever pull a plugged cigar off the shelves. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631722,-87.070645
tmac77 Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Generally they fall in the category of too much effort to enjoy, which is why I will try once or twice to remedy the situation them chuck it and begin again. When I pull a cigar to smoke, I will generally test the draw by gently blowing/puffing on the foot while the cap is still uncut. If I feel give and take (my hand is gently wrapped around the cigar) the draw is good and I proceed. By doing this, I rarely ever pull a plugged cigar off the shelves. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631722,-87.070645 And if it is no good just place it back on the shlelf for the next guy.
NitrousPurger Posted August 7, 2012 Author Posted August 7, 2012 Generally they fall in the category of too much effort to enjoy, which is why I will try once or twice to remedy the situation them chuck it and begin again. When I pull a cigar to smoke, I will generally test the draw by gently blowing/puffing on the foot while the cap is still uncut. If I feel give and take (my hand is gently wrapped around the cigar) the draw is good and I proceed. By doing this, I rarely ever pull a plugged cigar off the shelves. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631722,-87.070645 Wow I've never heard of anyone doing that. I'll have to try it to see if I can feel it.
Hollywood414 Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Generally they fall in the category of too much effort to enjoy, which is why I will try once or twice to remedy the situation them chuck it and begin again. When I pull a cigar to smoke, I will generally test the draw by gently blowing/puffing on the foot while the cap is still uncut. If I feel give and take (my hand is gently wrapped around the cigar) the draw is good and I proceed. By doing this, I rarely ever pull a plugged cigar off the shelves. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631722,-87.070645 That doesn't seem very cool for someone else who may come and pick it up after you though.
gersonmorelli Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Generally they fall in the category of too much effort to enjoy, which is why I will try once or twice to remedy the situation them chuck it and begin again. When I pull a cigar to smoke, I will generally test the draw by gently blowing/puffing on the foot while the cap is still uncut. If I feel give and take (my hand is gently wrapped around the cigar) the draw is good and I proceed. By doing this, I rarely ever pull a plugged cigar off the shelves. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631722,-87.070645 I also do that. Works very well.
kodebusan Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 I also do that with Gran Panatela and Lonsdale. A bit different tough, i follow the line of the wrapper till it's joining the head. After i just draw by foot, if i see the wrapper moving at this jonction or feel under my under my finger, for sure the cigar will not be plug.
Rushman Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 And if it is no good just place it back on the shlelf for the next guy. Nope, if it's a plug I remove it from inventory --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631705,-87.070644
Rushman Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Wow I've never heard of anyone doing that. I'll have to try it to see if I can feel it. My wife's been in the cigar trade for over 15 years, she tought me this trick --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631708,-87.070649
Rushman Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 That doesn't seem very cool for someone else who may come and pick it up after you though. Maybe, but I don't slobber on it, just purse my lips and draw from the foot --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631732,-87.070623
nikesupremedunk Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 Generally they fall in the category of too much effort to enjoy, which is why I will try once or twice to remedy the situation them chuck it and begin again. When I pull a cigar to smoke, I will generally test the draw by gently blowing/puffing on the foot while the cap is still uncut. If I feel give and take (my hand is gently wrapped around the cigar) the draw is good and I proceed. By doing this, I rarely ever pull a plugged cigar off the shelves. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631722,-87.070645 Am I the only one that don't fully understand this? So you blow into the foot?
Wing Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 I don't want to sound pedantic and I don't think I have the slightest signs of being obsessive compulsive. I have however noticed people in cigars stores squeezing cigars head to toe with their fingers, running the cigars along their nostrils, and the occasional draw test- ALL GROSS!!!
Montaigut Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Generally they fall in the category of too much effort to enjoy, which is why I will try once or twice to remedy the situation them chuck it and begin again. When I pull a cigar to smoke, I will generally test the draw by gently blowing/puffing on the foot while the cap is still uncut. If I feel give and take (my hand is gently wrapped around the cigar) the draw is good and I proceed. By doing this, I rarely ever pull a plugged cigar off the shelves. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631722,-87.070645 I have been testing this for some time now and WOW, it works! It really makes sense if you think about it... Thanks a lot mate! Cheers Dan
randomhero1090 Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Hold on.... You put your mouth on the foot of the cigar to test the draw? If it seems OK, you buy. If it doesn't, you hand it over to an employee? I think if I did that at a B&M here in the states i'd get punched in the face :-)
Rushman Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 I have been testing this for some time now and WOW, it works! It really makes sense if you think about it... Thanks a lot mate! Cheers Dan It does indeed --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631706,-87.070653
Rushman Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Hold on.... You put your mouth on the foot of the cigar to test the draw? If it seems OK, you buy. If it doesn't, you hand it over to an employee? I think if I did that at a B&M here in the states i'd get punched in the face :-) I don't do this in a B&M.......I do this before I light up something in my stock --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631716,-87.070635
El Presidente Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 I will keep walk in humidor plugged cigars for myself. I throw them into a dry box and can leave them months. They eventually draw and I smoke them while fishing etc.
CaptainQuintero Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 I've a friend who undoes them and rerolls completely! Currently he's had a near totally plugged box of '98 898vs. He takes them apart and rerolls them. They looks like hell but draw perfect and taste fantastic, he normally looses a few RG and adds half an inch in length but it's win-win all round.
mk05 Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 I will keep walk in humidor plugged cigars for myself. I throw them into a dry box and can leave them months. They eventually draw and I smoke them while fishing etc. GTS told me that if you clip the end and let it sit in the humi, it will magically draw.
Onsto Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 GTS told me that if you clip the end and let it sit in the humi, it will magically draw. This is true. Have done it many times successfully, even with a box of Sancho Panza Sanchos that don't draw at all...
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