Favorite section of a cigar?

[subport]

I'm with Rye on this one. The last third is my favourite. Here's an interesting article I borrowed from Simon's (Strada's) post on facebook. I'm sure (and hope) he won't mind:

http://www.internationalamateurdecigare.com/cuban-tasting-lesson/

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Love the last third close to the end. That is what I like most before the first and the second third. ;-)

[rmill3r]

It has always been the middle for me. Really is the sweet spot in my opinion.

[Andrew11]

With the exception of Bolivar RC i would say the second third. The first third of BRC's are magic.

[stogieluver]

I really enjoy the last third (third third??) of most cigars, if smoked carefully. The really good ones end up burning my fingers.

[Habana Mike]

I've got to say it depends on the particular cigar. Some are amazing out of the gate, some improve as they move to center, and some rock right before they're done.

Some are great all the way through too!

[ayepatz]

For me it's the journey.

Sounds a bit hippy, but I enjoy a cigar that is always developing.

[bradbrennan]

this PSD 4 is hitting floral notes in the last third very nice

[Caboz28]

While I've had some that I loved all the way through, with no real difference, I do prefer the 1st third generally.

[sw15825]

It really depends on the cigar I am smoking. A great one tastes good through all thirds, keeps me fully interested and ends with me burning my fingers a little at the end.

[Diamondog]

My favourite part of a cigar is the first puffs while lighting it

[daeji5]

My favourite part of a cigar is the first puffs while lighting it

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[saintsmokealot]

I love the last third of a cigar that takes you through a complex journey which leaves you shaking head because it is just so dam good

[Bostin]

I'm very new to cigarpuffing!

But for example I puffed a partagas mille fleur yesterday and i loved the second third!

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[FalseCast]

Generally speaking, I think the first third is the most consistently good portion of any given cigar. With that said, the best portion of an outstanding cigar is usually the final third, when I can't put it down. The final third can also be the worst, when some cigars turn bitter and hot. How's that for a simple answer?

[subport]

Generally speaking, I think the first third is the most consistently good portion of any given cigar. With that said, the best portion of an outstanding cigar is usually the final third, when I can't put it down. The final third can also be the worst, when some cigars turn bitter and hot. How's that for a simple answer?

Speaking out of my experience only (no science here) but truly think the last third will be hot and bitter if you are smoking too fast or takin' too big puffs. Not even a young and fresh cigar will show those signs. Fresh and young cigar taste is still far away from the overheated ones. IMHO

*Edit: especially with small RG cigars