CigarSeeker Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 It was a nice 65 degrees outside so I decided to have a decent smoke outside after dinner. I took out a RASS from a recent box I got couple of weeks ago, what an amazing cigar. The draw was open and I enjoyed every second of it.. I tried to maintain a good length of ash and with this stick it wasn't hard one bit, the ash actually stayed quite a bit and more than usual. I know keeping a good length of ash keeps the cigar cool and it says a lot about the quality of the stick and how it was rolled. Is there any negatives of keeping the ash this long? How long do you try to keep the ash on your stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lotusguy Posted February 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2016 Usually, until it falls on my shirt or pants 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 If I can get a minimum 1 inch I'm very satisfied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteMamba Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I keep it till just before it falls in my lap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Warren Posted February 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2016 Usually no longer than trash day. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foursite12 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I don't. Whatever floats your boat but my nether regions (or in recent years my iPad screen) have been turned into ashtrays way too often to fart around with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDD Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 If I'm outside, whenever it falls off. If I'm in the car or inside a smoke lounge/club, about an inch or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazer Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 As long as it will hold. You start to get a feel for how long the different ring gages are going to hold on before you need to tap them. I've done the longest ash thing before and I find there is little enjoyment of the cigar when you are trying to protect the ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeavran1 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I used to try and break my own records when I started smoking. Now I don't care so much. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 About an inch is fine for me as well - I'd rather ash the cigar than it ash me. On a side note, are we sure ash keeps the ember cool (by restricting air to the ember). Might it actually keep the ember hotter by insulating it, like a house in winter. Or, might it make no difference either way, as once we draw, we bring air over the ember, regardless of the ash surrounding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squarehead Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I keep it till just before it falls in my lap And when will you know when the ash is about to fall off? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hohenthal Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Usually no longer than trash day. Good 1 But seriously, it depends - I've had cigars which held an ash about 2 thirds of the length, some wouldn't hold a bare 5 mm - and I had everything in between. Sometimes it's nice to try for a long ash, sometimes I can't be bothered. I guess it's called life? Cheers, Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 ... we're not aging ashes now are we? If you ask the potted plants in my back yard, they might say 20 years or more! -Piggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdiesel Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I try to keep my ash in shape. The truth is I am not very good at doing so. If I'm outside, whenever it falls off. If I'm in the car or inside a smoke lounge/club, about an inch or so. +1 The car is the only time I really pay serious attention. When it falls in the car that is a pain in the ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteMamba Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 And when will you know when the ash is about to fall off? When it falls in my lap usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Colt45 Posted February 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2016 burning ember cherry red rudolph's nose'd be jealous it's ashen jacket keeps it cool or is it warm instead ash to ash and dust to dust to smoke cigars ash is a must keep it long or drop it short before i make my next retort i think i'll have a glass of port drink 'til i am sated twenty years of potted plants? i just dropped ashes on my pants makes me want to shake and dance roasted nuts are overrated 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarSeeker Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 On a side note, are we sure ash keeps the ember cool (by restricting air to the ember). Might it actually keep the ember hotter by insulating it, like a house in winter. Or, might it make no difference either way, as once we draw, we bring air over the ember, regardless of the ash surrounding it. Actually that is a very good point you bring up. This stick was running a bit hot. I was thinking it might be because it had a pretty open draw and the minimum air breathe but didn't think of your analogy, kind of makes sense to me. However, id take a very open draw and a hot cigar any day over a plugged one.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Actually that is a very good point you bring up. It's something that's been discussed in the past, with no clear consensus as to the benefit (or not) of leaving ash. I think I fall into the category that it probably makes little difference either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcjs0101 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 About half an inch or so once i light up my cigar just to see how long can the ash hold but after that i'll tap after every few puffs. Hate ashes on my clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownHuck Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 As long as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Usually, until it falls on my shirt or pants ^This.^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion21 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I don't usually "try" to build up a long ash because I like to purge my cigars while I smoke. I'll smoke robusos until about a third is ash then gently tap off the ash and purge. The flavors brighten in my experience and if there is progression in the blend it's more pronounced after a purge. I also use distilled holy water in my humidors and smoke upside down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarbigboy Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 i keep trying to get an unbroken ash to the label. haven't made it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesNYC Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I generally try to keep close to an inch of ash on the cigar. If it is longer, that's OK. I think a longer ash keeps the cigar alight longer, and keeps the cigar burning evenly. I find if the ash is always short, I have to draw on the cigar more frequently, making for a hotter smoke. I smoked a Monte Especial yesterday, with a consistent 3/4/ inch ash and really loved the way it burned. Tasted great too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billh1 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Until it falls in my lap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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