Pancake stack ash vs cake ash

[Wilzc]

 

 

 

Why do some cigars have layers and layers of ash while others are just completely flat like a whole cake? Would this be due to the binder thickness?

 

Personally I like looking at the stacks. Makes me feel as if each layer or ring denotes a single draw I make. It pleases me aesthetically. Lmao.

 

I tend to get disappointed whenever I don’t get the rings

 

 

 

 

 

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[SCgarman]

Also the sign of a well constructed cigar.

[Derboesekoenig]

1 minute ago, NYgarman said:

Also the sign of a well constructed cigar.

You're saying the one with the rings is the better-constructed cigar? 

[Colt45]

I think this has been discussed in the past, but am not exactly sure. If memory serves correct - and that's no given - I seem to recall it has to do with age, or more directly, moisture content.

[SCgarman]

6 hours ago, Derboesekoenig said:

You're saying the one with the rings is the better-constructed cigar? 

in my experience yes. Usually an even burn right down until the nub.

[LGC]

It’s a factor of water content, wrapper quality, and construction. It’s less common than in the past due to light fills and thick wrapper leaves being the norm.