Indoor vs outdoor smoking

[TheCigarslayer]

Being as I live in a 4 season area, indoor smoking is a reality I must face if I want to have a cigar during the colder months of the year. So I've noticed when smoking indoors I end up being overwhelmed by the stagnant smoke no mater how well ventilated the room. It ends up muting a lot of nuances in cigars (especially CCs) and the room note is basically backwash. I know there are regulars around me that basically only smoke indoors (winter, spring, summer, etc). 

Anyone else notice this or am I the only one?

[Colt45]

  On 2/24/2020 at 3:46 PM, TheCigarslayer said:

It ends up muting a lot of nuances in cigars

Anyone else notice this or am I the only one?

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I'm much the same. For me, smoking indoors tends to make different cigars taste much more alike to one another. Smoking outside in clean air usually allows me to be able to detect more variations / nuance.

[joeypots]

I smoke indoors and have a small fat blowing out next to my chair. I'd much rather smoke indoors.  I think I can get more nuanced flavor when the smoke isn't blown away before I can get the best of it's aroma. 

[BrightonCorgi]

  On 2/24/2020 at 6:33 PM, joeypots said:

 I think I can get more nuanced flavor when the smoke isn't blown away before I can get the best of it's aroma. 

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The smoke needs to linger a touch to full take it in. 

[Str8BlkCoffee]

I smoke indoors much of the time but I have a small 5" exhaust fan a few feet away that all but negates most of the stale smoke. At home my wife uses Lampe Berger to eliminate lingering odors. It works very well and is quite pleasant. Ozium generators work well too but do not use while in the room as exposure is not good for the body.

As far as muting detectable notes I have not experienced this. I think that the state of the palette has more to do with muting of flavors. Unless of course one is smoking in a completely unventilated room where clouds of smoke are just lingering I can see this having some muting effect. Cigar rooms at B&M shops are good examples. The one near me is ventilated, but after several people are smoking it is hard to get away from the smoke. When it is empty there is a heavy lingering smoke presence, but it doesn't take away from the cigar I might be smoking.

I would try a palette cleanser or a light carbonate beverage that contains a bit of acid to help wash the mouth of residual flavor. Retro-hale to stimulate the palette to better focus on the nuanced flavors.

[kalibratecuba]

I'm in agreement with the members above who prefer indoor smoking because it allows the smoke to linger.

I keep my smoking area clean. The only time I smell stale cigar is when I lean into the ashtray by accident.

But I have been to lounges of varying smells: stale cigar a la old man's skin flake garnish, disinfectant cleaners (various inc. ammonia), leather, etc.

Hopefully the people are cool there and, if so, all the other issues are of less importance.

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[TheCigarslayer]

  On 2/24/2020 at 7:21 PM, Str8BlkCoffee said:

I smoke indoors much of the time but I have a small 5" exhaust fan a few feet away that all but negates most of the stale smoke. At home my wife uses Lampe Berger to eliminate lingering odors. It works very well and is quite pleasant. Ozium generators work well too but do not use while in the room as exposure is not good for the body.

As far as muting detectable notes I have not experienced this. I think that the state of the palette has more to do with muting of flavors. Unless of course one is smoking in a completely unventilated room where clouds of smoke are just lingering I can see this having some muting effect. Cigar rooms at B&M shops are good examples. The one near me is ventilated, but after several people are smoking it is hard to get away from the smoke. When it is empty there is a heavy lingering smoke presence, but it doesn't take away from the cigar I might be smoking.

I would try a palette cleanser or a light carbonate beverage that contains a bit of acid to help wash the mouth of residual flavor. Retro-hale to stimulate the palette to better focus on the nuanced flavors.

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I guess I also have never really smoked indoors not at a lounge. Some lounges are eye watering (near worthless to smoke at), and most others I guess the background smell of others either current or past smokes is what I am talking about. Haven't yet tried to smoke in my own house mostly because I don't want the after smell. 

I will agree you do need some lingering smoke. Outside with the lightest hint of a breeze usually is my preferred. 

[Kitchen]

There is no way I could ever get away with smoking in doors at home, and plus I too find the same issues.  

With that said, I recently went to Jamie's Cigar Bar & Restaurant in north NJ and it was lovely.  A rather large bar and restaurant that had amble ventilation.  It was great; I walked in and saw a bunch of table with people eating dinner and cigar ashtrays next to each one.  

[TheCigarslayer]

  On 2/24/2020 at 9:40 PM, Kitchen said:

There is no way I could ever get away with smoking in doors at home, and plus I too find the same issues.  

With that said, I recently went to Jamie's Cigar Bar & Restaurant in north NJ and it was lovely.  A rather large bar and restaurant that had amble ventilation.  It was great; I walked in and saw a bunch of table with people eating dinner and cigar ashtrays next to each one.  

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Funny that place used to be my regular until the owner and I didn't see eye to eye on a matter. Not a bad spot for sure but I wouldn't patronize their establishment again due to their customer service. 

[El Hoze]

I strongly prefer indoor smoking but I need the right level of airflow. However, I live in Florida so  I can always open windows/doors. 

[rcarlson]

Outdoors.  Preferably till air and temp above 55 F.  Only way to get the taste unaltered by second-hand. 

Poorly vented lounges?  Might as well smoke NC cheapies.    

[HuffnPuffff]

Definitely indoors (ideally in a bar with very high ceilings).
I really struggle outdoors. If I am outdoors and there’s a breeze I like it to be at my back. If the breeze is in my face, I struggle to taste what I like about my cigar. You can call me fussy!


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[Monarch]

I prefer smoking indoors when I can but it does help to have a bit of ventilation like and open window to keep things fresh in the room. The lingering smell of cigar afterwards adds atmosphere, but never leave extinguished cigars in the room overnight, I throw them out into the garden immediately.

[HarveyBoulevard]

100% outdoor smoker. Southern California makes it doable. 

[Deeg]

I smoke outdoors sometimes (was much easier when I lived in San Diego) but definitely prefer indoors as long as it's a place with OK ventilation.  I hate, hate, hate smoking cigars in the wind, and if the temp is a little too cold or too hot it distracts me from the cigar.

Don't get me wrong - when my sister lived in rural SD county and had a hot tub, sitting there in with a smoke at dusk, watching the owls and listening to the coyotes, was great.  But as a general rule give me a leather recliner in a nice lounge, with good music or conversation as a chaser.

 

[dowjr1]

While I have done both, I prefer the outdoors.  Breathe fresh air between tastes...helps to get the true flavor.

[Chibearsv]

I really prefer smoking outdoors and the hotter, the better. Probably all psychological but I think the flavors shine in the heat. I usually go to Scottsdale in April to golf and get some warmth and have a few cigars. Won’t make it this year. Can’t wait for summer, just 4 months to go ?. For now, I’m relegated to the heated garage which is better than abstaining. 

[BlueRidgeFly]

I go to a local cigar shop to smoke with friends on occasion when the weather is crap. Otherwise I typically smoke on my deck or in the yard, or walking in the woods. I love smoking outside!

[Habana Mike]

Smoke outside more than not when it is feasible and not too windy.

[Tstew75]

  On 2/24/2020 at 10:51 PM, rcarlson said:

Outdoors.  Preferably till air and temp above 55 F.  Only way to get the taste unaltered by second-hand. 

Poorly vented lounges?  Might as well smoke NC cheapies.    

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This.

[PrairieSmoke]

I've been fortunate to always have private indoor smoking settings available to me. If i'm looking to get the most as far as what I can detect flavor/aroma from a cigar -- its hands down smoking indoors on my own with built in ventilation. Outdoors with zero wind is a close second, but this is pretty rare in my location.

[KCCubano]

Being an empty nester I smoke inside. Too humid in KC to smoke outside. Too me they become too moist and bitter after say 30 mins. When I did opt for outdoors yrs ago it would only be a minuto

[OrangePaw]

I’m with the indoor crowd for sure.

[Cigarsmoker81]

I smoke outdoors 8 months a year. I do agree that smoking indoors with some hair ventilation you do taste more notes but honestly I feel more relaxed sitting outdoors ( unless it’s very windy then I move indoors ) 

[DikkeSigaar]

Never had the opportunity to smoke a cigar indoors. Only place I'd feel comfortable doing so would be in a lounge, which are not permitted where I live. I like it outside, even when it's freezing.