Would you like a Cigar?

Little bit of trivia. The legendary John Madden, and I, were born in the same small town of Austin, Minnesota.
 
His play by play commentary was great - I still remember listening to him one time dissect the game and after explaining all the key takeaways for a few minutes, he says "But at the end of the game - whoever scores the most points....wins" !!! :LOL:
 
Smoking a Camacho Rum Barrel Aged

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I did like the Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask. I thought it was full flavor with lots of smoke. Flavor was as advertised for the first two thirds, then turned a little harsh last third. The ash was loose throughout, so watch the lap and chair. I wasn’t sure about buying a box, but it’s all good.
 
I did like the Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask. I thought it was full flavor with lots of smoke. Flavor was as advertised for the first two thirds, then turned a little harsh last third. The ash was loose throughout, so watch the lap and chair. I wasn’t sure about buying a box, but it’s all good.
Imo 90% of cigars get harsh just before the final 1/3. When starting out, I was reading about traditional cigar etiquette which is to only smoke 1/2 the cigar. The first 1/2 is the best and there gets a point where it goes downhill fast. So it's a question of whether you put it down before it happens or put it down when you no longer enjoy it.
 
I put it down when either my fingers, lips or mustache get burned. Only then. Just saying.
 
The last third of a cigar can get harsh and bitter from excessive heat that can build up from moisture that accumulates. Some tobaccos are more prone to it.

However, I'm not smoking just 50% of a $10 stick.
 
I don't recall having that issue with a premium cigar, I've had them where I was burning my finger and the taste and flavor of the cigar had not changed one bit. I've also had them as you describe it, but never on a premium (Padron, Oliva, AVO, etc.)
 
The last third of a cigar can get harsh and bitter from excessive heat that can build up from moisture that accumulates. Some tobaccos are more prone to it.

However, I'm not smoking just 50% of a $10 stick.

My sentiments exactly. Now, if I am on my fourth cigar of then evening, I might lay it down before it looks like a black checkers piece.
 
The slower you smoke a cigar, especially in the last third, can help eliminate bitterness and moisture. Sometimes I smoke a cigar faster then I should.
Hurry scurry .
 
The slower you smoke a cigar, especially in the last third, can help eliminate bitterness and moisture. Sometimes I smoke a cigar faster then I should.
Hurry scurry .

And here I thought it was a race. Like in the days when I used to drink. You would have thought there was a finite supply of alcohol.

I guess I eat, drink and smoke like it’s my last opportunity, or the 4th quarter is gonna end.
 
(y) I bet I smoke way faster than I should for some reason.... but unless the cigar tastes like the back end of a mule I'll try and smoke it down to the nub!
 
I see guys on youtube talking about how it took them an hour and a half to smoke a cigar......shit....I can smoke 2 in that amount of time. LoL....
 

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