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What To Do If A Cigar Starts To Burn Unevenly

by DaveSabot

Enjoying a relaxing smoke is one of the singular joys in life. Very little can compare to the simple pleasure offered by a high quality cigar. However, while you'll undoubtedly derive great enjoyment from that smoke, there are some things that can ruin the enjoyment of that cigar. For instance, if your cigar begins to burn unevenly, then you will need to know how to remedy the situation.

Choosing the right option from the numerous lighters with cigar cutter implements on the market is a great place to start. These combination devices help you add convenience and quality to your smoking experience. You will also need to determine just how worried you are about unevenness. For instance, some smokers will let the uneven burn continue for of a quarter of an inch, while others will let it be for half of an inch.

Of course, while your tolerance for unevenness is a vital consideration, you'll still need to know what to do to stop that uneven burn and ensure that your cigar lasts as long as possible. What options do you have? How can you save your cigar from an ignominious death?

You will find that some cigars will self-correct, if the unevenness is only slight. Usually, a high-quality cigar will correct itself within half an inch, but this is not always the case. If your cigar does not correct itself, or you simply don't want to wait for it, you can take care of the problem on your own. The first step in the process is to extract your trusted torch lighter. As a note, torch lighters are preferred for this, as other options do not provide the best results. In addition, it's advised that you wait to make a correction if only the outer wrapper or a very thin layer of tobacco is not burning.

However, if you find that a considerable portion of tobacco is not burning, you can make an adjustment rather easily. First, you will need to get your torch lighter out. Hold the lighter directly in front of the tobacco that's not burning, but do not touch the flame to the cigar. Place the lighter close enough that the tobacco begins to heat up. When the tobacco is hot enough, draw on the cigar and see if the non-burning portion catches. If it does not, you'll need to let the lighter heat the tobacco for a longer duration before drawing on the cigar again.

DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice.

Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty cigar lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including nibo lighters, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring cigar tips.