Why Are Some Cigars Difficult To Draw? | Lifestyle

by DaveSabot

When you smoke cigars, one of the best kinds that you can get is those that are hand rolled. Many people smoke only these types of cigars, even though you will find that they may come with some downsides. For example, one of the biggest problems that you could encounter would be that the cigars are hard to draw.

If you find that you have a hard time keeping your cigar lit, even after multiple lighter with your Lotus torch lighter, then you might be experiencing one of these blockages. The reason that the cigar has the blockage is because that sometimes, hand rolled cigars are wrapped a little too tightly. This can cause the tobacco to form little knots that cause the smoke to stop and make it hard to get a good draw.

The first thing you are going to want to do is use your thumb and forefinger to feel along the cigar. Start at the cap of the cigar, the end that you put in your mouth, and feel along the cigar until you find a hard spot. This hard spot is bunched up tobacco that is causing the blockage. Light the cigar and try to draw on it while gently squeezing the hard spot. This should loosen the material so that you don't have the blockage that is stopping the flow of smoke.

If you purchase the hand rolled cigars and find that one of them is having trouble staying lit, you can be sure that it was rolled too tightly. To make certain, you can feel the cigar by gently squeezing. Start at the cap of the cigar and work your way up. You will find a hard spot in the cigar at some point, and it is this area causing the problem. Gently squeeze and massage the area while you continue to draw on the cigar. This will help to loosen the area and make the smoke flow more freely.

The good news is that you don't often have to worry about finding a cigar with a bad draw, and the better news is that when you do find one of these cigars you know how to take care of the problem. Rather than let blockage ruin your enjoyment of a hand rolled cigar, you can now sit back and relax with that nice hand rolled cigar.

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

Dave Sabot is the owner of an online butane lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including a cigar lighter with cutter, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring cigar reviews.