Comments on: Stogie Tips: Fix That Uneven Burn

By: Dicksbain

Dicksbain — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:03:41 +0000

These are some great tips. I normally just skip to step 3; apply more flame with mixed results. I will try the moisture and rotation tips. I have noticed that storage conditions greatly affect the burn. Too much/too little humidity will cause burn issues in even the best cigars. So if you find yourself having constant burning issues, you may want to check the hydrometer or recalibrate it.

By: Stogie Reviews: Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Petit Corona

Stogie Reviews: Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Petit Corona — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:45:08 +0000

[...] packed this little cigar is. The burn is a bit uneven at times, but never requiring step two of our fix that uneven burn tip. The ash was study, even if it didn’t hold all that [...]

By: Stogie Reviews: Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Petit Corona

Stogie Reviews: Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Petit Corona — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:45:08 +0000

[...] packed this little cigar is. The burn is a bit uneven at times, but never requiring step two of our fix that uneven burn tip. The ash was study, even if it didn’t hold all that [...]

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:09:14 +0000

Depending on your humidors RH level, I tend to drybox my cigars for a few days before smoking them. This seems to alleviate any burn issues.

By: Evan

Evan — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:38:10 +0000

I use a few techniques other than the ones mentioned:

First, note that the bottom side of the cigar (when held, the side that faces down) burns more quickly. I don't know why, but when holding the cigar as well as smoking it, you should rotate it from time to time as well.

Also, smoking in the wind is a great way to screw up a great smoke for obvious reasons.

Finally, the sooner you use your lighter to correct a future burn, the less overall problems you'll have.

By: CWS

CWS — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:11:44 +0000

Alot depends on the conditions outside – windy days are not good for cigars. Still haven't been able to convince my wife that we need a smoking room in the house.

By: Mac and Nudo

Mac and Nudo — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:19:54 +0000

This article pretty much sums up all the options I use to correct a cigar that's burning improperly. On rare occasions, though, I've been known to simply throw out a stick that isn't performing like it should. The whole experience un-enjoyable, so I'll start with a different stick.