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Torpedo Cutting

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I friend of mine gave me a few torpedo cigars and I would like to go ahead and smoke one. My problem is that I have never tried one nor am I sure on where to cut the head. I know this may sound stupid to some of you but heck, I have done dumber things in my life. :D

Anyway... I also see that the majority of a brands higher ratings are generally these types as well so I figure it is time to start exploring and quit being afraid of the unknown.

Thanks for the help.
 
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Torpedo cut

ree
 
I, actually, believe the cigar cut should be pointed the other way so the smoke hits your palate. Correct, fellas?

Ree
 
Isn't the top of the mouth the hard palate, as opposed to the tongue, which is the soft palate?

I don't know medicine too well but I don't think you used that word properly.
 
Hmmm...the manager at the cigar shop said to point it towards the hard palate. Is that better Lumberg? :p I guess everybody has their own opinion though on the matter.

ree
 
I think that it is a good idea to point the cigar so the smoke goes into your mouth... :0

As for the cut...about 1/3 inch from the end at a slight angle. If it doesn't open up enough for the amount of smoke you want...cut a tad bit more. There's not a lot of science...but to try it and screw up or succeed. :thumbs: That's my 0.02.

-Fetter
 
Was shown this type of slanted cut tonight by a cigar store owner, who had gifted me with a Perdomo Edicion de Silvio Torpedo #2, and showed me to cut it this way as he said he had been taught that by one of the big names in cigars...don't remember who though...interesting cigar...
 
Wow, never heard of the slight angle cut. I will have to try it out. Does anyone do that type of cut on a regular stick?
 
caudio51 said:
Wow, never heard of the slight angle cut. I will have to try it out. Does anyone do that type of cut on a regular stick?
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Never used the angled cut on a regular stick. I think the amount of angle that you could get would be very small, and attempting to get larger would increase the possibility of screwing up the cap.
 
The angle cut is also called a "dick cut." Learned about it a while ago on CF. I'm sure a search will turn something up.

As far as how it points, I'd imagine you'd get more flavor if it was pointing at your tongue, but maybe then it'd be too harsh?

I use the dick cut, but I don't remember making sure the angle was oriented in any specific way, but I could be doing it subconsciously.
 
I routinely use the angle cut (I refuse to call it a dick cut) on torps.

I smoke with the cut facing downward, toward the tongue initially, but I usually end up rotating it around based on how the stick is burning. Any runs (major or minor) are rotated to be facing down. Since heat rises, this sometimes helps get the stick back on track. If that doesn't work, I use the torch.
 
Lumberg said:
Isn't the top of the mouth the hard palate, as opposed to the tongue, which is the soft palate?

I don't know medicine too well but I don't think you used that word properly.
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No the pallette is the roof of the mouth it has both hard(forward) and soft(back) tissue.The toungue is the toungue but it has all the taste buds the pallette has no taste mechinism.
 
I cut all of my cigars at a slight angle. That's how I was taught...they told me that a slight angle will decrease your chances of unravelling the cap...especially on a round cap. Again...my 0.02

-Fetter
 
I read somewhere the angle should point down towards your tongue. I've also noticed that you get uneven burn issues when you cut cigars like that. Your basically drawing more air/smoke from one side of the cigar. I have tried this on all types of cigars and messed up a few caps in the process.
 
I usually use the angle cut as well. My understanding is that it is used on figurados when a straight cut may not open the cigar enough for a good draw and moving the cut too high may take off the cap. The angled cut gives a bigger diameter without going to high on the cigar. As far as orientation is concerned, point it up if the cigar is running hot, less sensitive than the tongue (same concept is used on pipes with a top hole to prevent tongue bite), or down for more direct flow of the smoke across the tongue. I usually start facing down and end facing up.

-K-
 
I always just cut mine straight off..well, as straight as 51 yr old eyes will allow, I guess. I usually try to leave the opening approximately the same size as a regular cut on a smaller, corona-sized stick. I think it's about 5/16 to 3/8", but then clip more if necessary to get a good draw.

but, then again, I'm a redneck... :D
 
on the subject of palate, I've always thought it was not really a location, per se, but more a sense, or developed ability. I found this quote

"So, what is palate and how does one improve or develop it? Palate is typically defined as the sense of taste. In Ratebeer’s system, it refers to mouthfeel and not taste or aroma. I tend to think of palate as combining all three elements of aroma, flavor and texture. Many things can affect your sense of smell and taste. It can be heightened and diminished by certain factors and I think it is important to understand what those factors are."

I realize this guy is talking about beer (what's wrong with that? ;) ) but I see it as a pretty good way to describe what is talked about when describing how something affects, or hits your palate.

discuss. :whistling:
 
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