Great weather, but too windy

[Gonz]

So, the overall opinion that I've read is to not ash the cigar, and just let it do it's own thing. And some folks seem to gauge construction based on how much ash accumulated before it fell off.

So two questions here:
What does allowing the ash to remain on the cigar do for it?

And, it's really windy outside, but it's also 70 degrees, and I want to go out and enjoy a cigar, but the wind just blows the ash right off. What do you all do about this terrible catch 22?

 

[Drew_Moberly]

Gonz my friend it sucks when its really windy out and that happens....either A look for a windblock or B smoke inside. But if you cant find wither of those you can still enjoy a cigar. But if all else fails smoke a pipe no need to worry then.

 

[tobaccoleaf1]

When sampling a cigar for a review, typically the longer the ash "hangs on" the tighter rolled the cigar is. This gives a reviewee a sense of the construction of the cigar. Obviously different ring gauges accumulate ash differently, so the comparison between ash accumulation is only relevent with cigars of equal ring gauges.

The ash left on the cigar will usually soften a harsh cigar by blanketing the cherry. In windy situations expect your cigar to GLOW HOT and heat the smoke substantially.



Ian Hannah