wow a post about cigars

[jdavis4082]

what is the best way to put out a cigar for later smoking.

[CoventryCat86]

I just let it burn itself out in the ashtray. You may hear people say "Use a Cigar Savor which will extinguish it right away." but it realy makes no difference at all.

[TonyDogs]

I will just leave the cigar in the ash tray. I will not stomp out the cherry or anything.
Then when I go back to light it I just knock off the ash and light that baby up again.
I will never let a cigar sit more than 24 hours before getting back to finish it.

I also never ever ever put a half smoked cigar in your humidor.

Thats my Take

TonyDogs

[jdavis4082]

what if, i dont have time to let it burn out. for example while on break at work. would it be possible to cut it with a guiotene, without damaging the wrapper.

[nhcigarfan]

what if, i dont have time to let it burn out. for example while on break at work. would it be possible to cut it with a guiotene, without damaging the wrapper.

This is a tough one. It really goes smoke by smoke. If you cigar is burning hot the wrapper just below the burn line could end up being to brittle (dried out, partially cooked) to cut. If you can't just let it go out as discussed further up this thread you may want to look into a storage tube for partially smoked cigars. Most have a screen at the bottom. They are designed so that if you put them in ash down as the cigar puts it self out the ashes will, or should, fall through the screen. I have never used one so I can't comment on its effectiveness.

[CoventryCat86]

Well if that be the case jdavis, then use a Cigar Savor. You put it inside the tube, screw the cap on and the cigar goes out immediately because of lack of oxygen.

[jdavis4082]

Well if that be the case jdavis, then use a Cigar Savor. You put it inside the tube, screw the cap on and the cigar goes out immediately because of lack of oxygen.

with those being pricey and hard to find, my cigar shop has a cigar in a glass tube, would this glass tube be sufficient.

[Buhz]

I've run into two schools of thought on this issue.

Either letting it burn out on its own or cutting it below the ash where you don't feel any heat.

Personally I let it go out on its own, carefully tap off the ash and put it in a zip lock with a small piece of cedar I have. I've been told not to put it back in your humidor as it will alter the smell and taste of the cigars in there. When I come back to it, I carefully blow into it to clear out the ash that may be trapped in it which would affect the draw. Light as normal.