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Clipping question

TonyG

TonyG

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Hoping someone can offer some insight. I have taken up enjoying cigars of various kinds. Lots to learn. One question that I have and would appreciate some advice on is what is the proper way to clip a Torpedo cigar. I am left to wonder given the shape of the tornpedo cigar. It seems to me it would be in some way defeating the purpose of the design, or shape, of the torpedo. As well, is there a particular reason why the Torpedo's shape came to be in the first place?

TonyG
 
TonyG said:
Hoping someone can offer some insight. I have taken up enjoying cigars of various kinds. Lots to learn. One question that I have and would appreciate some advice on is what is the proper way to clip a Torpedo cigar. I am left to wonder given the shape of the tornpedo cigar. It seems to me it would be in some way defeating the purpose of the design, or shape, of the torpedo. As well, is there a particular reason why the Torpedo's shape came to be in the first place?

TonyG
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I personally do a 45 degree cut as close to the head as I can. The cut part facing up towards your palate when you smoke,
this allows the smoke to hit the palate first, resulting in a better taste...well, that's the theory.

The stick is shaped that way because it's easier to bomb someone :sign:

Brian
 
I smoke plenty myslef as they are some of my favorite shaped cigars. My approach is to clip off enough to ensure a good draw usually right above the "shoulders" where it begins tapering and coming to a point. :thumbs:
 
I clip as little as possible that is necessary to achieve a good draw. I say again, as little as possible. The resulting exposed opening is much smaller than from a traditional parejo design.

It is my understanding that the intent of the shape is for the cigar to fit just a bit deeper into the mouth than is usual (Seriously - so no need for jokes. Just a bit does not mean enough to trigger one's gag reflex.) to enable the smoke to hit the back of the mouth first. The theory being, much like with specialized wine/beer/spirits glasses, that where the smoke hits the palate (taste buds) first has a great influence on its overall taste.
 
I've always been a fan of the "clip and punch cut" on the torpedo. I snag just enough off the end to do a good punch cut, then grip the cut cap firmly, but not stupidly hard, and do a small punch cut. I've always found this to work the best on my torps.
 
Damn I thought it was a football question :whistling:

What Brian said!
 
Wowzer, now this is interesting. Enjoying wine as I do, I can see the idea behind what badhangover is saying. I also like the idea of angling the cut upward too. Will definitely have to try both methods.
 
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