The short answer is: Yes. A cigar can be relit and it would be a waste of money to toss half of a gourmet cigar away simply because one needed to extinguish it before they were finished smoking. However, there will be some impact on the taste of the cigar when it is relit. Some individuals find this change in taste objectionable while others either do not notice or even prefer the taste of a relit cigar.
There will be an ash at the foot of the cigar. There are two ways to deal with this. One may simply knock the ash off and relight the cigar where it stopped burning or they may trim the cigar back to the point where fresh tobacco is exposed. Generally, trimming the cigar back a little will make it taste a bit smoother. The change in taste results from the buildup of tar in the tobacco as it is smoked so there is some change that is unavoidable no matter how far one trims back the wrapper before relighting the cigar.
Some butane torch lighters come with a cutting attachment. Snipping off the ash and exposing the wrapper allows one to relight the cigar just as they would light a fresh cigar. If one wishes to preserve the maximum amount of tobacco, one can simply knock off what ash remains at the foot of the cigar and relight at that spot. This may result in a somewhat harsher taste, especially on the first few draws.
If the cigar is trimmed back, there will likely be some darkening of the tobacco, particularly in the center of the cigar where the smoke tends to be drawn through the most. This is nothing to worry about and the tobacco will still taste good. In fact, some smokers actually prefer this taste as it has a bit more "bite" to it and offers a different smoking experience.
Good cigars can be expensive and, given that they're large, many smokers actually prefer to smoke them in stages. Generally, the more times a cigar is relit the harsher it will become so most smokers prefer to limit this to one relight per cigar. With a very good cigar, however, the quality of the smoke may well make multiple relights completely acceptable.
How To Use Humidification Beads In Your Cigar Humidor
What can beads do for your cigars? What is meant by the term "beads" when it comes to humidification? This type of system uses beads for moisture release, and this relatively simple process keeps these items cheap. The buffer effect that results from bead humidification is an effective alternative to costly electrical systems.
How Long Can I Keep A Cigar In A Storage Tube Or Case?
Let's say you want to store some quality cigars over a period of time. Can you store a cigar? How long does it stay good? Where do you begin? It really depends on your primary method of storage. If you have a cigar humidor that is airtight and properly humidified then your cigars can last forever. Even today, some cigars from the pre-WWII era have been smoked and enjoyed.
What Can I Use To Humidify My Humidor?
What is a humidor and how does it relate to humidification of cigars? A humidor is simply a cigar box or a room that stores cigars. The room must have high humidity at all times. Such an area can keep all types of tobacco products safe and in good condition. Wood is a common material for constructing a cigar humidor. Humidor rooms may encompass an entire room or even the first floor of a house.
