Viva la Snorking! Also...how to nose smoke.

[TripleF]

Originally Posted by Dwharmsway

I've tried blowing the smoke out my nose it the past, but it has burned like no tomorrow.

I think it's because I'm blowing to much smoke out. Nice guide, I'll have to try it tonight!

Depends on a few things: strength of the cigar, how now you are to doing it and and much of the exhale is exiting through your nose. Personally only about the last 25% of my exhale goes through my nose and it has dramatically enhanced my cigar smoking experience.

If you are new at this you might want to start with
1). a milder cigar
2). Waiting until about 1/3 of the cigar is completed (I've noticed that the nose exhale is much milder at this point in the cigar and is less likely to "burn" your nose).

Great topic!

[sirxlaughs]

Originally Posted by JordanWexler

I will have to try this out - i always try and fail miserably.
Translation:
I end up making faces and looking stupid.

Is it because you can't get the smoke out through your nose, or because it stings when you do?
I have never smoked anything that I've inhaled before, so my sinuses and such are fresh. I find that when I used to try this nose thing, it would just hurt. Since I don't want to damage my sinuses anymore than they might already be, I just stopped doing it. I don't know about anyone else, but I've never had to blow a steak through my nose to fully appreciate it.

[Dwharmsway]

Originally Posted by sirxlaughs

I don't know about anyone else, but I've never had to blow a steak through my nose to fully appreciate it.

The occasional milk has gone through my nose...

[Beatnikbandit]

I also do this, and yes I agree it becomes second nature. When I draw a cigar I almost never notice I am "Snorking" what I do is a little different though. I draw on the cigar then inhale through my nose not and enjoy the taste in my mouth. Then when I exhale I tend to let it go half and half through my nose and mouth. If you do it this way make sure you have your mouth closed or else the smoke will go out your mouth an in your nose and you will inhale it all. I believe its called something like the "French inhale" or something it looks cool like an upside down waterfall of smoke but its no fun with a cigar, I would only do it with something extremely mild like a hookah unless you smoke cigarettes. So for starters I would do what Bobb said and Inhale first then when you get the hang of it do whatever you want.

I also do agree if you are interested in doing this and haven't before Definitely try a nice mild cigar (with good flavor) most Dominican cigars with a Connecticut wrapper will be the best and once you make it up to the cigars you were smoking before you will notice you palate has become much more perceptive of the nuances of the cigars you smoked before but never tasted.

[KnuckleDragger]

I thought that I was hopeless and lost for a time. Trying to "Snork" and having my girlfriend laugh at me because I could never do it while she did it with ease. Well, after this write up yesterday I got it on the first try And by doing it a few times over the length of the cigar it was a whole new flavor experience for me (tried it with an old favorite and noticed things I had never noticed before). Thank you for the write up, many have tried, all have failed, but your explanation got it done for me. Thanks again. ~KD

[NCRadioMan]

If anyone is just not able to do it, blow most of the smoke out then close your mouth and hum then sort of chew the smoke like you would food. It will happen naturally and automatically and you can feel how it works and you should be able to replicate it. I can't help not to do it.

[BagfullofPings]

IMO flavor characteristics of a cigar are split 50% in the mouth and 50% in the nose. If you don't exhale through your nose, you are missing 50% of the cigar.

[Bobb]

Originally Posted by KnuckleDragger

I thought that I was hopeless and lost for a time. Trying to "Snork" and having my girlfriend laugh at me because I could never do it while she did it with ease. Well, after this write up yesterday I got it on the first try And by doing it a few times over the length of the cigar it was a whole new flavor experience for me (tried it with an old favorite and noticed things I had never noticed before). Thank you for the write up, many have tried, all have failed, but your explanation got it done for me. Thanks again. ~KD

[Mullet]

i actually find that the more vigorously I exhale the smoke out my nose yields a stronger flavor. I generally will just gently blow the smoke out my nose, but every now and then I will let one rip -- you should try it.

[DETROITPHA357]

I smoke in and out of my noise just about every puff at least 85% of the cigar

[weak_link]

Originally Posted by BagfullofPings

IMO flavor characteristics of a cigar are split 50% in the mouth and 50% in the nose. If you don't exhale through your nose, you are missing 50% of the cigar.

I agree, especially with mild cigars.

[rck70]

Uncle Scott tried to kill me once...."go ahead Russ blow it out your nose"
Okay U.Scott.......--cough--cough--gag--gag--

Thanks U. Scott....I love you too....

[Kaisersozei]

Thanks for the technique pointers, Bobb! I kind of stumbled on your approach after a lot of trial & error--works for me!

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Next thing you know folks will admit to not putting grape jelly on their grilled cheese.

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Ok, my wife is the first person I ever met to do this, and I honestly don't get it. Who thought that grape jelly & hot melted cheese would go well together? I'm a pretty adventuresome eater, but I have no desire to find out what I'm missing on that one. I also don't get the McGriddle or a Monte Cristo. Why mess up a perfectly good sandwich with a bunch of sweet syrupy junk?
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[tenbaseg]

Thanks for the write up. I just did my first snork.

I can't say that I enjoyed it, but I can see how it would take some time to get used to and how it would bring out the flavor. Very cool!

[Bobb]

Originally Posted by tenbaseg

Thanks for the write up. I just did my first snork.

I can't say that I enjoyed it, but I can see how it would take some time to get used to and how it would bring out the flavor. Very cool!

You may want to wait until after the first third of the cigar next time...I find that it is a lot less harsh after you smoke the cigar for a bit