An Experiment That Worked

[PUFFNMO]

I was smoking an AF Cuban Belicoso out in the garage, and loving it. It was just a bit overly humidified, and I had to touch it up a few times to keep it from going out.

As I got to the lower 1/3rd it started to get a bit strong for me, and just on a whim I took a paper clip and poked 2 small holes in the wrapper down next to the band. I was surprised at the result. The draw was hardly affected, but the smoke went from borderline too much for me to very pleasant.

As far as I can figure, the two small pinholes allowed just a bit of air to mix with the smoke as I pulled, making it seem milder. I plan to try this again when I'm smoking something that is kicking my ash, as an easy way to tone it down just a bit. Cheers to all, Larry.

[travclem]

sounds like a plausible theory

[groogs]

I have smoked quite a few CB's and they never struck me as a strong smoke, but if it works for you keep doing it.

[mike607]

i'll try this method and let you know

[andrewsutherland2002]

I'd be too scared that it would damage the wrapper.

[lightning9191]

I've never had that problem (yet), but I'll certainly keep your solution in mind. Thanx for posting it!!

[PUFFNMO]

It does damage the wrapper. But somehow it worked on that occasion with that smoke.

I don't think I'm going to be going through all my boxes and punching holes in sticks anytime soon though.

[z3ro]

try it on a cheap strong smoke first. seems like a good idea to me