How many puffs a minute?

[Baz]

i tend to double puff and probably puff 4 times per minute (2 doubles)...my cigars rarely go out...

[karmaz00]

probely 1 puff per 45-50 sec for me

[Shaz]

There was a thread on this quite some time ago.
The rate for me will vary depending on the cigar's quickness to go out. And this, of course will depend to a great extent, on the humidity it was stored at, and if you dry box it before smoking. Some cigars, regardless of these variables, have a habit of going out, and others burn for a long time without having to be babied. Those I enjoy the most, because I don't need to concentrate on keeping it going and can relax and take all the time in the world.

So, it looks like most of us will usually double or triple puff when we are smoking a cigar that wants to go out. I too, hate it when the cigar goes out and have to relight.

I actually hate it when there is anything less than a full glowing cherry, because I find that the taste gets charcoally and harsh. When a cigar is burning badly, not only is it an annoyance, but it's not tasting so good.

But more to the point. I'm usually around 2 to 3 puffs per minute, not counting doubles if I have to.

[Blindjimme]

Every 10 seconds? 2 or 3 times a minute? Man, am I a leisurely wuss. I smoke for a while, set it down. Pick it up, smoke for a few minutes, set it down, check the grill. Pick it up again. When do you guys drink?

LOL

[JAK3]

I refuse to time my enjoyment of a cigar. When I light up the entire world practically shuts down. Get a couple of puffs to prepare for each exquisite full draw. Sometimes a good pull can be enjoyed for nearly a minute itself I suppose. If you must leave the cigar unattended, blow through it to clear the residual smoke and a relight (while lacking in the original splendor) taint so bad after all.

[Frinkiac7]

As many as I need to keep the thing from going out!

Or as many as I can take, if it's a particularly delicious smoke...

[BefriendedbyBolivar]

I find I only take one in fear of the cigar getting too hot. I normally time myself too. I need to relax more LOL.

[ashmaster]

Never timed it but I would guess I probably take 1 or 2 puffs per minute, one quick, then a slow, long draw. Of course this would depend on the characteristics of the cigar, how well it burns, how much smoke produced (like lots of smoke), etc. The main thing is not to let it go out, as it just doesn't taste the same when you relight.

[Strick]

Never pay attention, just depends on what I am smoking...

[Firerat]

Depends on the smoke.

If it's a tasty stick, probably 2 or 3 times a minute, holding it in, exhaling through the nose and all that. I try not to let my premium-relax in a chair with a good drink-cigars go out. I agree they never really taste the same once re-lit.

If it's a yard or car gar, who knows. Sometimes they go out on me if I don't pay attention. Sometimes when driving I let them go out and just chew on the ends. I try not to think about it too much.

[fatboy05]

I find it changes depending on what I am smoking, as well as the ring gauge and humidity. You just need to pay attention and not let it go out. Nubs foe example seem to never go out no matter how long you let them sit. I love that. I guess on average i would say 3-6 puffs per min.

[Theophilus]

I was thinking about this very thing last time I lit one up. I've heard that the slower you smoke, the cooler the smoke is and the better tasting it is. So I try to smoke as slowly as I can without the cigar going out. I guess about a double puff every 45-60 seconds or so.

[scottw]

two short and one long draw per minute I would say

[Dave128]

I've never paid attention. I just puff at my liesure. My cigars rarely go out. They used to when I first started smoking, but not any more.

[BefriendedbyBolivar]

So a double and a long draw per minute is about right?