My Weekend Cigar Review: New Cuba Superior Connecticut
Reading Time: 3 minutes The New Cuba Superior Connecticut cigar selection boasts a long-filler blend aimed at newer cigar smokers and others seeking an Aganorsa cigar that’s “approachable in flavor, and affordable in price.” Does Gary’s review of the Toro agree? Watch now.
I have successfully used a small amount of real honey (not honey “sauce” like from KFC) smeared along the edge of the ravel, and then let it dry. It gives off a bit of a caramel smell when you later smoke the cigar. Maybe just another idea.
It works. Delicately repair with honey, and a moist paper towel for light clean up. Any stickyness is better than an unraveling cigar!
I have successfully used a small amount of real honey (not honey “sauce” like from KFC) smeared along the edge of the ravel, and then let it dry. It gives off a bit of a caramel smell when you later smoke the cigar. Maybe just another idea.
I have read that milk works.
I have read that milk works.
Hi Richard,
Actually, both overly dry and overly moist cigars can unravel, but a dry cigar is more likely to unfurl. And to totally confuse you, yes, sometimes a bad rolling job will cause a cigar to come apart. ;-)
Interesting but what causes the wrapper to detach and unfold like that? Is it because it is kept too dry or too humid or is it just a problem with the cigar itself?
Interesting but what causes the wrapper to detach and unfold like that? Is it because it is kept too dry or too humid or is it just a problem with the cigar itself?
Hi Richard,
Actually, both overly dry and overly moist cigars can unravel, but a dry cigar is more likely to unfurl. And to totally confuse you, yes, sometimes a bad rolling job will cause a cigar to come apart. ;-)
Hi Richard,
Actually, both overly dry and overly moist cigars can unravel, but a dry cigar is more likely to unfurl. And to totally confuse you, yes, sometimes a bad rolling job will cause a cigar to come apart. ;-)
Cool info, I have a very nice, aged cigar from a “south of Florida” Island that needs a repair. This tip wil surely help with that.
Cool info, I have a very nice, aged cigar from a “south of Florida” Island that needs a repair. This tip wil surely help with that.
Cool info, I have a very nice, aged cigar from a “south of Florida” Island that needs a repair. This tip wil surely help with that.
Interesting, I will try this method and see how it comes out. I will also try the honey and milk that was posted in the comments.
Interesting, I will try this method and see how it comes out. I will also try the honey and milk that was posted in the comments.
Gum Arabic is hard to find, and over-priced if you do — Hobby Lobby sells small bottles in the artist supplies dept. for $14.99. But there in the same store is Elmer’s School Glue. Not the white paste, but a clear, non-toxic product from China that seems identical to Gum Arabic, except very slightly thicker and lacking the yellowish color — and it’s five ounces for $2.50, enough for several lifetimes. If you doubt they’re the same thing, rub a little of each between your fingers and see for yourself.
Gum Arabic is hard to find, and over-priced if you do — Hobby Lobby sells small bottles in the artist supplies dept. for $14.99. But there in the same store is Elmer’s School Glue. Not the white paste, but a clear, non-toxic product from China that seems identical to Gum Arabic, except very slightly thicker and lacking the yellowish color — and it’s five ounces for $2.50, enough for several lifetimes. If you doubt they’re the same thing, rub a little of each between your fingers and see for yourself.
Cracks on the mouth-end of cigars, I always repair using rolling paper.
Just ask your kid who smokes secretly for two rolling papers per cracked cigar, otherwise buy at wallmart ;). Then stick one rolling paper all the way around the cigar, just above the start of the crack. Then cut off the sticky part of the second rolling paper and apply to the open side of the first rolling paper, to seal it. When I smoke this repaired cigar I apply some lip-balm or vaseline to my lips to keep the rolling paper from sticking to my lips.
This method works perfectly for cracks at the mouth-end of the cigar, does not change the flavor and can be done with cheap supplies from any local shop.
Cracks on the mouth-end of cigars, I always repair using rolling paper.
Just ask your kid who smokes secretly for two rolling papers per cracked cigar, otherwise buy at wallmart ;). Then stick one rolling paper all the way around the cigar, just above the start of the crack. Then cut off the sticky part of the second rolling paper and apply to the open side of the first rolling paper, to seal it. When I smoke this repaired cigar I apply some lip-balm or vaseline to my lips to keep the rolling paper from sticking to my lips.
This method works perfectly for cracks at the mouth-end of the cigar, does not change the flavor and can be done with cheap supplies from any local shop.
Cracks on the mouth-end of cigars, I always repair using rolling paper.
Just ask your kid who smokes secretly for two rolling papers per cracked cigar, otherwise buy at wallmart ;). Then stick one rolling paper all the way around the cigar, just above the start of the crack. Then cut off the sticky part of the second rolling paper and apply to the open side of the first rolling paper, to seal it. When I smoke this repaired cigar I apply some lip-balm or vaseline to my lips to keep the rolling paper from sticking to my lips.
This method works perfectly for cracks at the mouth-end of the cigar, does not change the flavor and can be done with cheap supplies from any local shop.
@ Leonard. Great idea it saved my Cohiba!
@ Leonard. Great idea it saved my Cohiba!
@ Leonard. Great idea it saved my Cohiba!
There is a medical tape that is made from looks like thin cloth/paper. Tears real easy, not like that old tough cloth crap used to be popular. I wrap the tear with this paper tape all the way around the cigar then when I smoke to the tape, remove it and smoke down the rest. Works quite well.
Google “Stogie Mechanic.” Worked for me.
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