Green Tobacco

Ksnyder211

Got some new cigars that are harsh when I retrohale, but only about the first inch of the smoke.  After that, they're fine.  A friend who knows his stuff says that's a sign of green tobacco.  Anybody else have any thoughts on this?

Thanks. 

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Ken

TNBigfoot68

Ken, @Ksnyder211 it is not uncommon for the harshness and or spiciness, to settle down as you smoke a cigar as a. Profile changes, b. You get used to it. 
I don't believe at all it is green because most tobacco goes through a picking, drying, curing, and aging process. However over time the tobacco mellows out. If you have a brand that is harsh sit on it for 6-8 months and try it again. Most will tell you that strong cigars are much better with a couple years on them.  

variant2

A "green" cigar usually has a double claro / candella wrapper.

A young cigar that has not undergone the proper aging/curing will be harsh due to ammonia content.

A cigar with a generous amount of ligero will definitely get your attention on the retrohale if you're not used to it.

avengethis

If you burn the crap out of it when you are lighting it that can cause the start of it to be rough as well.  Thats why I prefer the soft flame for the lighting compared to a torch.  Easier to get the slow light.

TruDog

...We called it "SkunK Weed' in the late 70's.  Right outside Athens Ohio...Nelsonville.  .....oh wait.

deadman

TruDog said:

...We called it "SkunK Weed' in the late 70's.  Right outside Athens Ohio...Nelsonville.  .....oh wait.

Gimme that green fool, in a big bag and don’t be holding out on the zigzag 

Poker_Slob

If TruDog is outside of Athens...he knows green.