Band on the Cigar...When to Remove?
by Tynan Szvetecz
Band on the Cigar
Why do some people smoke their cigars for a few minutes before removing the band?
Posted: March 14, 2011
Because it reduces the likelihood of the wrapper leaf being damaged in the process.
Bands are attached with adhesive. If too much has been used, some may have seeped from the band onto the cigar's wrapper. If this has happened, the band, when removed, may take some of the wrapper with it.
Smoking the cigar for a few minutes first will soften the glue and loosen its hold on the wrapper, thus allowing you to slowly remove the band without tearing the outer leaf.
