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by B Singh February 11, 2026 19 min read

Putting out a cigar might seem like the least important part of the smoking experience, but in reality, it says a lot about you as a cigar smoker. Anyone can light a cigar. Anyone can puff away. But knowing how to properly end a cigar session? That’s where experience, respect, and a bit of class come into play. A premium cigar isn’t just rolled tobacco; it’s craftsmanship, patience, and tradition wrapped in a leaf. How you extinguish it should reflect that.

At its core, putting out a cigar properly is about control and patience. It’s about knowing when the experience is done and letting the cigar rest instead of forcing it to stop. Once you understand this mindset, the mechanics become second nature. And as you’ll see, the correct method is surprisingly simple yet widely misunderstood.

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The Anatomy of a Cigar Burn

To truly understand how to put out a cigar, it helps to know how a cigar stays lit in the first place. A cigar burns through a combination of heat, airflow, and the natural oils in the tobacco. When you puff, you introduce oxygen, which feeds the ember and keeps the burn alive. When you stop puffing, that oxygen supply disappears.

Unlike cigarettes, cigars are not chemically treated to stay lit. That’s an important distinction. Cigarettes are designed to continue burning on their own, even when left unattended. Cigars, especially premium hand-rolled ones, rely almost entirely on the smoker’s interaction to keep going.

The foot of the cigar, the lit end, is where all the action happens. When it’s glowing, it’s consuming tobacco slowly and evenly. But once you set the cigar down and stop drawing air through it, the temperature drops rapidly. The ember weakens, the glow fades, and eventually, the cigar extinguishes itself.

This natural self-extinguishing behavior is what makes the “let it die” method so effective. You’re not fighting the cigar’s design; you’re working with it. Understanding this process removes the urge to intervene aggressively. The cigar already knows how to stop burning. Your job is simply to let it.

Common Myths About Putting Out a Cigar

A common myth is that cigars should be put out the same way as cigarettes—by pressing the foot into an ashtray and twisting until the ember dies. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Doing this releases a burst of acrid smoke, damages the ashtray, and leaves behind a sour smell that lingers far longer than necessary. In lounges, this sound alone can turn heads, and not with admiration.

Another misconception is that pouring water or drinks on a cigar is acceptable. While it technically puts out the ember, it creates a soggy, foul-smelling mess that’s unpleasant for everyone nearby. Waterlogged cigars release an especially pungent odor as the hot tobacco reacts to moisture, similar to extinguishing a campfire with a splash of water indoors.

Understanding these myths is crucial because the correct method is actually much more elegant. You don’t force a cigar to go out. You let it decide when it’s done.

How Oxygen Control Explains Both Extinguishing and Relighting

One technical insight often overlooked is how oxygen governs both ends of the cigar experience—why cigars go out when under-smoked and why they extinguish naturally when left alone. Combustion at the cigar’s foot requires a steady flow of oxygen, which is supplied primarily through puffing.

When a cigar is under-smoked, left untouched for too long during a session, it may go out unintentionally. This same principle explains why simply resting a cigar in an ashtray extinguishes it naturally. Without active airflow, the cherry starves and fades.

Understanding this connection helps smokers avoid two common frustrations:

  • Accidentally letting a cigar go out mid-smoke

  • Over-interfering at the end by forcing it to stop

Once this relationship with oxygen is clear, it becomes obvious why blowing on a cigar, crushing it, or otherwise agitating the foot is counterproductive. All of those actions reintroduce oxygen, briefly reviving the ember and worsening odor.

The Golden Rule: Let the Cigar Die Naturally

If there’s one rule every cigar smoker should memorize, it’s this: never crush a cigar to put it out. The golden rule is patience. When you’re finished smoking, you simply stop smoking. That’s it.

Letting a cigar die naturally is the cleanest, quietest, and most respectful way to extinguish it. Once you place it in an ashtray and stop puffing, the cigar will usually go out on its own within one to two minutes. Larger ring gauge cigars may take slightly longer, but the process is the same.

This method prevents the release of harsh, bitter smoke that occurs when you forcefully extinguish the ember. It also avoids damaging the wrapper, which can release unpleasant oils and odors when crushed. Think of it like letting a candle burn out instead of pinching the flame; it’s calmer, cleaner, and far less dramatic.

Why Crushing a Cigar Is Disrespectful to the Craft

Beyond etiquette and odor, there is a deeper, cultural reason crushing a cigar is frowned upon: respect for craftsmanship. A premium cigar represents months, sometimes years, of work involving growers, fermenters, blenders, and rollers. Ending that process by violently smashing the cigar into an ashtray is widely viewed among seasoned smokers as dismissive of that effort.

Veteran cigar smokers often describe a cigar’s end as a “dignified death.” This phrase isn’t romantic fluff; it reflects the idea that a cigar should conclude as calmly as it was enjoyed. Just as you wouldn’t slam a book shut mid-sentence, crushing a cigar abruptly breaks the rhythm of an experience built on patience and appreciation.

This perspective is especially noticeable in traditional cigar lounges, where experienced smokers instinctively set their cigars down and walk away without ceremony. 

Using a Cigar Snuffer as an Alternative Method

A piece of traditional cigar equipment not yet covered is the cigar snuffer. More common in earlier generations of cigar smokers, a snuffer resembles a candle snuffer and is designed to extinguish a cigar by depriving it of oxygen rather than crushing it.

To use one, the cigar is placed vertically with the lit end facing down inside the snuffer. This cuts off airflow completely, allowing the ember to fade in a controlled, odor-minimized way. The result is similar to letting a cigar die naturally, but slightly faster and more contained.

While cigar snuffers are not widely used today, they appeal to smokers who enjoy vintage accessories or want a neat, intentional way to end a cigar without waiting. They are particularly useful indoors, where minimizing lingering odor matters.

How to Ash a Cigar Properly Before Putting It Out

Ashing a cigar is an overlooked skill, yet it directly affects how cleanly and safely a cigar finishes. Unlike cigarettes, cigars are designed to hold ash for a long time. In fact, a firm ash is often a sign of good construction and proper combustion. Constantly tapping or flicking a cigar, especially out of habit from cigarette smoking, can damage the wrapper, disrupt the burn line, and even cause the cigar to unravel near the foot.

The correct approach to ashing a cigar is patience. A cigar should generally be ashed only when one of three things happens:

  • The ash reaches roughly one inch in length

  • Visible cracks begin forming around the ash

  • The ash starts to bend under its own weight

When any of these signs appear, place the cigar gently over the ashtray and give it a soft tap—not a flick. The weight of the cigar itself should be enough to release the ash. If it doesn’t fall off immediately, repeat the motion gently. Never force it. Aggressive tapping can break the wrapper and negatively affect the final portion of the smoke.

Proper ashing keeps the cigar burning evenly, reduces mess, and ensures that when you’re ready to put the cigar out, it does so cleanly without excess loose embers or falling ash.

Step-by-Step: The Correct Way to Put Out a Cigar

Putting out a cigar properly isn’t complicated, but it does require intention. These steps may sound simple, but each one plays a role in ensuring a clean and respectful finish.

Step 1: Stop Puffing

The moment you decide you’re done, stop drawing on the cigar. No “one last puff,” no half-hearted draws. Puffing keeps the ember alive, so stopping immediately begins the extinguishing process. This is where most people go wrong; they linger too long, unintentionally prolonging the burn.

Step 2: Place the Cigar in the Ashtray

Lay the cigar gently in the ashtray, foot resting on the edge or inside the bowl, depending on the design. Avoid pressing it down or wedging it tightly. The cigar should rest comfortably, with enough space for air to circulate around it without feeding the ember.

A proper cigar ashtray is designed for this purpose, allowing the cigar to sit undisturbed while it extinguishes. If you don’t have one, choose the deepest ashtray available and avoid narrow cigarette trays whenever possible.

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Step 3: Let Oxygen Do the Work

This might sound counterintuitive, but a lack of airflow is what ultimately kills the ember. Once the cigar is resting and you’re no longer puffing, the limited ambient air isn’t enough to sustain combustion. Within a short time, the glow fades completely.

Resist the urge to check, blow, or poke at the foot. Interfering only prolongs the process or releases unwanted smoke. Trust the cigar. It will go out on its own.

Fire Safety: Why You Should Stay Until the Cigar Is Fully Out

One critical detail often missed in cigar guides is fire safety. While premium cigars naturally extinguish themselves, that doesn’t mean they are immediately safe the moment you stop puffing. The binder or filler tobacco inside the cigar can continue smoldering quietly for several minutes, even when the foot no longer glows.

For this reason, it’s best practice to remain nearby until you are certain the cigar is completely out. This is especially important indoors, on wooden surfaces, near fabrics, or in outdoor environments with dry conditions. A cigar left unattended too soon can reignite due to airflow or residual heat, posing a real fire risk.

A good rule of thumb is to wait until:

  • There is no visible glow

  • No smoke is rising from the foot

  • The cigar feels cool when resting in the ashtray

Treat the end of a cigar with the same care you gave the beginning. Safety is part of proper cigar etiquette, not an afterthought.

Choosing the Right Ashtray for Putting Out a Cigar

An often-overlooked detail in cigar etiquette is the ashtray itself. Many people assume any ashtray will do, but when it comes to properly putting out a cigar, the type of ashtray you use plays a bigger role than you might expect. Cigars are larger, burn slower, and produce more ash and residual heat than cigarettes. Using the wrong ashtray can interfere with the natural extinguishing process and create unnecessary mess or odor.

A proper cigar ashtray is wide, deep, and sturdy. The grooves are designed to cradle a cigar without forcing it down or pinching it. This allows the foot of the cigar to rest comfortably while the ember slowly dies out. Depth is especially important because it keeps the heat contained and prevents ash from spilling or smoldering in open air longer than needed.

Cigarette ashtrays, on the other hand, are usually shallow and narrow. When a cigar is placed in one, the foot often touches the bottom or side, tempting the smoker to press it down. This is exactly what you want to avoid. Pressing a cigar against a hard surface releases a sharp burst of stale smoke and crushed tobacco oils, which can linger unpleasantly.

Material also matters. Ceramic, glass, or thick metal ashtrays retain heat well and remain stable as the cigar cools. Lightweight or plastic ashtrays can warp, tip, or even melt under the heat of a cigar’s ember.

In short, the right ashtray supports the golden rule: letting the cigar go out naturally, without force or fuss.

Using a Cigar Holder to Preserve Shape and Structure

Another distinct addition is the use of a cigar holder when extinguishing a cigar you intend to revisit soon. A cigar holder keeps the cigar elevated rather than resting directly on an ashtray, which can help preserve its round shape and prevent soft spots from forming near the foot.

This is particularly useful for larger ring gauge cigars or softer-wrapped blends that are more prone to flattening when warm. By maintaining airflow around the cigar and avoiding pressure points, a holder supports a more even cool-down and reduces the chance of wrapper damage.

While not essential, cigar holders are a practical accessory for smokers who frequently pause and return to cigars within a short timeframe.

Indoor vs Outdoor Cigar Extinguishing Etiquette

Where you’re smoking has a major impact on how mindful you need to be when putting out a cigar. Indoor and outdoor environments call for the same basic technique but slightly different levels of awareness and courtesy.

Indoors, especially in cigar lounges, private clubs, or someone else’s home, proper extinguishing becomes a matter of shared respect. Enclosed spaces trap odor far more easily, so any harsh smoke released at the end of a cigar session will linger. This is why crushing or blowing on a cigar indoors is considered poor form. It creates an intense final wave of smoke that can overpower the room.

In lounges, the expectation is simple: stop puffing, place the cigar in the ashtray, and walk away.

Outdoors, there’s slightly more forgiveness, but the rules don’t change. Patios, balconies, and outdoor seating areas may disperse smoke more easily, but forcefully extinguishing a cigar still releases an unpleasant smell, especially if others are nearby. Wind can also reignite an ember if you’re not careful, which makes patience even more important.

At home, many smokers feel tempted to rush the process, especially at the end of a long evening. But whether you’re indoors or out, the principle remains the same: don’t rush the ending. A cigar deserves a calm exit, regardless of the setting.

What Not to Do When Putting Out a Cigar

Sometimes the best way to learn proper cigar etiquette is by understanding what not to do. These mistakes are common, especially among beginners, but once you know why they’re frowned upon, they’re easy to avoid.

The biggest mistake is twisting or grinding the cigar into the ashtray. This habit comes directly from cigarette smoking and has no place in cigar culture. Grinding releases a thick, bitter cloud of smoke caused by crushed tobacco and overheated oils. The smell is sharp, sour, and lingers far longer than the pleasant aroma of a gently extinguished cigar.

Another common error is blowing on the foot of the cigar to “make sure it’s out.” This actually introduces oxygen, briefly reigniting the ember and sending stale smoke into the air. It’s the opposite of what you want and often prolongs the process instead of ending it.

Snuffing the cigar with your fingers is also a poor choice. Not only can it burn you, but it damages the wrapper and leaves behind a mashed, smoldering end that smells far worse than a cleanly extinguished foot.

Some smokers tap excessive ash or knock the cigar repeatedly before setting it down. While tapping ash during a smoke is fine, aggressively knocking at the end often breaks the wrapper and exposes more tobacco to heat, again increasing odor.

Avoiding these mistakes isn’t about following arbitrary rules; it’s about preserving the calm, enjoyable atmosphere that cigar smoking is meant to create.

Putting Out a Cigar in a Hurry: The Water Method

While letting a cigar die naturally is the preferred method, real life doesn’t always allow time. If you are genuinely in a rush and cannot wait for the cigar to extinguish on its own, submerging it in water is the safest and most definitive alternative.

Placing the cigar fully into a glass of water guarantees that the ember is completely extinguished, eliminating any fire risk. This method should be viewed as a last resort, not a standard practice. It permanently ruins the cigar and produces an unpleasant smell, which is why it’s not recommended in social or lounge settings.

Use this method only when:

  • You must leave immediately

  • There is no safe place to let the cigar burn out

  • Fire safety is a concern

Never combine this with crushing or twisting the cigar first.  Simply submerge it fully and dispose of it once cooled.

The “Action Movie Villain” Mistake

A cultural note worth addressing is the glamorization of crushing cigars in movies. The aggressive smash is often used to signal dominance or rebellion, but in real cigar culture, it signals inexperience.

This behavior ignores safety, etiquette, and craftsmanship in favor of theatrics. In real life, the calm, understated end, the cigar quietly resting and fading out, is what reflects confidence and understanding.

Why You Should Never Throw a Cigar on the Ground

Discarding a cigar on the ground, especially outdoors, is more than just poor etiquette. It’s unsafe. A cigar may appear extinguished on the surface, but the internal tobacco can remain lit for longer than expected. Tossing it onto grass, mulch, leaves, or even pavement can cause burns, damage, or in extreme cases, start a fire.

Additionally, cigars contain natural tobacco leaves that don’t break down quickly. Leaving them on the ground contributes to litter and leaves behind a strong odor that others may find unpleasant.

If you’re away from home and finished with your cigar, keep it with you until it has fully gone out, then dispose of it in a proper waste bin. If no bin is available, resting it safely in an ashtray or fire-safe container is always preferable to tossing it aside.

Responsible disposal is part of being a considerate cigar smoker.

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Waiting Before Disposal and Composting Cigars

Another new practical detail is post-extinguishing disposal timing. Even after a cigar appears out, it’s best to wait at least 10 minutes before throwing it away. This ensures any hidden ember has fully cooled and eliminates the risk of igniting trash.

An additional insight: cigars are compostable. Made entirely of natural tobacco and leaf, a fully extinguished cigar can be composted safely once cooled. This is a more environmentally responsible option for smokers who compost organic waste.

What should never be done, under any circumstances, is throwing a cigar butt out of a car window. Beyond littering, this is a serious fire hazard, especially in dry conditions.

The Smell Factor: Managing Lingering Smoke

One of the main reasons proper cigar extinguishing matters so much is the smell. A well-smoked cigar produces a rich, pleasant aroma while lit, but the final moments determine what lingers afterward. The way you put out a cigar directly affects whether the room smells warm and inviting—or harsh and stale.

When a cigar is crushed or forcefully extinguished, the sudden release of trapped smoke and oils creates an acrid odor often described as sour or burnt. This smell clings to fabric, furniture, and even hair far more aggressively than normal cigar smoke. In contrast, a cigar that dies naturally produces far less residual odor.

Allowing the cigar to go out on its own means the ember cools gradually, reducing the amount of smoke released at once. The remaining aroma is softer, more subdued, and dissipates faster. This is especially important in shared spaces or homes where others may be sensitive to strong smells.

Ventilation helps, but it’s not a cure-all. Even with open windows or outdoor airflow, a crushed cigar can overpower the space briefly. That’s why experienced smokers focus on prevention rather than cleanup.

If you’re particularly concerned about lingering odor, leaving the cigar in the ashtray for a few minutes after it goes out allows any residual heat to fade completely before disposal. This small pause can make a noticeable difference in how the space smells afterward.

Why the End of a Cigar Affects Flavor Memory

A subtle but powerful concept introduced here is that the final moments of a cigar shape how you remember it. The last third tends to be stronger, hotter, and more concentrated. How you handle that phase, especially how you extinguish the cigar, can influence the lingering taste and aroma you associate with the cigar as a whole.

Improper extinguishing releases bitter smoke and tar-heavy odors that can override the pleasant flavors you enjoyed earlier. This is one reason seasoned smokers emphasize a clean, calm ending: it preserves the sensory “aftertaste” of the experience.

In short, the way a cigar ends matters just as much as how it begins. A graceful finish allows the memory of the cigar to fade gently, rather than being punctuated by harshness.

Can You Relight a Cigar After Putting It Out?

A question many cigar smokers ask, especially beginners, is whether a cigar can be relit after being put out. The short answer is yes, but with conditions. Understanding these conditions helps you decide whether a cigar is worth revisiting or better left finished.

If a cigar has gone out naturally and hasn’t been sitting for too long, generally under an hour, it can often be relit without much loss in flavor. Because you didn’t crush or soak it, the tobacco remains intact, and the foot can be gently toasted and brought back to life. There may be a brief moment of bitterness during the relight, but this usually fades after a few puffs.

However, the longer a cigar sits extinguished, the more it absorbs stale odors from its surroundings. After several hours, relighting often produces a flat, acrid taste that never fully recovers. At that point, the cigar has effectively reached the end of its journey.

Even Relighting Technique After Extinguishing

Rather than drawing immediately, the cigar should be gently toasted first, rotating it to ensure the entire foot warms evenly before taking puffs.

This prevents tunneling, uneven burn lines, and overheating, common issues when relighting a previously smoked cigar. Taking time during the relight phase is especially important because relit cigars are more sensitive to temperature spikes, which can amplify bitterness.

How to Extinguish a Cigar Specifically for Later Reuse

Step 1: Light Ash Removal

Before setting the cigar down, gently tap off loose ash. This prevents stale ash from clinging to the foot and contaminating the cigar during storage.

Step 2: Natural Extinguishing

Rest the cigar in an ashtray and allow it to die naturally. This remains the foundation of proper technique, especially for reuse.

Step 3: Cutting Above the Burn Line

Once extinguished, use a sharp cutter to remove the charred portion of the foot. This eliminates the most bitter, tar-heavy section and gives you fresh tobacco for a future relight.

Step 4: Purging the Cigar

With the cigar unlit, draw in fresh air and blow firmly through the cigar. This clears residual smoke and helps prevent sour, stale flavors from settling into the filler.

Before relighting later, purging once more improves the odds of a cleaner restart. While the relit cigar won’t equal a fresh one, this method significantly improves the experience compared to simply abandoning and relighting without preparation.

Cooling the Ember Before Extinguishing

One new procedural nuance introduced here is the idea of cooling the cigar before setting it down, particularly when you plan to relight it later. Rather than aggressively forcing the cigar to go out, gently blowing through the cigar, away from the foot, can help reduce internal heat and residual smoke before resting it in the ashtray.

This technique differs from blowing on the ember, which adds oxygen and reignites combustion. Blowing through the cigar clears hot smoke trapped inside the filler and slightly lowers the temperature of the cherry. When followed by natural extinguishing, this can reduce bitterness and improve flavor retention for a future relight.

Used sparingly, this cooling step acts as a transition between active smoking and resting the cigar, especially when you’re stopping earlier than planned.

Storage Immediately After Extinguishing for Relight

If you plan to relight a cigar later, it must be returned to a stable, humidified environment as soon as it has fully cooled.

Leaving an extinguished cigar exposed to open air, even for a few hours, can cause uneven drying, which leads to harshness, burn issues, or wrapper cracking upon relight. Once the cigar is cool and no longer emitting smoke, placing it back into a humidor helps stabilize moisture levels and slow flavor degradation.

When a Cigar Is Absolutely Not Worth Relighting

A critical distinction introduced here is time sensitivity. While short-term relighting can be acceptable, cigars that have been extinguished for several hours, or worse, a full day, are generally not worth revisiting.

As tobacco cools and sits:

  • Tars harden

  • Oils stagnate

  • Flavors turn bitter and flat

At this stage, relighting often produces disappointment rather than savings. Many experienced smokers prefer to light a new cigar rather than force enjoyment out of a neglected one. Knowing when not to relight is just as important as knowing how.

Do You Have to Smoke the Whole Cigar?

One important clarification not yet addressed is that you are not obligated to finish a cigar. There’s a persistent myth, especially among newer smokers, that a cigar must be smoked all the way to the nub to be “worth it.” In reality, experienced smokers frequently stop early, particularly when flavors peak or begin to turn harsh in the final third.

Industry professionals and seasoned aficionados widely agree that enjoyment, not completion, is the goal. If a cigar becomes hot, bitter, or no longer pleasurable, setting it down is not wasteful; it’s discerning. 

What to Do With Cigar Bands After Smoking

Cigar bands are more than decorative labels; they’re part of cigar culture. Whether you remove the band before lighting or later during the smoke is a matter of personal preference, but one rule matters most: remove the band before the cigar cools completely.

As the cigar warms during smoking, the heat loosens the adhesive holding the band in place. This makes it easy to slide off without tearing the wrapper. Trying to remove a band too early can rip the wrapper, while waiting until the cigar cools can cause the glue to re-harden, leading to damage.

Once removed, many cigar enthusiasts choose to keep their bands. Some collect them as mementos of memorable smokes, while others repurpose them creatively—embedding them in resin ashtrays, storage boxes, or framed displays.  While optional, band removal is best done calmly near the end of the cigar.

Why Improper Extinguishing Shortens Cigar Longevity

A final new angle is framing improper extinguishing as a longevity issue, not just a flavor or etiquette problem. Crushing, soaking, or poorly storing a cigar doesn’t just ruin the current smoke; it permanently compromises the cigar’s structural integrity.

Damaged wrappers, compressed filler, and moisture imbalance all reduce the usable lifespan of a cigar, even if it technically remains smokable. Proper extinguishing, cooling, and storage extend not just enjoyment but usability.

Mastering the Art of Putting Out a Cigar

Putting out a cigar properly is less about technique and more about mindset. It’s the final expression of patience, respect, and awareness that defines the entire cigar-smoking experience. By simply stopping, setting the cigar down, and letting it fade away on its own, you honor the tobacco, the space, and the people around you.

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There’s no drama, no force, and no rush—just a calm ending to a moment that was meant to be savored. Master this small detail, and you’ll find that it quietly elevates everything else about how you enjoy cigars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Should I ever crush a cigar to put it out?

No, crushing a cigar releases harsh, bitter smoke and leaves a strong lingering odor. The proper way is to stop puffing and let the cigar go out naturally in the ashtray.

2. How long does it take for a cigar to go out on its own?

Most cigars will extinguish themselves within one to two minutes after you stop puffing. Larger cigars may take slightly longer, but patience is key.

3. Is it okay to blow on a cigar to make sure it’s out?

No, blowing adds oxygen and can briefly reignite the ember. This creates extra smoke and defeats the purpose of letting it die naturally.

4. Can I put out a cigar and relight it later?

Yes, if the cigar hasn’t been sitting too long and was allowed to go out naturally, it can usually be relit within an hour. The longer it sits, the more likely the flavor will degrade.

5. Does it matter what kind of ashtray I use to put out a cigar?

Yes, a proper cigar ashtray helps the cigar rest without being crushed and allows it to extinguish cleanly. Small cigarette ashtrays often encourage bad habits like pressing or grinding.

Ben Singh
Ben Singh

Ben Singh is recognized as a trusted voice in the cigar world, known for his hands-on work with humidors, humidifiers, and smoke control solutions. Since 2015, he’s helped shape how collectors, lounges, and retailers store and protect their cigars. Ben’s design input, honest reviews, and presence at major cigar shows have earned him respect from industry pros and fellow enthusiasts alike.

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