have you ever dipped?

[El Presidente]

 

For the screen test, Coppola proposed a practice session to help Brando prepare for his role. This session took place at Brando’s house, where Coppola brought along cigars, wine, and Italian snacks as props to create the right atmosphere. Brando showcased his talent in front of Coppola, who was genuinely impressed. Coppola recalled, 

“Slightly, from a low angle, I filmed him holding a glass of wine in one hand and a cigar in the other, going through animated gestures… Francis was videotaping at the same time. At one point, Brando dipped the end of the cigar into the wine. The phone rang unexpectedly. Brando calmly picked it up, staying in character, and mumbled a few words as if talking to someone on the other end of the line. Then he hung up and continued his pantomime.”

[Rhinoww]

In a word, no. 
But I had a guest this summer who had never had a cc. I offered him a party short which he cut and dipped in some really nice single barrel bourbon we were drinking. He loved that cigar. To each their own. 
i remain a purist though 

[Fireball]

I hear a lot of people (so called experts on other sites) say dipping is sacrilegious. I remember my time in Guatemala and my host father something like ‘This is a Montecristo, the finest cigar in the world. You will cut the end and then dip the end in a fine cognac. This is how it is done.’

I don’t dip, I just drink cognac with my cigars. But never forgot him saying that. It was like I was initiated into a secret club. In this case it was fine cigars, but not dipping.

[riderpride]

Blasphemy! 

Now move that bottle of ketchup away from your steak... 

[JohnS]

Prior to modern methods for humidification, in those days when clay tablets were used in humidors, there was a practice of dipping cigars in cognac brandy to assist with cigars that were on the dry side, yes. I've also heard that the glues used in cigar manufacturing were not like today and the dipping in cognac also helped mask any bitter flavours. 

Admittingly, I'm not 100% sure on the second example, but this practice was more common in the 19th century.

[brutusthebuckeye]

Yes..can of Skoal a day sometimes more!!

 

[Capn_Jackson]

I used to dip Padróns in dark rum. Haven’t in probably fifteen years, and I don’t plan to do it again. However, I have a good friend who does. To each their own.

[Ford2112]

I still think this is the worst thing I've ever seen.

[Corylax18]

7 hours ago, brutusthebuckeye said:

Yes..can of Skoal a day sometimes more!!

Haha. Yeah, I thought this was going to be a thread about Chew. I did in high school, but I haven't for a long time. 

I have never dipped my cigars in anything though. 

[dominattorney]

I've done it. Find it does little to change the flavors either way. 

[BrightonCorgi]

I can see rinsing the cigar in alcohol vs. water.  Why not?  If you dig that added flavor profile.  I rinse cigars off with water all the time before lighting.  Maybe 10% of all cigars I smoke.

[westg]

And here I was thinking this was going to be about taking all your gear off and going for a swim 🏊‍♂️ 

[GoodStix]

15 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

I rinse cigars off with water all the time before lighting.  Maybe 10% of all cigars I smoke.

Why?  Saw this on an FOH video too.  Curious as to why.

[BrightonCorgi]

16 minutes ago, GoodStix said:

Why?  Saw this on an FOH video too.  Curious as to why.

Newer cigars tend to be more refined tasting and less tannic.  Older cigar burn a little better and wrappers are more resilient.  On just about every cigar I rinse the head under water before cutting.  Never a worry about cracks when cutting.  Habit by now to do so.

Try it on a cigar you are familiar with!