Relighting an extinguished cigar: is it possible?

As Zino Davidoff so well said, there is a comparison between a cigar and love. According to him, rekindling the flame of a love is like relighting an extinguished cigar: the taste will never be the same again. But don't worry, there are techniques to minimize this effect and enjoy your cigar again.

Why purge a cigar before relighting it?

When your cigar goes out, it is essential not to wait too long before relighting it. Indeed, a cooled cigar accumulates gases rich in nicotine that can alter its taste. To avoid these unpleasant aromas, an essential step is purging.

How to purge a cigar?

purging is a simple but effective technique to get rid of undesirable gases from your cigar before relighting it. Here is how to proceed:

1. Place your cigar vertically, head up. Tap lightly to remove the friable ash.
2. Bring a gentle flame (never a direct or too strong flame) close to the foot of your cigar without touching it.
3. Blow gently into your cigar. You will see the flame tilt under the effect of the expelled gases.
4. When the flame naturally straightens, it means your cigar is cleared of its gases.
5. Finally, relight your cigar by slightly turning it between your lips to achieve an even ignition.

Maya Selva's Refuge: a practical and elegant solution

For cigar enthusiasts who wish to pause their tasting without compromising the quality of their cigar, the famous cigar creator Maya Selva has devised an innovative solution: The Refuge.

The Refuge is a clever tube that allows you to keep a cigar lit discreetly, without it going out. You can thus resume your tasting later, without suffering from the unpleasantness of an altered taste.

A practical example: smoking a cigar while traveling

Imagine that you are waiting for your bus. You light your cigar to enjoy this moment of relaxation. But this time, your bus arrives on time! With Le Refuge, you no longer have to worry: simply place your lit cigar in the tube. Once you reach your destination, you can resume your tasting as if nothing happened.

This system is also ideal for car trips or when you need to interrupt your relaxation time for any reason. It is available in several sizes, suitable for different modules, up to the Churchill size. A clever spring makes it easy to extract the cigar without the risk of burns.

A perfect gift idea for cigar enthusiasts

The Maya Selva Refuge is an original and useful gift idea, especially for Father's Day or any other occasion. Combining elegance and practicality, it is sure to charm cigar lovers.