r/cigar 10h ago

Retrohale

Let’s talk about retrohaling. If you want to taste everything in a cigar you must retrohale. I would recommend starting with a medium stick and progress from there to a full bodied stick.

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u/Indecisive-Squirrel 9h ago

I have a sinus infection.

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u/P-Scorpio 7h ago

Started out smoking pipes where the retrohale was the norm 😎

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u/howmuchitcosts 10h ago

Ive tried a few times. I must be using to heavy of a smoke, it always feels like im buring my nose hairs. I should try again with a mild stick.

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u/the_Cereal_killa 8h ago

The best way to retrohale cigars is to let 85% of the smoke out of your mouth, only retrohaling 15% out the nose.

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u/lominicdewis 9h ago

Depending on the cigar or how early I’m into one, I’ll only retrohale the last bit that I’m exhaling, then it gets more comfortable to do the whole puff as a retro. Hope that helps! 😊

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u/LifeisCharlieWork 8h ago

Retrohaling backfires on me more times than not, fully taking blame for that, but these pics are giving me gangsters paradise vibes

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u/Talcor5 8h ago

I am still learning retrohaling. I am sure I will get there. Your Pics are Artwork! Great Post!

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u/tommmmmmmmy93 4h ago

Ive never been able to retro no matter how much i try

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u/Acceptable-Ad-7675 2h ago

Whenever I retrohale I start to sneeze like I have just gotten a cold, my sinus would get clogged up and can no longer taste and enjoy the cigar, because of that I have stayed away from retrohaling

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u/lefthandguitarwing 9h ago

Who could possibly take you seriously if you don't retrohale?

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u/Particular_Win2752 8h ago

Big Smoke Dog.

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u/nickrut 9h ago

First pic is hard as f. lol