Punch vs Guillotine in Nicotine buil-up and taste effection

[Sid.Stavros]

A cigar Punch produces a 7-10mm hole and this cut surface is smaller in diameter than one from a Guillotine cuter, according to Physics this smaller hole makes the draw one click more difficult and some remains may stay in the perimeter of the hole but my point of interest is the Nicotine:

According to Google: A cigar punch, does not inherently increase or change the nicotine content at the end of a cigar; rather, the tool creates a small, circular hole in the cap to control the draw and deliver a more concentrated smoke, which some smokers prefer. While the resulting smoke may taste stronger due to the concentrated oils and heat, this is a subjective experience related to the draw, not a change in the tobacco's nicotine. The method allows less filler and binder to enter the mouth, potentially providing a cleaner, more complex flavour profile.

Potential Drawbacks

Restricted Airflow: The smaller hole can restrict airflow, making the cigar go out more frequently.
Oil Build-up: Some smokers experience a build-up of tobacco and saliva oils at the capped end, which can create a bitter taste.

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In this video the XIKAR President and Co-Founder (at that time)

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRlUYIzV0iA


at 0:29-0:38 says that ''cigar Punch helps build Nicotine towards the end of cigar and it does that by restricting the flow of air and smoke through it and that collects at the butt''

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Gentlemen, since they say different things what's your opinion? You that are far more experienced than me, have you ever noticed any difference in the same cigar from the use of Punch or Guillotine? The taste is same, is stronger or not?
Those last draws with Punch contain more Nicotine and give you a a click bitter taste than those with the Guillotine or not?

 

[StoneCarver]

I think the ring diameter of the cigar is also an important variable to consider. If the cigar is small enough, a punch can be just as big as a guillotine cut.
So, the size of the hole cut in proportion to the ring diameter is the working variable. The bigger the ring diameter the more of a proportional difference there will be between a punch or guillotine cut. That's something I remember from my days of working in a tobacco shop.
Another variable to consider is how tightly packed the cigar is. If its a tight draw, I prefer a guillotine cut. If its a super loose draw, I might prefer a punch as long as the ring diameter isn't too big but then I rarely get cigars that big. I'm refering to something significantly larger than a 52 ring.

 

[adamziegler]

I wonder if folks unintentionally confuse terms like nicotine, tar, oil, moiusture... etc. when discussing these subjects. I never feel cheated from the nicotine from a cigar unless I have to put it down early.