601 very hard to draw

[carl609]

I tried out my first 601 red last night.  I was really looking forward to it.  It was a disapointment.  I could hardly draw on it at all.  I tried using the draw poker, but it didnt seem to make a difference.  I am really hoping I just got a bad one, I have four more in the humi.  Anybody have the same problem?

[davidwys]

never man, I have loved them all! Try another, sounds like a dud.

[MikeD]

Even some of the best cigars, you're bound to get a plugged one... it is a handmade product afterall.

[crowb8]

I smoked at 601 Red earlier this year. Well build and nice draw. Awfully peppery on the nose, but you know, it turned into something I really, really liked about half way in. I had no trouble with the draw and liked it overall. [pirate2]

[wingo]

I smoke a lot of Pepin made cigars.  I would say that the construction is above the average. Every once in a while there will be a hard spot around where the band is.  I just massage it and the draw usually opens up.  Sometimes I'll get a hollow spot every once in a while as well.  Like Mike D said, hand rolled product.  Pepin teaches his rollers the right way. I've never had one outright plugged.  

[Poriggity]

I've smoked more than my fair share of 601's.. Reds, greens, blues, and blacks, and I've had a couple that plugged on me, but I'd be willing to bet it was a fluke.. Try another bro.  They are great smokes.
Scott

[Bluesman455]

I've smoked more than my fair share of 601's.. Reds, greens, blues, and blacks, and I've had a couple that plugged on me, but I'd be willing to bet it was a fluke.. Try another bro.  They are great smokes.
Scott

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