Cigar 101: How to Retrohale

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In this video, we deep dive into the art of retrohaling. This fascinating technique, formerly known as "bridging", is a must-know practice for every cigar aficionado. For those seasoned smokers or the budding cigar enthusiasts, this video will elevate your cigar smoking experience by teaching you the nuances and importance of retrohaling.
Anthony explains how our taste and smell senses work in harmony to give you a comprehensive perception of the cigar's flavour profile. Understand the ideal way to retrohale and when during your smoke session you should opt for it. Discover why it isn't necessary to consistently retrohale throughout your cigar session, and why sometimes less is more when it comes to enjoying the true essence of a blend.
Whether you'll be trying this technique for the first time or you're a seasoned vet who just loves cigar content, this is an essential guide to mastering the art of the retrohale.
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@davinoc8559 День назад

Your videos are more than instructional. They are relaxing to watch. Like you're in my house and were having a peaceful easy time. Never met you, but you feel like a friend.

@mattdubovik3082 7 месяцев назад

There's actually a better way to retrohale without leaving a burning sensastion in your nose. You basically blow out the smoke very very slowly and continuosly in smaller quantities (through your nose), it will never get harsh and you get to experience more subtle flavors. It's hard to describe and takes a lot of practice but once you get it right it opens up a whole new world. It's basically like gargling with a mouth wash, then using the muscles around the back of your tounge to gently push the smoke up to your nose. I retrohale every single puff throughout a cigar using this method.

@chefjohnie 7 месяцев назад

Hi there my BOTL. I don’t know how to start so, here’s go. If you take a beautiful draw and hold it in your mouth for 5 seconds, while you take a breath through your nose, then let about 1/4 of the draw gently flow through the nose, then let 3/4 of the draw out the mouth and then let the rest of your draw out your nose gently…. And the smoke will be cool and lovely. After 15 years of practice I can tell you that this is the best way to get all the flavors out of your cigar. In taking a draw and letting it rest in the mouth for five seconds allows the Smoke to cool a little bit before your first reto and then the last reto is nice and easy. You get three different flavor profiles and is the best way to get the most flavor out of your cigar. How does this sound to you. OUT.

@mattdubovik3082 7 месяцев назад

@@chefjohnie 100% my friend! The cooling part is so important and it brings out all the nuances of a blend

@jeffquillen5560 7 месяцев назад

I retrohale almost every time.. love it

@thepipesmoker5803 7 месяцев назад

I’m a pipe smoker so the retrohale is easy and flavorful for me. Really a great technique. Thank you for the video on this issue. I retro all the time and the cigar that I smoke are very smooth. Always!

@chefjohnie 7 месяцев назад

Yes. Yes. Yes. This is something everyone should know how to and get to know that the master blender is what makes the cigar. So yes.. I know it seems hard but it’s the best way to learn everything about the cigar. Mazz this is a great idea to start with. Out.

@toddfpacker795 7 месяцев назад

This was outstanding. Thank you for explaining the retrohale Anthony.

@howtorawk 7 месяцев назад

He already taught this many times

@RPINCo 5 месяцев назад

Just finally figured this out correctly from this video. Great video! Absolutely works!

@holtscigars 5 месяцев назад

🙌

@AJ_Chelios227 7 месяцев назад

Perfect timing just finishing up my Mi Amor...

@priestofpartagas 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for posting all the great content! An easier way to teach retrohaling might be to ask that a smoker 'chew' the smoke after bringing it into their mouth. Our oral/nasal cavities are built this way to better taste the food we eat ... only makes sense we employ the same tactic when smoking. Thanks again, Holt's!!

@tdinut 7 месяцев назад

Anthony, you are the best! Thank you so much.

@LivingTheMemeYT 7 дней назад

This video was a game changer for me!

@chefjohnie 7 месяцев назад

@davidpruittmusic 7 месяцев назад

I like to retrohale 4-5 times per cigar (typically I smoke Toro size). I like to retro only the last bit of a good puff, rather than the whole thing. It definitely elevates the cigar! Another tip I've heard is to "chew" the smoke while blowing through the nose and that can help learn how. Another great video!

@mattdubovik3082 7 месяцев назад

if you learn how to retrohale slowly you can do it every puff throughout the whole cigar with no problem, but it's pretty difficult and takes a lot of practice

@davidpruittmusic 7 месяцев назад

@@mattdubovik3082 agreed. There are some cigars I retro almost every puff, and others just a few times, but definitely doing it slow makes it easier for someone just getting into retrohaling.

@illkickyouinthenuts 7 месяцев назад

No, chewing method is *not* a recommended method. You don't want to sit next to someone who chews with his mouth open smacking all the time.

@holtscigars 7 месяцев назад

He meant to think of the retrohale motion as a chew/bite rather than pushing smoke to the roof of your mouth with your tongue

@chrisjay323 2 месяца назад

As a newbie I thank you for both the technique and the advise I love your vids👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽thank you

@holtscigars 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@logandavis954 7 месяцев назад

Great video brother 😤

@Aaron83W 7 месяцев назад

This guy 😎😎 He heard my calls 🙏🏼 I hope I get to meet and smoke a cigar with you one day.

@leewatts1570 7 месяцев назад

Tried all the techniques after yeara, still work in progress for me!

@franciscovillarreal1177 7 месяцев назад

One that got me to taste it the most is take a puff, I chew/ swish the smoke in my mouth then blow out 90%out and last 10 I blow out my nose while i put my tongue to the roof of my mouth like I’m trying to taste it it’s helped me alot

@kent266 7 месяцев назад

Same here. I struggle with the retrohale

@Hugosmokes 7 месяцев назад

Retrohale is a must practice to experience the cigar full flavor 👌🏻👏🏻

@nocaption5562 3 месяца назад

I retrohale on every single puff and I personally smell more flavours this way and feel the nictotine quite a bit more as it get's absorbed through your nostral glands (I have no idea how they are called). If you want to retrohale just keep it relaxed, don't fear you will inhale because you will feel if you inhale. Keep your mouth relaxed and if it doesn't work blow out the smoke theough your mouth slowly and at the same time breathe out of your nose.

29 дней назад

Thank you sir

@holtscigars 27 дней назад

👊

@user-gy6ox6cu3n 7 месяцев назад

Anthony, I love your videos. Have you done one on plume? I’ve heard differing opinions if it’s bad or good and would love an expert opinion. TY!

@EBTROUBLE 7 месяцев назад

Just ordered the A.Fuente rare sampler you’re selling…. Looking forward to its arrival now….

@holtscigars 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for the support! You're in for a real treat with those smokes, hope you enjoy 🙌

@prestonsuggs66 7 месяцев назад

First time it burned. But now I enjoy it

@holtscigars 7 месяцев назад

Takes some getting used to 😂

@prestonsuggs66 7 месяцев назад

@@holtscigars Yeah but now I enjoy it. It’s everything just as you said.

@Badbing612 7 месяцев назад

Cigar Sensai Mazz. 😎🐊

@snail415 7 месяцев назад

I learned to exhale out nostrils and mouth together. Not to complicate, but more out of necessity. Embarrassing (but perhaps helpful) to share- if you have large tonsils, it’s hard to draw smoke in large amounts. Takes me 3-4 puffs on average. Retrohaling is practically essential to get the most flavor when you can’t draw that well. I’ve also found that the cigar will ‘hit you’ a bit harder over time if you only retrohale. Lastly- learn the cigar not just for its blend, but construction. Some brands have such an open draw that you have to manage your puffs appropriately. But some aid your smoke volume (and your ease of retrohaling). So Mazz is right- it’s something that you learn to leverage when you’re finally used to mixing it into your session.

@holtscigars 7 месяцев назад

thanks for sharing!

@wingsandstrings6626 7 месяцев назад

I figured out how to do it after letting 50-75 percent of the smoke slowly drift out my mouth then retrohaling

@lestagez 7 месяцев назад

i just asked about retrohaling and you posted it. You should do a live, where you smoke a cigar and talk to people, or either an asmr

@markorollo. 6 месяцев назад

i have a bit of a problem doing that standing up and walking thing i see people do quite a lot, i.e. i cant and use a wheelchair, and i can walk better than i can retrohale, just never been able to do it. i'm going to give this technique a go.

@holtscigars 6 месяцев назад

hope the video helped!

@mrsono82 7 месяцев назад

How long do you hold smoke in your mouth to get the taste. I have noticed, that if i blow it right away, I get more flavors. Any suggestion do appreciated.

@chefjohnie 7 месяцев назад

Hey Anthony. You might want to touch on how your nose is the only sense that we have that is directly connected to your brain. All other senses that we have are rerouted to your brain, the nose and smells are directly linked. This is why reto hal is so important. You might get memories u might get smells of food, places, colors. Memories are what makes a cigar so good. And everyone has their own tastes and preferences so everything about cigars is dependent upon what you’ve tasted, drank, enjoyed, it’s all subjective. I think that is something that you might want to touch on, on your next video. What do you think. Cigars are a beautiful experience and should be enjoyed in every aspect of your life. That is what I think. That’s me and I am OUT.