Just wanted to put the idea out there (and I know I'm not alone in this), that stingers can actually contribute to a cool dry smoke. So don't rip them out before you try them!
I bought an older Kaywoodie a while back and while the stinger makes for a tighter draw than I usually like, I also find that I can draw as forcefully as I like without burning the tongue. Maybe it's because the airflow is slower, but I can puff like a freight train and not end up with leather tongue. It's really a foolproof system, which may explain the long popularity of stingers. I find that my little Kaywoodie brings out the best in burley blends, like C&D Burley Flake #2. I can't wait to try this out with some Haunted Bookshop, which can be very harsh if smoked too aggressively.
Thoughts?
I bought an older Kaywoodie a while back and while the stinger makes for a tighter draw than I usually like, I also find that I can draw as forcefully as I like without burning the tongue. Maybe it's because the airflow is slower, but I can puff like a freight train and not end up with leather tongue. It's really a foolproof system, which may explain the long popularity of stingers. I find that my little Kaywoodie brings out the best in burley blends, like C&D Burley Flake #2. I can't wait to try this out with some Haunted Bookshop, which can be very harsh if smoked too aggressively.
Thoughts?
