Sense of smell

bruceolee · 03-12-2022, 03:56 PM

I'm learning how much your sense of smell plays into how well you taste. I started smoking a perdomo 10th anniversary champagne super toro and I couldn't taste a thing. I decided i was too congested and a couple spritzes of Flonase later and BAM! Flavortown! It makes me feel bad for those who's sense of smell was effected or lost during COVID. So, the lesson here I guess is always have a bottle of flonase around. That stuff works great! God bless you all!

Porch Dweller · 03-12-2022, 04:45 PM

Back in early 2013 the flu mostly knocked out my sense of smell and taste for about six weeks. Among my hobbies are brewing beer, sipping whiskey, cigars, and cooking. That six weeks really sucked.

RevSmoke · 03-12-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceolee

I'm learning how much your sense of smell plays into how well you taste.

Hmm, I have smelled myself on a few occasions, usually it was not a nice thing - and certainly, when I smelled myself, I was never moved to see how I tasted.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

icehog3 · 03-13-2022, 10:21 AM

I have heard from a cigar friend that he was told that long term use of Flonase can lower testosterone levels significantly. I haven't researched it myself as I rarely use it, but something to consider perhaps.

bruceolee · 03-13-2022, 10:41 AM

Fortunately I only use it very occasionally. I prefer it over afrin and the rebound you suffer with that

NCRadioMan · 03-13-2022, 01:29 PM

Oh yes. Most taste comes from the olfactory system, not taste buds. That's why retro-haling is a must to get full enjoyment from the cigar.

03-12-2022, 03:56 PM	#1
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Sense of smell I'm learning how much your sense of smell plays into how well you taste. I started smoking a perdomo 10th anniversary champagne super toro and I couldn't taste a thing. I decided i was too congested and a couple spritzes of Flonase later and BAM! Flavortown! It makes me feel bad for those who's sense of smell was effected or lost during COVID. So, the lesson here I guess is always have a bottle of flonase around. That stuff works great! God bless you all! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

03-12-2022, 04:45 PM	#2
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: Sense of smell Back in early 2013 the flu mostly knocked out my sense of smell and taste for about six weeks. Among my hobbies are brewing beer, sipping whiskey, cigars, and cooking. That six weeks really sucked. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

03-13-2022, 10:21 AM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: Sense of smell I have heard from a cigar friend that he was told that long term use of Flonase can lower testosterone levels significantly. I haven't researched it myself as I rarely use it, but something to consider perhaps. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-13-2022, 10:41 AM	#5
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: Sense of smell Fortunately I only use it very occasionally. I prefer it over afrin and the rebound you suffer with that __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

03-13-2022, 01:29 PM	#6
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Sense of smell Oh yes. Most taste comes from the olfactory system, not taste buds. That's why retro-haling is a must to get full enjoyment from the cigar. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.