Palate

htown · 03-24-2010, 01:09 PM

Does anyone else have issue with their palate? About fifty percent of the time my palate is messed up and I don't taste the cigar I am smoking as well as I should. Because of this, most of the time I will smoke a cheaper cigar so that if I can't taste it well it won't be a big loss. The plus side of this is I am able to hold on to really nice cigars for a longer time.

Tredegar · 03-24-2010, 01:30 PM

Last year, about this time, I had a really bad sinus infection that lasted several weeks. When it was done I lost most of my sense of smell. Along with that a lot of my taste sensations went away, so I really can't taste, or smell a lot of things anymore. With cigars I can't pick up many fine nuances but can still tell if something tastes good or not.

Da Klugs · 03-24-2010, 01:38 PM

Since adopting the "Nasal Exhale" a few years ago this has beocme much less of an issue unless I have a cold or its the 14th cigar of the day.

For mouth smokers only - the experience is so much more subtle that it is wasy to envision small things affecting the perception of cigar flavors. How recently you ate or drank, and what what it was at the top of the list.

T.G · 03-24-2010, 02:34 PM

I've had bouts in the past with temporary dulling of the palate due to either sinus issues or certain toothpastes. Sinuses were easy; start using a nasal irrigation bottle (neilmed). Toothpaste took some time to realize that was the problem; stopped using Colegate and Crest Advanced something-or-another and switched to Tom's of Maine and that solved that problem.

Mugen910 · 03-24-2010, 02:40 PM

Maybe you need to give your tastebuds a short break?
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htown · 03-24-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Maybe you need to give your tastebuds a short break?
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I only smoke between two and four cigars a week.

mosesbotbol · 03-24-2010, 02:47 PM

Palate can be effected by a million things externally and internally. Nose exhale works good, but I can only stand so much before I get sinus issues.

If I miss out on something that is OK. I am casual with my cigars and generally limit to primary tastes and non-palate things like texture, etc...

I would not worry about whether someone tastes 30 things and you taste one or two that you can't name. You'll both rate the cigar the same, so that shows you're still enjoying it similarly.

CasaDooley · 03-24-2010, 03:10 PM

I have the palate of a goat, but snorking (nose exhale) does help bring out flavors you might be missing. I wouldn't worry too much about it though.

Mugen910 · 03-24-2010, 03:43 PM

I kinda meant like 0 cigars just for a few days...sometimes rest is the best medicine.

"Disclaimer-I am not a doctor nor have I slept at a holiday inn express recently"
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CigarNut · 03-24-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I kinda meant like 0 cigars just for a few days...sometimes rest is the best medicine...Posted via Mobile Device

Isn't that like, uh, sacrilege???

Mugen910 · 03-25-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Isn't that like, uh, sacrilege???

think of it as an aging process on your cigars.

kenstogie · 03-25-2010, 02:38 PM

Sometimes this happens to me (YIKES!!) and what I've noticed is ....
-my palate is much more sensitive in the morn, it's great having cigars then.
-as said earlier food you eat and toothpast too affects your taste, so for a few days try eating more bland food, lots of vegis and stuff that's generally natural you know food that's not spicy/salty/sweet.
-as with women ... Absitnence makes the heart grow fonder, so a break can really help. for me a break is at least a week for cigars that is

(YIKES!)
-alchohol can deaden my taste especially if it's cold.

03-25-2010, 04:04 PM

Mike I had the same problem for a few months last year, I think it was a sinus thing. Seems to be better right now but it was driving me crazy!

And its not about what other people taste but about smoking a cigar that you know has more flavor then what you are getting from it because you have smoked that cigar many times.

The "nasal irrigation bottle (neilmed)" sounds like something I need to try.

03-25-2010, 05:11 PM

Those with this sort of issue might be surprised to find that they actually have allergies. This time of the year has many stealth allergens and here in Florida the pollen season has been killer already.

The older you get many times the more allergies you acquire. Many are so slight that many don't medicate for them while others suffer full blown attacks. Try taking generic Claritin or something for a couple of weeks and see if it clears up. Might help things a bit.

Also, of course, you could in fact be allergic to cigar smoke and taking a rest will allow for the next rinse and repeat cycle.

Just some thoughts and possibilities.

03-24-2010, 01:09 PM	#1
htown Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Sugar Land Posts: 877 Trading: (29)	Palate Does anyone else have issue with their palate? About fifty percent of the time my palate is messed up and I don't taste the cigar I am smoking as well as I should. Because of this, most of the time I will smoke a cheaper cigar so that if I can't taste it well it won't be a big loss. The plus side of this is I am able to hold on to really nice cigars for a longer time.

03-24-2010, 01:30 PM	#2
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: Palate Last year, about this time, I had a really bad sinus infection that lasted several weeks. When it was done I lost most of my sense of smell. Along with that a lot of my taste sensations went away, so I really can't taste, or smell a lot of things anymore. With cigars I can't pick up many fine nuances but can still tell if something tastes good or not.

03-24-2010, 01:38 PM	#3
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Palate Since adopting the "Nasal Exhale" a few years ago this has beocme much less of an issue unless I have a cold or its the 14th cigar of the day. For mouth smokers only - the experience is so much more subtle that it is wasy to envision small things affecting the perception of cigar flavors. How recently you ate or drank, and what what it was at the top of the list. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

03-24-2010, 02:34 PM	#4
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Palate I've had bouts in the past with temporary dulling of the palate due to either sinus issues or certain toothpastes. Sinuses were easy; start using a nasal irrigation bottle (neilmed). Toothpaste took some time to realize that was the problem; stopped using Colegate and Crest Advanced something-or-another and switched to Tom's of Maine and that solved that problem.

03-24-2010, 02:40 PM	#5
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Palate Maybe you need to give your tastebuds a short break? Posted via Mobile Device

03-24-2010, 02:47 PM	#7
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Palate Palate can be effected by a million things externally and internally. Nose exhale works good, but I can only stand so much before I get sinus issues. If I miss out on something that is OK. I am casual with my cigars and generally limit to primary tastes and non-palate things like texture, etc... I would not worry about whether someone tastes 30 things and you taste one or two that you can't name. You'll both rate the cigar the same, so that shows you're still enjoying it similarly. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-24-2010, 03:10 PM	#8
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Palate I have the palate of a goat, but snorking (nose exhale) does help bring out flavors you might be missing. I wouldn't worry too much about it though. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

03-24-2010, 03:43 PM	#9
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Palate I kinda meant like 0 cigars just for a few days...sometimes rest is the best medicine. "Disclaimer-I am not a doctor nor have I slept at a holiday inn express recently" Posted via Mobile Device

03-25-2010, 02:38 PM	#12
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Palate Sometimes this happens to me (YIKES!!) and what I've noticed is .... -my palate is much more sensitive in the morn, it's great having cigars then. -as said earlier food you eat and toothpast too affects your taste, so for a few days try eating more bland food, lots of vegis and stuff that's generally natural you know food that's not spicy/salty/sweet. -as with women ... Absitnence makes the heart grow fonder, so a break can really help. for me a break is at least a week for cigars that is (YIKES!) -alchohol can deaden my taste especially if it's cold. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-25-2010, 04:04 PM	#13
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palate Mike I had the same problem for a few months last year, I think it was a sinus thing. Seems to be better right now but it was driving me crazy! And its not about what other people taste but about smoking a cigar that you know has more flavor then what you are getting from it because you have smoked that cigar many times. The "nasal irrigation bottle (neilmed)" sounds like something I need to try.

03-25-2010, 05:11 PM	#14
SmokingPoker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palate Those with this sort of issue might be surprised to find that they actually have allergies. This time of the year has many stealth allergens and here in Florida the pollen season has been killer already. The older you get many times the more allergies you acquire. Many are so slight that many don't medicate for them while others suffer full blown attacks. Try taking generic Claritin or something for a couple of weeks and see if it clears up. Might help things a bit. Also, of course, you could in fact be allergic to cigar smoke and taking a rest will allow for the next rinse and repeat cycle. Just some thoughts and possibilities.