Flavor Profiles

HK3- · 11-15-2008, 10:26 AM

I have been wondering for awhile now how many different flavor profiles can be found in cigars. And I dont mean the strawberry rockets from the local gas station either. Let's see if we can get a list going of familiar tastes that can be found in cigars.

1.) Woody
2.) Earthy
3.) Cedary
4.) Floral
5.)

Mr.Maduro · 11-15-2008, 10:53 AM

This should help....

HK3- · 11-15-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

This should help....

Well, that answers my question. Thanks Patrick.

feznuk · 11-15-2008, 12:00 PM

Nice! Now, as a noob, I'd be interested in seeing cigars mapped to the wheel. For instance, I'm a fan of the sweet, caramel and creamy wedges. It would be cool to look at the wheel and be able to pick out a couple cigars that fall into those areas.

I'm sure something like this exists somewhere. Anybody know of a good tool that can be used to map flavor preferences to cigars?

Lee · 11-15-2008, 12:37 PM

I've always had trouble identifying flavors in a cigar. I printed this out to use the next time I try a new cigar. This is a great chart.

brigey57 · 11-15-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

This should help....

I think that just about nails it!

Scottw · 11-15-2008, 05:29 PM

great wheel. I love sticks with the cocoa, espresso flavor profiles

chippewastud79 · 11-15-2008, 05:29 PM

What about "No pre-light scent" or "Just harsh"?

TOB9595 · 11-16-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

This should help....

Does any one know how this wheel is used?
Tom

11-16-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TOB9595

Does any one know how this wheel is used?
Tom

It helps you narrow down the flavors. Pick the one in the center that best fits the flavor, then go outward and pick the more detailed option if possible.

EX: If you determine its floral, then go outward and decide if you think the flavor is rose, jasmin, balsa or mint.

HTH

~Vitis

01-05-2009, 12:59 PM

Based on my experience with some sticks

The wheel is missing

Bellybutton lint
Vacuum cleaner bags
Dust bunnies

ucla695 · 11-15-2008, 10:59 AM

Great tasting wheel!

groogs · 11-15-2008, 11:03 AM

I think the wheel pretty well covers it.

SmokinApe · 11-15-2008, 11:18 AM

Looks like the wheel put a stop to this thread...

SmokinApe · 11-15-2008, 11:49 AM

What is the purpose of have the two sides different colors?

HK3- · 11-15-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

What is the purpose of have the two sides different colors?

I think they are opposite sides of the spectrum.

Mr.Maduro · 11-15-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

What is the purpose of have the two sides different colors?

I would think the mild-medium flavors are on the left side (yellow) and the med-full flavors are on the right side. (orange)

Mr Edmundo · 01-06-2009, 06:42 PM

I've seen "ass" used in a number of reviews.

lightning9191 · 01-06-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Edmundo

I've seen "ass" used in a number of reviews.

When we do trained taste panels we usually have a standard we use to identify with each flavor....what would you propose we use as a standard here? Age? Sex? Culture? Or should we leave this up to the individual smoker

Mr Edmundo · 01-07-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lightning9191

When we do trained taste panels we usually have a standard we use to identify with each flavor....what would you propose we use as a standard here? Age? Sex? Culture? Or should we leave this up to the individual smoker

I'm not the one who could answer this question, since I myself have never used this as a description. But that is a good question. I often wonder how one would know what ass tasted like. But then again, maybe I don't want to know.

But on a serious note, I'd be interested to hear more about using standards to identifying flavors. I found that wheel very interesting and useful.

11-15-2008, 10:26 AM	#1
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Flavor Profiles I have been wondering for awhile now how many different flavor profiles can be found in cigars. And I dont mean the strawberry rockets from the local gas station either. Let's see if we can get a list going of familiar tastes that can be found in cigars. 1.) Woody 2.) Earthy 3.) Cedary 4.) Floral 5.)

11-15-2008, 10:53 AM	#2
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Flavor Profiles This should help.... __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

11-15-2008, 12:00 PM	#4
feznuk Fish On! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Fred Location: Philadelphia Posts: 70 Trading: (1)	Re: Flavor Profiles Nice! Now, as a noob, I'd be interested in seeing cigars mapped to the wheel. For instance, I'm a fan of the sweet, caramel and creamy wedges. It would be cool to look at the wheel and be able to pick out a couple cigars that fall into those areas. I'm sure something like this exists somewhere. Anybody know of a good tool that can be used to map flavor preferences to cigars?

11-15-2008, 12:37 PM	#5
Lee Life is good! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lee Location: SW Michigan Posts: 208 Trading: (7)	Re: Flavor Profiles I've always had trouble identifying flavors in a cigar. I printed this out to use the next time I try a new cigar. This is a great chart.

11-15-2008, 05:29 PM	#7
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Flavor Profiles great wheel. I love sticks with the cocoa, espresso flavor profiles __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-15-2008, 05:29 PM	#8
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Flavor Profiles What about "No pre-light scent" or "Just harsh"? __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

01-05-2009, 12:59 PM	#11
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Flavor Profiles Based on my experience with some sticks The wheel is missing Bellybutton lint Vacuum cleaner bags Dust bunnies

11-15-2008, 10:59 AM	#12
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Flavor Profiles Great tasting wheel!

11-15-2008, 11:03 AM	#13
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Flavor Profiles I think the wheel pretty well covers it.

11-15-2008, 11:18 AM	#14
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Flavor Profiles Looks like the wheel put a stop to this thread...

11-15-2008, 11:49 AM	#15
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Flavor Profiles What is the purpose of have the two sides different colors?

01-06-2009, 06:42 PM	#18
Mr Edmundo Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Centre of Canada Posts: 199 Trading: (15)	Re: Flavor Profiles I've seen "ass" used in a number of reviews. __________________ Tobacco and alcohol, delicious fathers of abiding friendships and fertile reveries. ~Luis Buñuel