Why can't I taste my cigars?

TheBigAsh · 01-23-2013, 05:35 AM

I need some help. For longer than I can remember I haven't been able to taste my cigars. I don't have a cold but I get nothing, no chocolate, no cinnamon, no creaminess...nothing but blah. I'd really love to taste again

Does anyone know if happens to some people?

Is this a medical problem? Can it be helped?

Is it my sense of smell, or my tongue?

Can anybody help?

iaMkcK · 01-23-2013, 05:38 AM

Do you ever try snorking your cigars? That would be the act of retrohaling, thus breathing the smoke out of your nose. Since your nose is what detects smells, this may solve your issue. Unless, you snork.. In which case.. No clue.

Zane · 01-23-2013, 05:47 AM

How much do you smoke? Maybe a break is in order?

massphatness · 01-23-2013, 05:48 AM

Is this solely related to cigars? Can you taste food & drink? Is your sense of smell off?

TheBigAsh · 01-23-2013, 08:02 AM

I took a month off to see if I could re-set my taste. No Luck.
recently I'm smoking 1 cigar a day. My food tastes fine. This seems to be just cigars.

czerbe · 01-23-2013, 08:06 AM

have they past their prime...? Seems like a silly question but when cigars are dried out for to long they loose their luster so to speak?

TheBigAsh · 01-23-2013, 08:17 AM

All of them have been very recent purchases

dc_glidden · 01-23-2013, 08:39 AM

What are you drinking with your cigars?

irratebass · 01-23-2013, 08:47 AM

David, 1st off sorry this has happened to you.....it has happened to another BOTL on another board as well, but his is medical......he cannot taste coffee or tea as well and has had to give up his stash and he has been having this issue for about a year before he finally decided to pull the plug on this hobby after seeing a DR and other medical physicians and even having a biopsy completed with still no answers............so I hope this is not happening to you.....it seems rare, but does happen unfortunately I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone with your issue.

I hope yours is temporary and you are back to the enjoyment of cigars....good luck brother and keep us updated if you get an answer.

TheBigAsh · 01-24-2013, 05:24 AM

I drink anything from coffee, beer, sometimes liquor and soda. I haven't thought about trying tea.

Thanks, irratebass. I'm hoping this isin't a permanent deal. I did have a glimmer of hope yesterday as I smoked. For just a moment I tasted a note of chocolate. Not much but I'll take it.

iaMkcK · 01-24-2013, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBigAsh

I drink anything from coffee, beer, sometimes liquor and soda. I haven't thought about trying tea.

Thanks, irratebass. I'm hoping this isin't a permanent deal. I did have a glimmer of hope yesterday as I smoked. For just a moment I tasted a note of chocolate. Not much but I'll take it.

Well I've never tasted chocolate, so you're ahead of me, that's for sure! Hoping for the best!

kelmac07 · 01-24-2013, 06:38 AM

So are you back to tasting them?

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...06#post1786006

TheBigAsh · 01-24-2013, 06:46 AM

I was very please that I had two breif moments that I tasted a note of chocolate with Ditka's "The Coach". My hope has been renewed.

ironchefscott · 01-24-2013, 08:39 AM

I had that issue and it ended up being sinus polyups...not the most fun thing to have....But see a sinus doc!

KidRock · 01-24-2013, 10:02 AM

Do you smoke ciggs or chew?

01-23-2013, 05:35 AM	#1
TheBigAsh Back from Isle of Man Join Date: May 2012 First Name: David Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Why can't I taste my cigars? I need some help. For longer than I can remember I haven't been able to taste my cigars. I don't have a cold but I get nothing, no chocolate, no cinnamon, no creaminess...nothing but blah. I'd really love to taste again Does anyone know if happens to some people? Is this a medical problem? Can it be helped? Is it my sense of smell, or my tongue? Can anybody help? __________________ One dude, One cigar at a time @TheBigAsh www.thebigash.wordpress.com

01-23-2013, 05:38 AM	#2
iaMkcK Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Jarrett Location: SoCal Posts: 570 Trading: (8)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? Do you ever try snorking your cigars? That would be the act of retrohaling, thus breathing the smoke out of your nose. Since your nose is what detects smells, this may solve your issue. Unless, you snork.. In which case.. No clue. __________________ My Waxing Moon Humidor. My Habit former. Click here for the live chat. "My friend, talk to your God, not me" CJHalbrooks

01-23-2013, 05:47 AM	#3
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01-23-2013, 05:48 AM	#4
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? Is this solely related to cigars? Can you taste food & drink? Is your sense of smell off? __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

01-23-2013, 08:02 AM	#5
TheBigAsh Back from Isle of Man Join Date: May 2012 First Name: David Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? I took a month off to see if I could re-set my taste. No Luck. recently I'm smoking 1 cigar a day. My food tastes fine. This seems to be just cigars. __________________ One dude, One cigar at a time @TheBigAsh www.thebigash.wordpress.com

01-23-2013, 08:06 AM	#6
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? have they past their prime...? Seems like a silly question but when cigars are dried out for to long they loose their luster so to speak? __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

01-23-2013, 08:17 AM	#7
TheBigAsh Back from Isle of Man Join Date: May 2012 First Name: David Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? All of them have been very recent purchases __________________ One dude, One cigar at a time @TheBigAsh www.thebigash.wordpress.com

01-23-2013, 08:39 AM	#8
dc_glidden Shazbot Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Don Location: Fontucky Ca. Posts: 33 Trading: (0)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? What are you drinking with your cigars?

01-23-2013, 08:47 AM	#9
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? David, 1st off sorry this has happened to you.....it has happened to another BOTL on another board as well, but his is medical......he cannot taste coffee or tea as well and has had to give up his stash and he has been having this issue for about a year before he finally decided to pull the plug on this hobby after seeing a DR and other medical physicians and even having a biopsy completed with still no answers............so I hope this is not happening to you.....it seems rare, but does happen unfortunately I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone with your issue. I hope yours is temporary and you are back to the enjoyment of cigars....good luck brother and keep us updated if you get an answer. __________________

01-24-2013, 05:24 AM	#10
TheBigAsh Back from Isle of Man Join Date: May 2012 First Name: David Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? I drink anything from coffee, beer, sometimes liquor and soda. I haven't thought about trying tea. Thanks, irratebass. I'm hoping this isin't a permanent deal. I did have a glimmer of hope yesterday as I smoked. For just a moment I tasted a note of chocolate. Not much but I'll take it. __________________ One dude, One cigar at a time @TheBigAsh www.thebigash.wordpress.com

01-24-2013, 06:38 AM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? So are you back to tasting them? http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...06#post1786006 __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-24-2013, 06:46 AM	#13
TheBigAsh Back from Isle of Man Join Date: May 2012 First Name: David Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? I was very please that I had two breif moments that I tasted a note of chocolate with Ditka's "The Coach". My hope has been renewed. __________________ One dude, One cigar at a time @TheBigAsh www.thebigash.wordpress.com

01-24-2013, 08:39 AM	#14
ironchefscott Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: scott Location: Portland, OR Posts: 363 Trading: (5)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? I had that issue and it ended up being sinus polyups...not the most fun thing to have....But see a sinus doc!

01-24-2013, 10:02 AM	#15
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Why can't I taste my cigars? Do you smoke ciggs or chew? __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11