Need a newb that writes reviews... (Part 5)

[dwoodward]

Originally Posted by smitty81

I'm pretty excited to try this if I'm selected. My only reserve is that I might not be able to describe the cigar flavor to well and I more than likely will not have tried anything you will send me.

I'm just concerned that my review of a cigar might not quite be up to par on describing the flavor part of it. I have read some of the reviews and they are really good reviews for "noobs". I am still learning to pick out flavors from a cigar.

What someone calls caramel, I might call nutty or woodsy......

I might call everything woodsy, but its the subtle nuances that are the difference between a caramel and a chocolate. Nothing really tastes exactly like a apple of instance, but you might get a nuance that reminds you of that.

I know this might not help much, but my taste buds have been developing over time just like yours, I am to the point that I can pick out a few things, but still my buds are no where near as good as some of the long time smokers here.

[smitty81]

Originally Posted by dwoodward

I might call everything woodsy, but its the subtle nuances that are the difference between a caramel and a chocolate. Nothing really tastes exactly like a apple of instance, but you might get a nuance that reminds you of that.

I know this might not help much, but my taste buds have been developing over time just like yours, I am to the point that I can pick out a few things, but still my buds are no where near as good as some of the long time smokers here.

I find myself smoking a cigar and trying to pick out flavors. Then I go read a review to see if I tasted what he did or what I couldn't quite place.

I came pretty close with my last smoke. It was a Nestor Miranda special selection. I had the same thoughts on the construction but the flavors were a bit different.

vvvvvTheir review

"The first third of the smoke offered some toasty wood notes with a continue underlying sweetness. The second third of the smoke the sweetness becomes a well defined caramel, with a toasted wood remaining alongside for the ride. The final third of this cigar is a total change of the smoke. Gone are the sweet notes, and what remains is wood notes with a touch of toast and earth. The final third of the cigar also offers a nice aroma."

Initally I thought it was an oak sort of flavor, maby a caramel if I thought about it hard enough. Mostly I picked up a Cashew flavor or some other light nut came to mind. The last part was sort of turning a bit harsh or peppery.

Our take was different on the taste but close I think. I'm just having a hard time placing flavors. After I smoke something, I might read a review and it says raisin flavor, Then I will think to myself............Yes, that would be what I couldnt quite place.

I'm still trying to get down basic flavors. But I feel that I am learning.
It especially helps when I can read a review afterwords to see what I might have missed or couldn't place.

[dwoodward]

Some people get more out of a cigar than others. While someone might get raisin, you might get apple. They are both similar, but nobodies taste buds are the same. It's not often you see two people get the exact same tastes from the same cigar. They usually differ slightly.

[smitty81]

Originally Posted by dwoodward

Some people get more out of a cigar than others. While someone might get raisin, you might get apple. They are both similar, but nobodies taste buds are the same. It's not often you see two people get the exact same tastes from the same cigar. They usually differ slightly.

True.