Evolution & Tastes

[mosesbotbol]

Just my opinion, but I've npticed (within a few cigar smokers) preference evolve from:

1. start off liking mild cigars
2. grows into enjoying strong/full bodied cigars
3. completes the evolution back to mild cigars with renewed appreciation.

[Mugen910]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Just my opinion, but I've npticed (within a few cigar smokers) preference evolve from:

1. start off liking mild cigars
2. grows into enjoying strong/full bodied cigars
3. completes the evolution back to mild cigars with renewed appreciation.

IDK bro...when I meant mild..I meant like a vegas shorty 5.

My actual progression was Vegas Shorty 5(don't laugh)--->LFD Double Ligro (which I still enjoy here and there) --->Upmann Coronas Major..but overall I think you might have a point.

[Da Klugs]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Just my opinion, but I've npticed (within a few cigar smokers) preference evolve from:

1. start off liking mild cigars
2. grows into enjoying strong/full bodied cigars
3. completes the evolution back to mild cigars with renewed appreciation.

A point I agree with with a bit of expansion. Macanudos are mild but lack any depth or character. Bite/strength seems best appreciated without a nasal exhale. Once I learned the nasal exhale the type of cigars I enjoyed smoking changed.

It's the quest for flavor depth and nuance that keeps the search fun for me. You can find it in cigars ranging from mild to toxic strong flavor wise.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Just my opinion, but I've npticed (within a few cigar smokers) preference evolve from:

1. start off liking mild cigars
2. grows into enjoying strong/full bodied cigars
3. completes the evolution back to mild cigars with renewed appreciation.

Hmm, that was never it with me.

There are full-bodied cigars and mild cigars that I have liked, all the way through. Some of those I liked 25 years ago, I still like today. Punch Rothschilds are one of the most consistent smokes I have had. Same goes for the El Rey del Mundo Robusto line. I'd love to smoke a few Moore & Bode Flamboyans, and then, a Oliva V.

It is that I have come to find that a few certain cigars will fit my mood - whether that mood is full, spicy, mild, med, etc...

I like what Volt had to say, that considering the fact that I don't smoke 3-6 cigars A DAY, when I do want one, I want one that I know won't disappoint me, and that has the particular flavors I am looking for at that particular time.