Could cigar ratings be likened to wines?

[acruce]

I think there is some psychology to cigar smoking. For instance smoking a cigar out in the cold alone or smoking the same cigar on a nice 70 degree afternoon with friends. In my opinion I believe the same cigar would be much more enjoyable in warmer weather among friends.

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by acruce

I think there is some psychology to cigar smoking. For instance smoking a cigar out in the cold alone or smoking the same cigar on a nice 70 degree afternoon with friends. In my opinion I believe the same cigar would be much more enjoyable in warmer weather among friends.

Great point!!!

[Neuromancer]

And don't forget the taste of a cigar is very subjective...everyone's palate is different as is everyone's sense of taste and smell...I've had cigars other swear by and couldn't stand them and not everybody likes what I smoke even though they tend to be high end...I think it would be very difficult to put out any cohesive ratings on cigars even though many magazines do so...and personally I think the wine ratings fall in the same category...all you're getting in a rating is what someone else tasted when they smoked the cigar or drank the wine...might be a totally different experience for you...sure, I use the cigar magazine ratings but only in a very loose sense...