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I have been smoking cigars for a little over a year now. Typically 1 or 2 a month with the frequency increasing in the summer to about 1 a week. I have yet to taste a thing. I have tried retrohaling and still nothing. I must note that I have never, until recently let a cigar rest for more than two weeks after purchasing it online. I am wondering if anyone else has this issue, or is it something that can be learned? I want to enjoy the flavors and not just the art of smoking. I can tell that cigars differ from one another, but I certainly can't pick out any flavors. And I have had some pretty "premium" or well known brands.
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Wait they have flavors?
If you aren't smoking that often take it easy, it takes time for your pallet to adjust to the flavor profiles, sometimes if you hold the smoke in your mouth for a few seconds and exhale slowly it will help you pick up the taste notes. What kind of sticks do you smoke, you might want to try something a bit more on the medium side or a nice maduro, something with a more pronounced flavors and a bit of punch to them. It also depends on what you drink while you smoke, you might want to just try drinking water with a stick and see if that helps you pick up any of the subtle flavors, all in all give it time for your tastes to adjust. I'm sure others can give better advice but that's my ![]() |
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To me at least, I pick up the essence of something, not really the fully flavor of it. Things that did help was to actually taste some of the things I was supposed to be picking up. Cocoa, holiday type of spice, pepper both black and white, etc. I mean really smell and taste them. Its a combo between the taste of the smoke on the tongue/palate and also through the nose. I had to learn how to take in the smoke just right. It took practice and I agree that maybe more than 1 a week might help you. I have smoked quite a few cigars with people who have never smoked before and can't remember a single one that could pick up a taste. I am sure it happens but not with me so far. One thing I always do it make sure I take the time to smell the cigar pre-light to see what I can recognize; barnyard, cocoa, tobacco, cedar, sweetness, etc. Take my time to really enjoy the aroma's the cigar is making. This is part of the mystique and enjoyment to smoking cigars. I have also found humidity plays a role in this and also what I am drinking at the time. Shoot, what I had for dinner can affect it too. Anyway, you will get a lot of more educated answers than mine, just sharing the little things I have done. -C |
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Fancier label could make cigar taste better. it all depends.
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Agree. But make sure to use a wooden match. Lighter with a noxious gas affects the chemical taste to your cigar and affect the pleasure of your cigar-smoking experience. Butane is acceptable.
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The post you replied to is two and a half years old.
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...may I have another?
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Fatter than you!
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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. ![]() |
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Another newbie question. So how do I find a HERF in my area in East Texas around Livingston. There's so much to learn.
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Keep and eye on the Texas Banter thread, seems like a lot of us Houston area people are commenting there about events. Get on the facebook pages/websites/twitter etc for local B&M's to know when they are having any kind of event. Keep an eye on the Herf section of the forums. Or start one yourself.
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Hey Guys a newbie humidor question here
In your opinions would I be better served to start out with a fridgador with shelves from chasidor right away or start out with a desk top model I currently and using a tupperdor that is full and i am expecting a shipment on Mon It seems that a decent wooden humidor is about the same price as a fridge without the shelves I really like the chasidor shelves in the wine fridges I would not be getting the shelves for a few months Just looking for opinions Thanks in advance |
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Fatter than you!
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Greg is correct. I keep my coolers in the basement and they stay perfect!
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As others have said: if aesthetics are not an issue, a cooler is the best way to go.
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