I like to check out reviews on cigars before I order a fiver from the devil, but I am having a hard time believing what some of these reviewers are saying.

I read this one last night and well, just read it and see what you think...



"First Third

    Getting off to a lively start, hickory and red pepper greeted my palate in the form of an exceptionally creamy tasting smoke. The hickory was slightly more noticeable than the red pepper. Under these two core flavors were almond and a gingerbread tone that exuded a faint sweetness. The almond carried over to the finish accompanied by oak and leather that would last between each puff. The body and strength sat at a medium in the first third.

Second Third

 The two dominant flavors from the first third remained, except that the hickory was taking on more of an oak characteristic. The almond grew in richness and depth. A nuanced vanilla cream and lavender joined the fray; two flavors I didn’t expect to get having smoked the newer Ruination on various occasions. In the second third it became more apparent that this was an aged cigar due to the flavors coalescing perfectly. Oak, almond, and vanilla cream on a lingering finish. Body and strength both continued at a medium.

Final Third

    The dominant oak and red pepper of the first and second thirds dropped considerably in terms of intensity and were now serving as the backbone to almond, dried fruit, vanilla cream and caramel. The sweet, decadent notes that took over were an absolute surprise. It really showed how much this cigar shifted in flavor from the beginning. Almond, vanilla cream, oak on another substantial finish. Body and strength remained at a medium throughout the entire cigar."




So that's 10 different flavors out of one cigar. I have never had a cigar that had so many different flavor profiles. Red pepper and woody flavors yeah but, dried fruit and vanilla cream? Do any of you guys taste all these different flavors in cigars?

Oh, yeah. They all dance like pixies on my taste buds.

10 different tastes in a cigar and I bet he can't pick out the taste of employee spit in his fast food burger.

BS... I don't taste half those things in a a heavily cased pipe tobacco that is supposed to taste like things he is describing.


Then again, I haven't spend 7 years learning how to become a Lipton tea blend master either.

So it could happen, if you work very hard at learning how to squeeze every bit out of every taste bud.  And have some uber ritual of palate cleansing before you smoke that after dinner cigar...

I know that it can be done, but that's why I like "believing" certain reviews from certain people.

Lavender, why would I want that in my mouth period.

I stumbled across this review the other day, makes you wonder...



http://kohnhed.com/2014/03/20/5-vegas-high-primings-cigar-review/

I have picked up every single one of those flavors in cigars before...

 

I think my taste buds must ride the short bus. I can't taste more than two, maybe three, different flavors in a smoke.  

A local store had a review on one stick that went something like " ...and finished with a strong taste of pencil lead."

Its all hype   anybody ever read bad review  of a cigar  ........ crickets

My favorite cigar flavor of all time is Antarctic Sage

GIVE ME YOUR ADDRESS.

Farella ‘La Luce’ Sauvignon Blanc 2012



The newest AVA in Napa Valley is Coombsville.  This winery is
situated in the Vaca Mountains with elevations between 300-500 feet.  It
is the elevation makes it prime for zesty Sauvignon Blanc.  Farella
estate only produces around 1,200 cases total.  Most of their grapes are
sold to the likes of Far Niente, Honig, Keenan, Lail, Pahlmeyer, and
Realm.  Farella, obviously, produces some of highest quality wines
coming out of Napa Valley.  This Sauvignon is amazingly fresh and
lively!  Flavors of citrus and grapefruit zing into the palate without
any infusion of oak.  Notes of melon and jasmine waft through mid palate
with just a touch of minerality.  The finish is delicate and clean with
hints of fresh cut grass and wet pebbles.   A great wine for the impending heat of summer!





Edited to take out price so as not to appear to be advertising.




 

It's all bullshit to me. You know what my cigars taste like? Tobacco. Beautiful, smoky tobacco.

W..T..F..!

Your what?  


I don't get anything except earth and tobbaco taste. Ever. No vanilla, leather, or anything. And the smoke is always pungent ammonia, even after 7 or 8 months in the box.

Maybe that's what I was having when I couldn't taste for 4 months lol. Lost my comma somewhere.



Anyway about the only reviews I like are when someone says I like it or I didn't like it. Followed by it was mild, medium, or strong.



 

They are all bullshit. Here's the categories I use:  1)  awesome 2) good 3) meh.

Pungent ammonia?  And you keep on smoking???

You're buying the wrong cigars.

The first third had hints of cat shit.  By the second third it was clear that the cat had been on a high protein diet.  

I told you to go with the heartfelt, and not the litter.............

+1

I'm not much of a cigar guy but the reviews on beers can get every bit as wacky and nuanced.

MUWATs, Rocky Patels, Olivias, Ave Marias, My Fathers, Arturo Fuentes... it doesn't matter. I always get ammonia.

the flavors i have tasted, are....  hint of chocolate, tobacco, fresh dirt (I think this means earthy), ammonia, vegetable oil (like french fries), that's about it.   But when I smoke I'm drinking, so after a while they all taste the same

If you get ammonia I would check your humidification. Don't use those green humi blocks.

 

I had a similar deal but it was medication they gave me and it took a good 4-6 months to get it out of my system and back to normal. Might check what you are taking medication wise.



 

I always get ammonia.