Inconsistent Cigar Experience

CharlieCordus

I've been reintroduced to cigar smoking for about a year now so I still consider myself very much a noobie. I have found many cigars that I have liked alot only to try another from the same batch and have a very different taste. I try to do all the basics with humidity and aging. Have others here had similar experiences?

j0z3r

Your cigar experience can be profoundly different from one cigar to another based on what you've had to eat or drink...also, I've found that some cigars just work better at a certain time of day than at others, so perhaps that's it.

415

if you smoke outside, humidity and temp. can make two cigars from the same batch smoke different

Russ55

What kinds of cigars are you smoking?

kuzi16

j0z3r:

Your cigar experience can be profoundly different from one cigar to another based on what you've had to eat or drink...also, I've found that some cigars just work better at a certain time of day than at others, so perhaps that's it.

most of this has to do with the pH in your mouth. if you smoke a cigar after eating an orange (acidic) it will be very different than if you have a cigar after eating a bowl of broccoli (alkaline).

CharlieCordus

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camgfs

90+ Irishman

camgfs

90+ Irishman

No problem buddy, glad to help

CharlieCordus

Thanks for the info everyone, I am a bit surprised but pleased that it could be something I'm doing that is causing some sticks to vary in flavor. This sounds kinda silly but since I don't know... Is there any 'pregame' ritual that helps a cigar taster to avoid these problems?

90+ Irishman

Not sure about anyone else, but I try to not have any strong flavors 1-2 hours before I smoke, that way I'm focused on the cigar and not the toothpaste taste or the garlic, citrus etc etc. Grab a relaxing chair, a couple cold drinks, I tend towards water, amber beer, or a smooth whiskey. Other than that, it is totally up to you and your preference. -- Brett