Is there something I dont understand about flavor profiles?

JohanTheMighty

kuzi16

Puff_Dougie

jd50ae

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Ken Light

All of these general principles are spot on. One more though: flavor is in the smoke. Sounds like you had a lousy draw (not surprising, see above about Gurkha) and thus had wispy limited smoke output. A poker or some such might have fixed that, but what's burnt is burnt. I'd say try another of the same cigar and it'll likely have a better draw and you'll be able to tell, but...it's a Gurkha so I wouldn't bet on the next being better. Another good general principle, though: don't judge a blend, even a vitola of a blend, by one stick, both for good and for bad. Sometimes the right situation turns a mediocre stick great and you don't want to waste money on a box. Sometimes a dud or bad set of circumstances make you not like something you normally would. Either way, trying a second stick could change everything for you.

JohanTheMighty

0patience

JohanTheMighty

I can understand and agree with that. I have been trying many different kinds/brands, and I have a friend I trade off sticks with if I find something not to my liking, which thus far has been the Blade only. Lots of good advice and points to consider though, so thanks a lot, everyone. I appreciate your time on this.

Ken Light

Lee.mcglynn

I agree with most that is said already. For me when people say I'm new to cigars this has nothing to do with anything but is your body use to nicotine! If you smoke a pipe or cigarretes and or chew or dip then hey you'll be ok...a lot of people don't realize this! But when said they don't want you to turn green this is very true! I've seen it and it's not pretty! Even some long time smokers get bent over by certain cigars on empty stomachs. Try what you want but beware of ultra strong cigars...and never place gurhka as a standard unless it's the standard of poo

wahooschock

Lee.mcglynn:

I agree with most that is said already. For me when people say I'm new to cigars this has nothing to do with anything but is your body use to nicotine! If you smoke a pipe or cigarretes and or chew or dip then hey you'll be ok...a lot of people don't realize this! But when said they don't want you to turn green this is very true! I've seen it and it's not pretty! Even some long time smokers get bent over by certain cigars on empty stomachs. Try what you want but beware of ultra strong cigars...and never place gurhka as a standard unless it's the standard of poo

+1

youngryan216

kuzi16

youngryan216

kuzi16

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