ratings. reviews. salt.

kuzi16

dutyje

dutyje

Forgot to mention, Kuzi... I definitely agree that the experience is also a product of the humidity of the cigar, its history, the mood of the smoker, the diet of the smoker before (and during) the smoke, physical condition (fatigue), etc. etc. That's why I like my bell-curve distribution. It gives plenty of opportunity for a second chance on cigars that at least performed to a basic/average level. Also, the way I look at it -- if that cigar will taste like the best thing in the world to me under a very limited set of circumstances, and be unenjoyable otherwise, I'd rather not spend the time figuring it out. There are lots of cigars out there that taste great to me no matter what the situation is, and I'll stick with those.

madurofan

kuzi16

never tested my mouth. i should try it. i bet im a tiny bit basic.

madurofan

You should!

kuzi16

i should but im sure that im no where near as alkiline as cigar smoke is. plus i drink water or milk when smoking -usually does the trick.

Fourtotheflush

Dutyje,

I'm curious given your statistical analogies in  your rating scale how you convert your 3 different 1-10 scales to the overall 1-5 scale.  Is that also a subjective conversion?  I do like the fact that you point out that CA scale typically uses a 10 pt scale even though they use a 100pt scale.  Aslo I see ratings from Smoke that are a 10pt scale, but in reality is a 100pt scale because they use decimal points.  (9.1, 9.0, 8.8 etc.)

 

dutyje

Fourtotheflush:

Dutyje,

I'm curious given your statistical analogies in  your rating scale how you convert your 3 different 1-10 scales to the overall 1-5 scale.  Is that also a subjective conversion?  I do like the fact that you point out that CA scale typically uses a 10 pt scale even though they use a 100pt scale.  Aslo I see ratings from Smoke that are a 10pt scale, but in reality is a 100pt scale because they use decimal points.  (9.1, 9.0, 8.8 etc.)

 

The 1-5 scale is actually separately subjective, although it is very heavily weighted toward my "Flavor" grade. Basically, at the end of the experience, how excited am I to smoke this one again? The "Body" grade doesn't play into it very much at all, because I find myself wanting mild sticks from time to time, and full/strong sticks from time to time. The "Construction" grade could slightly influence the Overall grade, because it does take away from the experience if I have to work hard to keep things smoking right.

dep691

madurofan:

I want a bold spicy knock you on your *** stick .

Same here, found the cojonu 03 and 06. Have you came across any others like them. I haven't found any that are consistent with the spice from stick to stick like the tats.

madurofan

dep691

madurofan

Hmm I haven't had a miss on the green hit but I'll keep that in mind. I forgot we'd discussed this already. Man I haven't found anythign else that has that spice like a Tat.

dep691

Yea I know what you mean about the tats. Whenever someone recommends a cigar that has spice its always seems to be a secondary flavor not the primary one if that makes any sense.

madurofan

Makes perfect sense. I think that peppery spice is the primary flavor in the Tat as well.

Luko

Duty, I'm interested...you ever give a cigar a 1 in your spreadsheet for "overall?"

dutyje

Luko

You mind revealing what the "5s" are...i'm doing some shopping this week?

dutyje

kaspera79

Hey duty, did you ever try the Gran Habano 3 Siglos? I agree with your list ( Don't know about the Outland) but would add the 3 Siglos. Love them Ecuadorians!

dutyje

kaspera79:

Hey duty, did you ever try the Gran Habano 3 Siglos? I agree with your list ( Don't know about the Outland) but would add the 3 Siglos. Love them Ecuadorians!

It's on my list ever since you recommended it in Pick Joe's Smoke... I actually bought one, but gave it away. I'm going to have to pick up another. I'm a little afraid of its strength, so I'll be sure I've had a big meal ahead of time. I've got real high hopes for that one, though.

j0z3r

On the topic of EcSu wrapped cigars, the La Herencia Cubana is definitely worth looking into Duty. I can't speak to your exact taste in cigars, but if you like what I like in an EcSu, then this one may just be right up your alley.

urbino

dutyje

j0z3r:

On the topic of EcSu wrapped cigars, the La Herencia Cubana is definitely worth looking into Duty. I can't speak to your exact taste in cigars, but if you like what I like in an EcSu, then this one may just be right up your alley.

Good thing I bought the last Friday deal! In an ultra-rare moment of irresponsible weakness, I decided to pick that up. I was out of 5-packs of cigars to share in groups, and I just had a hunch that I would like this.

BigDan.

great idea im gna start doing this aswell. i use cigar briefcase right now but u dnt have the chance to put in as detailed of a review in it

Fourtotheflush

Where do you find the friday deal on ccom?