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Well had another cigar tonight and went well, lit easily, stayed lit. Just tasted like all the other cigars ive had. I seem to lack a palette which is able to distinguish the taste in them..
Just didn't seem to enjoy it as much as I'd spent on it. Shame I have some more Cubans left and the humidor now which I may sell.
Por Larranaga Petit Corona. Seemed mild and nice but all the cigars ive had all taste of tobacco.. Which I know someone's going to come along and say "that's because it is tobacco" but I come on here and see people talking about their favourite cigar and flavour... How can you tell the difference?
The most obvious reason will be your puffing too hard and getting the cigar too hot, if the cigar has a huge cherry on the end then you wont get any of the little nuances of flavour. Also when flavours are talked about in cigars, don't expect a taste like say flavoured foods, they are subtle tastes that can be picked up. You may see trinidad reyes often referred to as having a caramel taste, dont expect it to taste like a worthers original.
The key is time...I'll be totally honest I don't taste as much in some cigars as others seem to then every so often something will click and it's so obvious what a taste reminds me of. The rest of the time I enjoy the experience and the ritual. If you stress over what your missing you will miss what you have.
Stick with it and in a years time you will have a very different palate.
Also consider that people here will have cigars way above the price point and age of what your buying. And frankly if you couldn't taste more in a ?30 cigar than a ?10 cigar something is badly wrong.
I'll agree with what the others' have said. It took me around 4 months before I could even taste the slight nuances that the experienced lads take about.
The Por Larranaga Petit Corona that you had are now one of my favourites, I find that I get mild espresso coffee throughout the smoke, then into the last third & I get a surge of almond too. Stick with it, you'll find that your palate is pretty much asleep to begin with! It will develop, trust me
The key is time...I'll be totally honest I don't taste as much in some cigars as others seem to then every so often something will click and it's so obvious what a taste reminds me of. The rest of the time I enjoy the experience and the ritual. If you stress over what your missing you will miss what you have.
Stick with it and in a years time you will have a very different palate.
Also consider that people here will have cigars way above the price point and age of what your buying. And frankly if you couldn't taste more in a ?30 cigar than a ?10 cigar something is badly wrong.
There are so many cigars out there that you aren't going to like them all, maybe you just smoked a cigar that didnt suit your taste? Its a bit like malt whisky- so many variations in flavour out there. You have to try different ones to find the one you like best.
If you're looking to pick up on the subtle flavours that people talk about you really need to be slowing down and smoking when you're relaxed and comfortable. Give the cigar your full attention. No good while you're stressed or smoking in a rush. As previously mentioned, don't be puffing away making lots of hot smoke, take it slowly- a puff every minute gives you a cooler draw. If you are feeling an urge to inhale or take big draws, chances are that the cigar is too mild for you and you'd suit a fuller flavoured one.
Sip the cigar, keep the smoke in your mouth a while and blow out slowly, you taste more the slower you exhale the smoke.
Take a look at the flavour wheel next time you have a smoke, it might help you put a finger on being able to recognise subtle flavours. Its a bit of fun but helps you recognise the tastes in the cigar..other than tobacco smoke!
Well had another cigar tonight and went well, lit easily, stayed lit. Just tasted like all the other cigars ive had. I seem to lack a palette which is able to distinguish the taste in them..
Just didn't seem to enjoy it as much as I'd spent on it. Shame I have some more Cubans left and the humidor now which I may sell.
Well, that didn't take long...
Now, not all of use can describe the delicate flavors and characteristics of a fine puro, but we ARE able to distinguish what we like from what we don't. And like many fine things, it takes time to train the palate to appreciate the subtle nuisances of a fine puro.
Hang in there, muchacho.
Perro, el Perro
sigpicVaya con Dios, Amigos! - don TJ and the Coros
The key is time...I'll be totally honest I don't taste as much in some cigars as others seem to then every so often something will click and it's so obvious what a taste reminds me of. The rest of the time I enjoy the experience and the ritual. If you stress over what your missing you will miss what you have.
Stick with it and in a years time you will have a very different palate.
Also consider that people here will have cigars way above the price point and age of what your buying. And frankly if you couldn't taste more in a ?30 cigar than a ?10 cigar something is badly wrong.
I may be talking total carp , would not be the first time but I have smoked a fair few over the last week . 2 x Cohiba Rob , 2 X Espl , 2 MC No.4 , 1 x R & J and for me its been as much about what I have eaten / drunk before / during . One night I had some Merlot and had a couple of Cohiba's and they did not remind me at all of what they tasted like in Cuba ( out of the same boxes ) , a little bitter at times . Three nights later with some rum and coke and the same cigars I was thinking , all rightey then .
By the way Tucky I think you are the closest member so when I can PM I wonder if your up for a meet , I can stop into March on the way to Cambridge one day .
I may be talking total carp , would not be the first time but I have smoked a fair few over the last week...and for me its been as much about what I have eaten / drunk before / during
Haha! Not crap at all, chico and you bring up a good point.
The are many variables that go into the overall puro experience...enjoyment. Many puro journals track these elements such as mood, weather, prior meal/drink, what beverage you pair with the puro and general expectations.
All these factors, to some affect, impact the overall puro experience - good or bad. It's complicated, I know....but worth the effort, in my opinion.
Jay, Ray Jay
sigpicVaya con Dios, Amigos! - don TJ and the Coros
Haha! Not crap at all, chico and you bring up a good point.
The are many variables that go into the overall puro experience...enjoyment. Many puro journals track these elements such as mood, weather, prior meal/drink, what beverage you pair with the puro and general expectations.
All these factors, to some affect, impact the overall puro experience - good or bad. It's complicated, I know....but worth the effort, in my opinion.
Jay, Ray Jay
Really mood and weather , never would have thought that . It is certainly a voyage of personal discovery . I would say I have a sour preference , the wife might enjoy a bar of chocolate , give me bombay mix every time . I very rarely have dessert at a meal , I prefer cheese and biscuits or nothing . I am finding though I seem to enjoy my cigars with something sweet or sweeter anyways , concerning food and drink .
Now, not all of use can describe the delicate flavors and characteristics of a fine puro, but we ARE able to distinguish what we like from what we don't. And like many fine things, it takes time to train the palate to appreciate the subtle nuisances of a fine puro.
Perro, el Perro
don TJ and the 
Coros
but I have smoked a fair few over the last week . 2 x Cohiba Rob , 2 X Espl , 2 MC No.4 , 1 x R & J and for me its been as much about what I have eaten / drunk before / during . One night I had some Merlot and had a couple of Cohiba's and they did not remind me at all of what they tasted like in Cuba ( out of the same boxes ) , a little bitter at times . Three nights later with some rum and coke and the same cigars I was thinking , all rightey then . 
Jay, Ray Jay
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