Bad day in Cigarville for me.

[guado]

After leaving work today all my mind wanted was to relax, have a drink, and a cigar.

Make it home, fire up one of the questionables I tried to revive. I gave it an honest shot and completely decided "no." took everyone of those and in the trash they went(should have done that a long time ago but truly I had "hope). For more information this was a Key West Cigar called the "Casino." Natural/Maduro barbershop style cigar. approx 6-7" 48ring

Moved onto #2, keep in mind these are my "B" list cigars but still enjoyable. This was a Flor de Olivia, cheapo smoke but a good "golf couse" cigar which was what I wanted today. From first light, this one was harsh. The flavors were..well blah. Honestly felt I could smoke a cigarette and have better flavors.

3rd's a charm right? Hoya de Monterey always had good luck here for a decent smoke. Fired her up...initial pleasing taste in the mouth from the wrapper, little on the veiny side but not bad. Nice even burn, smoother taste. Gave it an honest shot but after about an inch and a half....I could not tolerate it. I rechecked my humidor and sure enough it was right at 68-70% Now I was frustrated.

NEXT!!! 4th cigar Rocky Patel Sungrown...this one felt just as horrible as the others, since I knew better I forced myself to stick it through. Towards then end the flavors were finally coming through along with a hint of sweetness, still not what I normally expect.


Guado-1 Cigars-3(although 1 of these shouldn't count)


Anyone here ever have an off day? I feel sometimes when I just feel like having a cigar my mouth/body decides otherwise and wants to reject every flavor. This was an extremely frustrating day. I did stick it through and in the end at least slightly enjoyed my RP sungrown.

[bigpoppapuff]

plane nut has a thread where he questions his ability to review a cigar...here's what i posted...much of it applies to your situation....

there's no "right" answer......what does it taste like "to you"???...if you think it tastes like roast beef...then that's what it is...this isn't a contest...you're not on trial....just enjoy the cigar...jot down some notes about it.....see if it triggers the same flavors the next time you smoke one.....it may not....a lot depends on outside factors like temps,time of day,pre-meal,post- meal,or no meal,yada yada.....
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does this help??....

[bigpoppapuff]

and,by the way.....there's no such thing as a "flor de olivia"....it is "OLIVA"....

[bigpoppapuff]

another thing....why not try to keep your cigars at 62-65%rh.......the days of 70-70 are long gone...that was best for conn wrappers....but much of what is popular today does much better with the rh.....YMMV....

[guado]

another thing....why not try to keep your cigars at 62-65%rh.......the days of 70-70 are long gone...that was best for conn wrappers....but much of what is popular today does much better with the rh.....YMMV....

I am waiting on the magical beads!

I am not saying I was expecting certain flavors I just did not enjoy them one bit. They were, well, just plain unenjoyable. It was frustrating as even a crappy smoke will still give me some enjoyment.

Oliva* thanks BPP

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

I have to really be in the mood to smoke. If I try to force it, it never works out. Also, I too found that 65% makes for a much better smoke than 70%.

[Shelby07]

It has happend to me a couple of times. It happens with beer, too. Sometimes it goes down easy and other times I have to fight to finish a bottle. I've noticed things usually taste better when I've had a stressful day.

[Kenyth]

Don't light up smoke after smoke like that. If you get one you can't suffer through, put it out, relax, have a drink like a nice coffee or maybe a double scotch if you're stressed. Try again later. You can't force it if you're not in the zone. I've noticed that smoking a cigar doesn't work under pressure for me.

My best smokes happen outside during a cool summer evening, after dinner and about two drinks, when the house is empty (read, no wife and kids.) and everything is relatively quiet. I like to smoke with a good coffee preferably, but anything will do. I just kick back and watch the sunset and walk around the house looking at my plants.

Obviously, these circumstances don't occur often.

[BigMacFU]

Don't light up smoke after smoke like that. If you get one you can't suffer through, put it out, relax, have a drink like a nice coffee or maybe a double scotch if you're stressed. Try again later. You can't force it if you're not in the zone. I've noticed that smoking a cigar doesn't work under pressure for me.

My best smokes happen outside during a cool summer evening, after dinner and about two drinks, when the house is empty (read, no wife and kids.) and everything is relatively quiet. I like to smoke with a good coffee preferably, but anything will do. I just kick back and watch the sunset and walk around the house looking at my plants.

Obviously, these circumstances don't occur often.

LIAR You said the best smokes happen with me Kenyth

I hate you, go back to that dirty horror called cool summer evenings, I never want to speak to you again.

And Guado, it could be something with your tongue, your sinuses, who knows, but Kenyth is right, after the first normal (non-revived) cigar, just give up wait for the next day.

[Kenyth]

LIAR You said the best smokes happen with me Kenyth

I hate you, go back to that dirty horror called cool summer evenings, I never want to speak to you again.

And Guado, it could be something with your tongue, your sinuses, who knows, but Kenyth is right, after the first normal (non-revived) cigar, just give up wait for the next day.

Now, now, BigMac. You know summer evenings are just fair weather flings. Only YOU can put the spark in my stogie all year long!

[guado]

Don't light up smoke after smoke like that. If you get one you can't suffer through, put it out, relax, have a drink like a nice coffee or maybe a double scotch if you're stressed. Try again later. You can't force it if you're not in the zone. I've noticed that smoking a cigar doesn't work under pressure for me.

Note taken. After the second one that thought did cross my mind. Unfortunately, I was so determined at that point I just pushed forward. I am sure this weekend will be better. I bought a coupe Punch Rare Corojo to try out. wish me luck!