Hey TJ - Thanks for sharing your experiences. i think you're on the right track. Some of the graybeards can probably help you a bit more with particular nuances of tasting and judging cigars. I think Corvin has a system for keeping track of your experiments that may be helpful to you. The best thing about your experiences is that you're enjoying the smokes. It's also good that you're talking to your local tobacconist. There's a lot of value there.