Quote Originally Posted by craig View Post
IMHO, terroir in wine is regional, not country-wide. I don't think New York and California are the same terroir, or that Burgundy or Bordeaux are the same terroir.

I'm sure folks can tell a typical Dominican from a typical Nicaraguan - but my thesis is that is due to market influence, not terroir per se.
Since many cigars are blended with tobacco's from different regions, it can often be difficult to pick out the exact country of origin. But - in that - there are some very nice blends.

Your selection of a "favorite" cigar is solely based on your own personal taste. That said - the quest for the "right" smoke is the best part of the process...

And - do not deviate from the Newbie Sampler path. It is there for a reason...