Quote Originally Posted by BigMacFU
One taste that is not subjective and never pleasurable is tar. If you are someone who likes a punch cut, then you are more likely to taste this because of the tar build up at the punch. This taste is unmistakable because it will make you want to puke. So, if you're tasting that, it's not because the cigar is bad, it's because of tar build up. You may not have detected it yet, but one day you will, will probably say, i never want to smoke another one of those. The best way around this, is to just use a cutter and cut beyond the build-up. Clearly, this is not what you're talking about, but consider it fair warning, because this will happen at some point in your cigar smoking experience.
Curious - why or how would tar build up? Why is it more prevalent in punch?

... is it burning to quickly? B/c now that you mention it, been there done that, and looked like - just wondering why and how to avoid it.

Thanks! ... and sorry for the sidebar, but I'm sure it's not just me that'd want to know!