What Is That Taste???

[Shelby07]

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.

BigMacFU - I think I may have experienced that already. I was using a punch for a while and I found that about halfway or more through I would get what I can only describe as an air-bubble sensation in my throat. After that I had to put the stick down. I have since started using a cutter and have not noticed it, although I didn't put 2+2 together until I saw your post. Is that what you are talking about?