Quote Originally Posted by Amishanthony1983
Hello all I am new to smoking and needed some words of wisdom from experienced smokers such as yourselves. My area of difficulty is the flavor of the cigar. Now while I do enjoy smoking cigars because it is a relaxing moment that I relish in...I am indifferent to the taste. From what I read and hear smoking a cigar is supposed to have a good flavor to it yet I don't experience this at all. I followed what was recommended by trying different brands and shapes, puffing only about every 30 seconds, and drinking a good hardliquour which is supposed to accomodate the flavor but I get nothing from the smoke. I thought maybe I had been purchasing dry or rotted cigars but I did the squeeze test and it isn't too hard or too soft.

I have tried flavored cigars but I can't tell the difference either. Any suggestions?

I have mostly been smoking American cigars like Black and Mild, Swisher, Backwoods, White Owl, DutchMaster, and Philly Blunt. (original and various flavors)
Come back when you've smoked a real cigar.