Rating scale

[QuietC]

anyone know a good site that explains the different categories they rate on a cigar, i'd like to start rating cigars on a scale of 100 but don't know what categories they use for it.

[Bkcloud114]

I don't know if this is something you're looking for

www.top25cigars.com

[mithril]

i think he wants more of a guide to rating cigars. which being new to cigar smoking i have no clue what to look for.

[QuietC]

i think he wants more of a guide to rating cigars. which being new to cigar smoking i have no clue what to look for.

exactly what i'm looking for

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Check this site. I think you will find what you are looking for.


Rating Cigars

[QuietC]

http://www.altadisusa.com/connoisseur/rating.asp

i found this one

[labmonkey]

Check this site. I think you will find what you are looking for.


Rating Cigars

Good find Puff

[labmonkey]

http://www.altadisusa.com/connoisseur/rating.asp

i found this one

Also a good one...a little more open to interpretation on the scoring than the other one.

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

http://www.altadisusa.com/connoisseur/rating.asp

i found this one

Good site with some great info for the new guys (me).

[SFG75]

Rating standards are far from universal in terms of similarity. Here is one that I like to use from another site

Appearance and Construction
(15 of the possible 100 points)

Visually, a premium cigar should have a smooth, flawless wrapper and be consistent in color and shape. When held, it should feel firm and give off a slightly oily moistness. Points are deducted if the wrapper has areas of large veins or if the cigar feels dry or firmer in some parts than others.

Flavor
(25 of the possible 100 points)

Although each premium cigar has a distinctive taste, all premium cigars should taste smooth and rich. If a cigar leaves a bitter or harsh taste on your lips, tongue or mouth, points are deducted.

Smoking Characteristics
(25 of the possible 100 points)

A perfectly made and stored premium cigar should light and burn easily and evenly. The draw should be comfortable and the same throughout the cigar. The smoke should be cool in your mouth. Points are deducted if the cigar burns too quickly, if it burns faster on one side, and if you have to pull hard to get a mouthful of smoke or if that smoke is unpleasantly hot.

Overall Impression (35 of the possible 100 points)