Cigar ratings etc

[ralford]

Agree. I prefer a nice scotch with my cigar, usually Johnnie Walker
If you don't want to drink alcohol you could always drink water, helps clean the palate without changing the flavors of your mouth.
Another good order would be: drink, sex, food, drink, cigar.

OK, I see the problem - shirking my whoring responsibilities Unfortunately, my better 2/3rd has put the kibosh on that and if sex is a prerequisite to smoking a cigar I have WAY too many cigars already!

No problem with a bit of scootch though.

Perhaps I can divide my confusion into two areas: strength and flavor. They are, of course coupled, however, I have little to no idea about the strength. Perhaps I need to find a representative of (very) mild and (very) strong to attempt some sort of calibration? Suggestions would be helpful and welcome.

So many things effect one's enjoyment of a cigar it may be difficult: had a 5 Vegas Gold huddled on the deck and found it basically unpleasant (only taste on back roof of mouth?), had a 5 Vegas Classic while mucking the horses and found it delightful - slight taste of processed grass?

At any rate, thanks for the replies, the link to palate was quite useful, can provide all the "processed grass" for you wine glasses you would like

Cheers to all,

Rusty

p.s. just won my first cbid ... let the trouble begin...

[cigar no baka]

OK, I see the problem - shirking my whoring responsibilities Unfortunately, my better 2/3rd has put the kibosh on that and if sex is a prerequisite to smoking a cigar I have WAY too many cigars already!

No problem with a bit of scootch though.

Perhaps I can divide my confusion into two areas: strength and flavor. They are, of course coupled, however, I have little to no idea about the strength. Perhaps I need to find a representative of (very) mild and (very) strong to attempt some sort of calibration? Suggestions would be helpful and welcome.

So many things effect one's enjoyment of a cigar it may be difficult: had a 5 Vegas Gold huddled on the deck and found it basically unpleasant (only taste on back roof of mouth?), had a 5 Vegas Classic while mucking the horses and found it delightful - slight taste of processed grass?

At any rate, thanks for the replies, the link to palate was quite useful, can provide all the "processed grass" for you wine glasses you would like

Cheers to all,

Rusty

p.s. just won my first cbid ... let the trouble begin...

I smoked several 5 Vegas when I first started, and now, well, bleh, I won't touch them. They are the private label of Cigars International and I think they overhype them. They are just boring plain cigars to me.

[spiffykyle]

I almost always have something to drink with my cigar. My usual is a glass of Bourbon or Scotch, but sometimes I have a Mt. Dew. There is a thread on here somewhere just about drinking soda with your cigar.

I don't normally pay attention to ratings. These are given by people who (hopefully) have way more experience than me. I put more stake in word of mouth from friends and the BOTLs here.

Honestly, if someone puts hints of leather and nuts in a review, it doesn't sway my desire to try that stick. If they say, "This cigar was so awesome I nubbed it. You have to try one!" then I'll probably go for it.

As far as your experience with the 5 Vegas, I am the same way. I enjoy all of the 5 Vegas offerings except for the Gold.

spiffy