Quote Originally Posted by guado View Post
I think it is more than likely the cigars. I generally love the lingering aftertaste of a good cigar. If it tastes nasty afterwords I usually won't go back to that stick. More than likely I tossed it before even finishing it.
I am a noob so take this with that in mind. I agree that the stick appears to make a huge difference in the taste and after-taste. Now I don't taste the cherry-oak-etc flavors but have begun to notice that some cigars seem to affect my mouth differently. Some create a "dry ash tray" feeling in the roof of my mouth, whereas, others seem to smoke very clean and fresh. (I am continually being surprised by RP brands, particularly the OSG and Sun Grown!)

Similarly, the aftertaste depends on the cigar also. Some seem to burn "hot", much like a pipe burns the tongue until it is sufficiently scarred. Others seen to cause mild "heartburn" symptoms.

I find it interesting and need to determine a better method of recording my observations, currently my method consists of investing in a box of those that I enjoy - not sure if cbid (cigarbid.com) is a curse or blessing

Again, I am struggling to understand what is going on. It doesn't seem to matter what I drink with the smoke - although, a good single-malt is my solution to a bad taste and/or after taste.

In "Idiots guide to Cigars", he claims that better aging techniques remove distasteful chemicals and improve the taste. Interesting read btw, although not the final answer in storage etc, no mention of beads.

Cheers,

Rusty