I just started smoking cigars over the summer and although I've only tried a few, I feel like they all taste the same!
From what i've heard about from friends, from what i've looked up online, and from what i've gotten from reading the forums, i realize that i still must be doing something wrong.
First off, i think the biggest thing is that i don't understand exactly where i'm supposed to "taste" the cigar. From what i understand, it seems like, after taking a puff, you're supposed to be able to "taste" the cigar on your tongue. Is this correct? Or are you actually only able to "taste" a cigar buy it's smell via inhalation (not breathing out the smoke through the nostrils)
I've tried only a few so far and they are: Macanudo miniatures, CAO Gold, and the Acid kuba kuba
To me, they all seem to "taste" the same. What surprised me even more was that for a flavored cigar, the kuba kuba seemed to taste the same as the other two as well.
Is smoking cigars a case of meticulous detective work to find these very subtle tastes or am I smoking my cigars improperly, or perhaps, are my taste buds broken? Are my tastebuds just not sensitive enough, do i need to maybe smoke something stronger?
Also, is it a must to have a drink to cleanse the palate? Is this so I can get a clear taste of each puff that i take? I've never had anything to accompany the cigars i've smoked, so i'm wondering if maybe not having a drink has anything to do with not being able to taste any difference.
Helpful and detailed advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
From what i've heard about from friends, from what i've looked up online, and from what i've gotten from reading the forums, i realize that i still must be doing something wrong.
First off, i think the biggest thing is that i don't understand exactly where i'm supposed to "taste" the cigar. From what i understand, it seems like, after taking a puff, you're supposed to be able to "taste" the cigar on your tongue. Is this correct? Or are you actually only able to "taste" a cigar buy it's smell via inhalation (not breathing out the smoke through the nostrils)
I've tried only a few so far and they are: Macanudo miniatures, CAO Gold, and the Acid kuba kuba
To me, they all seem to "taste" the same. What surprised me even more was that for a flavored cigar, the kuba kuba seemed to taste the same as the other two as well.
Is smoking cigars a case of meticulous detective work to find these very subtle tastes or am I smoking my cigars improperly, or perhaps, are my taste buds broken? Are my tastebuds just not sensitive enough, do i need to maybe smoke something stronger?
Also, is it a must to have a drink to cleanse the palate? Is this so I can get a clear taste of each puff that i take? I've never had anything to accompany the cigars i've smoked, so i'm wondering if maybe not having a drink has anything to do with not being able to taste any difference.
Helpful and detailed advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!