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How to judge a cigar
Construction - How well is the cigar made? How does it feel to the touch? With a
firm, but soft grip feel it from
end to end. Does it feel consistent all the way through? Are there any hard or soft
spots? A cigar that is too hard,
too soft, or inconsistent will not draw properly.
Condition - Cigars should be well conditioned before smoking. Cigars should be aged
for several months to
several years at the proper humidity (70% RH) and temperature (70° F). A dry cigar
will burn hot, fast and can
taste harsh. A damp cigar will be hard to light and can be hard to draw.
Causality (cause and effect) - How does the cigar taste? How does the cigar make
you feel? Does the cigar build
in taste, flavor and complexity as it burns? Or is it the same all the way through? Do
you feel relaxed and calm
after finishing it?
firm, but soft grip feel it from
end to end. Does it feel consistent all the way through? Are there any hard or soft
spots? A cigar that is too hard,
too soft, or inconsistent will not draw properly.
Condition - Cigars should be well conditioned before smoking. Cigars should be aged
for several months to
several years at the proper humidity (70% RH) and temperature (70° F). A dry cigar
will burn hot, fast and can
taste harsh. A damp cigar will be hard to light and can be hard to draw.
Causality (cause and effect) - How does the cigar taste? How does the cigar make
you feel? Does the cigar build
in taste, flavor and complexity as it burns? Or is it the same all the way through? Do
you feel relaxed and calm
after finishing it?
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