kuzi16:

as far as a leather taste goes... i think of what its ike to walk into the local leather shop in the mall. i think it may be wilsons leather. they used to be all over the place but for some reason i dont remember seing one recently

This is kuzi's way of walking outside and shaking his head at us, lol

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Go into a boot shop, its the same way.

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Andy

A little rebellion now and then...is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.
Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Madison, 1787
3rd president of US (1743 - 1826)

Or a kinky sex shop.

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urbino:

Or a kinky sex shop.

How did I know you would bring up the rubber/leather imporium. I think I will have to take your word on that one Urbi.

Speaking of leather.... When you guys taste "leather" on a cigar, do you actually get the taste of leather like walking onto a boot store, or is it more of a taste that you could only describe as "leather(y)" but not exactly leather? Did that make sense? I wonder about this because I've never tasted leather specifically, but I have tasted a flavor that I would call leathery multiple times.

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When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

Thomas Jefferson

j0z3r:

Speaking of leather.... When you guys taste "leather" on a cigar, do you actually get the taste of leather like walking onto a boot store, or is it more of a taste that you could only describe as "leather(y)" but not exactly leather? Did that make sense? I wonder about this because I've never tasted leather specifically, but I have tasted a flavor that I would call leathery multiple times.

Different noses and tastes, and ways of expression. That would probably qualify for what people call leather.

j0z3r:

Speaking of leather.... When you guys taste "leather" on a cigar, do you actually get the taste of leather like walking onto a boot store, or is it more of a taste that you could only describe as "leather(y)" but not exactly leather? Did that make sense? I wonder about this because I've never tasted leather specifically, but I have tasted a flavor that I would call leathery multiple times.

I've only tasted it once -- from a La Aurora Preferido, IIRC. I keep waiting for something like the smell when you put your baseball glove over your face, but haven't found it yet.

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thats a great question. usually its on the side of leather, not out and out leather. i also have a tendency to simplify my tastings so that a very new cigar smoker can see what im getting at.

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Kuzi's cigar catalog blending 101 developing your palate

Kuzi, this was a WONDERFUL help. I had a 5 Vegas "A" last night that was an ENTIRELY different experience while trying this. I fell in love with it!!

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"If I had taken my doctor's advice and quit smoking when he advised me to, I wouldn't have lived to go to his funeral." George Burns

it is one of my favorite cigars.

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Kuzi's cigar catalog blending 101 developing your palate

I have to be honest...before joining this forum I've always had a cigar just to sit and relax for an hour or so...didn't give the taste of the cigar much thought.other then liking a milld cigar over a maduro. AFTER coming to this site and reading various threads..I'm trying to taste the cigar more and figure out the flavors in it..etc...How long does it take to determine what a cigar tastes like? I had a Carlos Torano Signature last night and I took my time smoking it. Trying to get the taste..etc, but in all honesty..it tastes like every othe maduro I had. Any help would be great.

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it all depends on you. You have to train yourself to undertand flavor and become very familiar with different flavors. to me it came easy. Flavor has always been a big part of my life. Wine, Beer, Cigars, and not to mention food are what i spend about 90% of every day dwelling on.
It takes time to learn, but dont be discouraged. You already have started down that path. You have pointed out that you dont like the taste of a maduro cigar. You also pointed out that you like the power of a mild cigar. based on that information you can find other cigar that you will like. I reccomend the Cusano 18 Double Connecticut, and the 5 Vegas Classic. both are fairly mild in body and both are very flavorful cigars.

I also reccomend that you start yourself a cigar catalog. you dont have to post the catalog like i have in the review section but keeping a catalog will force you to focus on the cigar more. I found that this was my best tool for discovering what i liked and didnt like in many cigars.

good luck

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Kuzi's cigar catalog blending 101 developing your palate

Thanks Kuz....Last week I received the sample pack of nubs and just ordered the sample pack of ccom. cigars....I do enjoy RP, monte cristo, r&j ...I'll have to try the 5 vegas 5..and the others you suggested....As for the log..I actually save the labels of the cigars I like..but will start writing this down. Thanks for the advice.

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From reading the blurbs about enjoying the A series 5 Vegas I would have to recommend the Rocky Patel Sun Growns!!   They are heaven in a roll. They develop the full time you smoke...

What a joy!!! 4 me with a nice port!! Or Brandy Manhattan.

Dave

 

thats actually one of the RPs that i do like. Im usually not a huge fan. (im a gurkha kinda guy) the sungrown, however, is outstanding.

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Kuzi's cigar catalog blending 101 developing your palate