Why should I get this cigar? There’s hundreds of brands out there!
Like many people, all taste buds are not equal. What you might consider a medium or full bodied cigar, differs from person to person. What makes a cigar unique is the blend and how it is prepared. This is no different from a chef in restaurant or even home. Question, do you eat the same food every day? Have you ever ate the same dish from different chefs, and enjoyed them all because of how it was seasoned? Cigars are no different.
Why does my cigar taste different? It’s the same brand I bought last time.
Cigar blends usually don’t change. It’s not like a coffee bar changing beans for cost. There are multiple factors that can cause this. I will ask a few questions: Did you drink coffee or liquor of choice before smoking your cigar? Where you recently sick? Did you keep cigar properly stored in humidor? If you answered yes to any of my questions, this would be the reason of cigar tasting different. If you find a cigar tastes better after a routine, stick to it. I prefer a good coffee while I smoke, after it has been stored in humidor for a while.
How do the pros store their cigars?
This question has always been a debate at all the clubs I’ve had the pleasure smoking in. Most cigar smokers store their inventory in a controlled humidor with humidity between 65-75%. What you put in humidor solution tray makes a difference. Distilled water, Propylene Glycol, Rum or liquor of choice. Let your cigars sit for a few weeks before you smoke. If it was just rolled, wait 3 – 6 months. You will develop a routine once you have mastered your choice of storing cigars, based on your smoke experience.