Forgot to mention, Kuzi... I definitely agree that the experience is also a product of the humidity of the cigar, its history, the mood of the smoker, the diet of the smoker before (and during) the smoke, physical condition (fatigue), etc. etc. That's why I like my bell-curve distribution. It gives plenty of opportunity for a second chance on cigars that at least performed to a basic/average level. Also, the way I look at it -- if that cigar will taste like the best thing in the world to me under a very limited set of circumstances, and be unenjoyable otherwise, I'd rather not spend the time figuring it out. There are lots of cigars out there that taste great to me no matter what the situation is, and I'll stick with those.
I'm curious given your statistical analogies in your rating scale how you convert your 3 different 1-10 scales to the overall 1-5 scale. Is that also a subjective conversion? I do like the fact that you point out that CA scale typically uses a 10 pt scale even though they use a 100pt scale. Aslo I see ratings from Smoke that are a 10pt scale, but in reality is a 100pt scale because they use decimal points. (9.1, 9.0, 8.8 etc.)
I'm curious given your statistical analogies in your rating scale how you convert your 3 different 1-10 scales to the overall 1-5 scale. Is that also a subjective conversion? I do like the fact that you point out that CA scale typically uses a 10 pt scale even though they use a 100pt scale. Aslo I see ratings from Smoke that are a 10pt scale, but in reality is a 100pt scale because they use decimal points. (9.1, 9.0, 8.8 etc.)
The 1-5 scale is actually separately subjective, although it is very heavily weighted toward my "Flavor" grade. Basically, at the end of the experience, how excited am I to smoke this one again? The "Body" grade doesn't play into it very much at all, because I find myself wanting mild sticks from time to time, and full/strong sticks from time to time. The "Construction" grade could slightly influence the Overall grade, because it does take away from the experience if I have to work hard to keep things smoking right.
Same here, found the cojonu 03 and 06. Have you came across any others like them. I haven't found any that are consistent with the spice from stick to stick like the tats.
Hmm I haven't had a miss on the green hit but I'll keep that in mind. I forgot we'd discussed this already. Man I haven't found anythign else that has that spice like a Tat.
Yea I know what you mean about the tats. Whenever someone recommends a cigar that has spice its always seems to be a secondary flavor not the primary one if that makes any sense.
Hey duty, did you ever try the Gran Habano 3 Siglos? I agree with your list ( Don't know about the Outland) but would add the 3 Siglos. Love them Ecuadorians!
Hey duty, did you ever try the Gran Habano 3 Siglos? I agree with your list ( Don't know about the Outland) but would add the 3 Siglos. Love them Ecuadorians!
It's on my list ever since you recommended it in Pick Joe's Smoke... I actually bought one, but gave it away. I'm going to have to pick up another. I'm a little afraid of its strength, so I'll be sure I've had a big meal ahead of time. I've got real high hopes for that one, though.
On the topic of EcSu wrapped cigars, the La Herencia Cubana is definitely worth looking into Duty. I can't speak to your exact taste in cigars, but if you like what I like in an EcSu, then this one may just be right up your alley.
On the topic of EcSu wrapped cigars, the La Herencia Cubana is definitely worth looking into Duty. I can't speak to your exact taste in cigars, but if you like what I like in an EcSu, then this one may just be right up your alley.
Good thing I bought the last Friday deal! In an ultra-rare moment of irresponsible weakness, I decided to pick that up. I was out of 5-packs of cigars to share in groups, and I just had a hunch that I would like this.
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Dutyje,
I'm curious given your statistical analogies in your rating scale how you convert your 3 different 1-10 scales to the overall 1-5 scale. Is that also a subjective conversion? I do like the fact that you point out that CA scale typically uses a 10 pt scale even though they use a 100pt scale. Aslo I see ratings from Smoke that are a 10pt scale, but in reality is a 100pt scale because they use decimal points. (9.1, 9.0, 8.8 etc.)
Same here, found the cojonu 03 and 06. Have you came across any others like them. I haven't found any that are consistent with the spice from stick to stick like the tats.
Yea I know what you mean about the tats. Whenever someone recommends a cigar that has spice its always seems to be a secondary flavor not the primary one if that makes any sense.