Althought finding the cigar that best pleases your palate is a subjective
endeavor, there are nonetheless objective standards to which all fine cigars
can be held. The three criteria for appreciating a fine cigar are similar
to those applied to fine wines: flavor, body and aroma.
FLAVOR
Taste can discene four basic categories: sweet, bitter,
salty and acid. Bitter and sweet are the easiest to detect,
the others a bit more difficult, and they are subjective. Connoiseurs
use terms like fruity, nutty and herbal, spicy and floral, to refer to
the combination and balance of tastes.
They indentify such flavor notes as pepper, wood, nut, cream, coffee,
nutmeg, cinnamon, citrus, cedar, chocolate and leather. The classifications
mild, medium and full refer to the degree of flavor.
BODY
The body of the smoke refers to the strength of the tobacco,
its overall effect on the smokers. Its degrees are light, medium
and heavy.
AROMA
The aroma of a cigar is one that pleases you.
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