I like the occasional mild smoke but in general like medium and full bodied stuff. To me, when you're 3/4 of the way towards the smoke it tastes harsh, and medium full bodied stuff tends to avoid this stuff because it tends to be fuller to start with. And also medium to full cigars just taste better to me, but I still try mild because I fell the need to try everything to get the full spectrum. And I've also smoked mild stuff from Davidoff and Ashton that I've really liked so I still leave em in there.
I used to smoke cigarettes socially until I decided that I really hated the stuff though I liked smoking tobacco for pleasure. I switched to cigars and really loved the stuff because it felt like it was how tobacco was supposed to taste. But there's so many brands, it's hard to choose.
I guess it's an on going adventure.
There's a noticeable change in character in most smokes at around the 2/3 mark. The sweetness tends to disappear and the depth of flavors and richness that you had don't develop like they did at the start. It's really getting past it when the aftertaste begins to change, frequently to a sort of salty coconut. Most guys will put it out after the first 2/3, maybe stretch it to 3/4 if it's a double corona or something. Punch (again a cuban) is pretty forgiving in terms of length, but it starts out almost too smooth for me. I like at least a little bite.
Can't get those Cubans in the states, bro.
Cubans, even when you get them, could be 1) fakes 2) not humidified and cracked 3) just too much of a hassle to get them
I do have the range of fine Dominicans, Hondurans, Nicaraguan tobaccos to savor though, so recommend away!
Hmmm. Sorry to say, that Don Carlos is the only non-cuban I've got in my collection. I've tried a few Nicaraguans but they were mostly forgetable. Wish I was better informed for you CJ, but I'm just an amateur aficionado.
Hopefully you can find some good info here...
http://forums.cigaraficionado.com/eve/forums... although some of these guys are way too over the top for me. I've got my limits on how much I'm willing to spend. I mean, it's just a smoke. I like a good smoke but I lol @ the dudes who are spending $100 on a cigar.
