Jabba,
In answer to the first question as you phrased it, no. And I think common sense would suggest that this would be a reasonable answer. Clearly cigars do not "refresh" palates in the same sense as brushing, mouthwash, or mints. However, I have smoked cigars that have left my palate with an aftertaste that was essentially devoid of tobacco "nasties." That is to say that I was left with nothing but the sensation and finish of clear, clean tobacco. Typically this is accompanied by a touch of sweetness. Most recently, I have experienced this with Quai D'Orsay, ERdM Lunch Club, Fuente 858 Candela. I would contrast this with cigars such as Helix and Macanudo that, though mild and leave very little aftertaste of any kind, do leave some traces of cigar funk.
As to the second question, I haven't really got a clue. If I were to hazard a guess, though, I'd say:
1. the blend
2. proper curing and aging
3. proper storage conditions
4. proper combustion conditions
5. proper smoking technique
Wilkey
In answer to the first question as you phrased it, no. And I think common sense would suggest that this would be a reasonable answer. Clearly cigars do not "refresh" palates in the same sense as brushing, mouthwash, or mints. However, I have smoked cigars that have left my palate with an aftertaste that was essentially devoid of tobacco "nasties." That is to say that I was left with nothing but the sensation and finish of clear, clean tobacco. Typically this is accompanied by a touch of sweetness. Most recently, I have experienced this with Quai D'Orsay, ERdM Lunch Club, Fuente 858 Candela. I would contrast this with cigars such as Helix and Macanudo that, though mild and leave very little aftertaste of any kind, do leave some traces of cigar funk.
As to the second question, I haven't really got a clue. If I were to hazard a guess, though, I'd say:
1. the blend
2. proper curing and aging
3. proper storage conditions
4. proper combustion conditions
5. proper smoking technique
Wilkey