"Full Bodied" vs "Strength" - How do YOU classify

[N2Advnture]

I ran into a topic when someone asked for a suggestion for a "full bodied" Habanos. Two people said that the RyJ Cazadore was not "full bodied" in their opinion and went on to site Anejo, Opus, etc...as being able to "knock you on your ass".

This got me to wondering...so...

My question to you is what is YOUR description of "full bodied"? (i'll post my thoughts later as not to sway anyone).

~Mark

 

[Krautle87]

I personally consider "full bodied" to relate more to a very rich, flavorful cigar, such as a 1964 Maduro or an Anejo, while a "Full Strenth" cigar has more spiciness and nicotine kick...such as Opus, LFD Double Ligeros, and VSGs.

 

[Ginseng]

Recent thread on body versus strength

Wilkey

 

[davidr2340]

I personally consider "full bodied" to relate more to a very rich, flavorful cigar, such as a 1964 Maduro or an Anejo, while a "Full Strenth" cigar has more spiciness and nicotine kick...such as Opus, LFD Double Ligeros, and VSGs.

This is very well said... IMHO!
I agree.

 

[Dave]

I usually refer to augenstein1's site about terminology, what body, strength, aroma, flavor, etc. To me, it makes a lot of sense.

edited for some typos

 

[Ginseng]

Great link, Dave! :thumbs: That one's a keeper.

Wilkey

 

[tigger]

I personally consider "full bodied" to relate more to a very rich, flavorful cigar, such as a 1964 Maduro or an Anejo, while a "Full Strenth" cigar has more spiciness and nicotine kick...such as Opus, LFD Double Ligeros, and VSGs.

Nicely put, IMO.

Further IMO, the term "mouthfeel" is a very good synonym for body.

 

[Herfin Bigdog]

I personally consider "full bodied" to relate more to a very rich, flavorful cigar, such as a 1964 Maduro or an Anejo, while a "Full Strenth" cigar has more spiciness and nicotine kick...such as Opus, LFD Double Ligeros, and VSGs.

I agree with this definiton as well. :thumbs:

It also makes sense in how a wine can be "full bodied" or full flavored. You rarely if ever hear about the "strength" of a wine.