How to develope one's palate

[snipes1027]

I have been smoking for a long time but only recently on a regular basis. I read reviews all over the place of people detecting many and subtle flavors in the same cigar that I think tastes like, well.... cigar. Is there another way to develope my palate to detect the subtle flavors that distinguish one cigar from another other than to just smoke more?

 

[grateful1]

How do you get to Carnegie Hall?

Also, search around in the forums. linky

 

[TubalCain]

How do you get to Carnegie Hall?

Geesh, and all this time I thought practice was the way, however it would appear I need to quit smoking cigars.

 

[T2P]

Scrap wood, a nail gun, and a forklift to confirm size and durability.

 

[b.dawgson]

A quick search brought up a not-so-old topic that I remember.

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[snipes1027]

A quick search brought up a not-so-old topic that I remember.

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Very good info, thank you.

 

[stic2it]

Try retrohaling, basically blowing the smoke out of your nose, but make sure to let the smoke cool a bit or you will burn your nose. Ask me how I know? :whistling:

 

[MadMonk]

I do know that I can taste pineapple in a pineapple white owl. Only, it's very bad pineapple! :laugh:

edit to add: learn to let the smoke drift out both your mouth and nose at the same time.
Does seem to make the flavor's more profound.

 

[bluue13]

FWIW, I learned by just relaxing and smoking. It'll come to you, dont rush it, and dont worry if you cant tast anything other than roasty toasty tobacco!

 

[BlindedByScience]

I've found it helpful to try to focus and identify as many different tastes as you can. One good way is to use a "flavor" or "taste" wheel....like one of these.

I like the "Wine Aroma Wheel" as a starting point.

Most of all...have fun...!!