Andros
A lover of cigars
Tasting Sensory Tasting Technique or the Cigars-Habanos are made in factories, or Cuban galleys generally a very experienced group whose members are accustomed to smoking many very different types of snuff. This is necessary so that no one is identified with a single type of snuff or a single cigar, because if so, could not have a proper mental pattern, would be prejudging tasting cigars when compared with the format you are accustomed to taste or smoke regularly.
Simply always find differences between the cigarette being tested and his usual.
All they have to take into account is the very act of smoking a cigar and carrying out the analysis until they're able, differentiating with all senses, sight, touch, smell and ultimately, taste, the different characteristics that have the cigarette in terms of aroma, flavor, combustibility, fire and strength, as well as external expertise, and its texture and aspects of vital importance in the action of tasting. The Association of Sommeliers of Cuba, also organizes the tasting sessions and pairing techniques for Habanos, which involves professionals and lovers of the world of wine tasting. The following are items to consider when tasting a Cigar-Habano.
Color Layer
This corresponds to the texture of the layer, the most obvious part of the Cigar, either from the aesthetic point of view (smoothness, color, appearance of the sheet ...), the touch (hard, soft, irregular ...) , and finish (unequal, tight, loose ...)
Aroma
It is the most difficult to assess. It comes in two ways: First, he opened the box and secondly, to bring the cigarette to his nose when he is off. After switching the aroma should be measured by placing the tip of the cigar smoking up, about 30 cm below the nose. The flavor can be mild or strong, spicy or subtle.
Other important points to be taken into account: According to the composition of the aroma linked may become more intense, more lasting. The aroma can increase or not combustion, or smoke as they soaked with varying intensity environment. . It will remain in our noses more or less time and thus will indicate the time of each puff.
The taste
The taste is most important from the point of view of taste and, interestingly, depends on many factors, both inherent in the cigar or outside it. Has a component that depends on our own state of the "body", ie, a cigar does not have the same taste in the morning than the afternoon or evening, either before or after a meal or with coffee, rum . Not even the first of the day known as the second if the smoker does not take a long break between the two or simply delete the palate, certainly in the tasting pleasure, 2 or 3 glasses of Spirits.
The taste must also be judged always "hot". It is known that a cold medium dish not a dish that tastes like its point and with cigarettes, something similar happens. When they first puffs, the smoke passes through the body of the cigar that is at room temperature. The smoke has a temperature higher than the cigar, and as you go along the puff, the cigarette smoke is heating up, and it will produce a change in taste. As you move the smoke change is smaller, as the smoke temperature has warmed all the way and the change is diminishing. So the taste is to be judged "hot", ie as the cigarette is consumed, without giving undue prominence to the initial blasts.
The Shot
The shot is determined primarily by the construction of the cigar, is a mechanical aspect that has to do with the twisted, tied and the format of the cigar. Is closely related to the combustibility, since increasing the shot increases the air intake and cigarette burns more, increasing the natural combustibility of the cigar. Although he influenced by factors such as quality of snuff or storage conditions throughout the manufacturing process and subsequent storage in the window.
The shot must be the correct one, or more than with the usual hot flavor that produces, or less, with the difficulties of smoking. The way in which the twister press the cigar will be one of the values that determine the quality of the shot. Therefore, a good cigar is not an exact science, influences like any handmade product, the human hand. The twister professional experience and their status will make putting the sheets in the league at its perfect balance. Not too tight, which slows down the shot, not too loose, so that when smoking the leaves does not slip and pure frame collapse. It also influences the diameter of the draft opening is made on the knob of the cigar, the shape and size of the cigar. The size of the opening in the knob allows the air to absorb more or less in each puff, increasing or decreasing the flow of oxygen, shooting and, therefore, the combustibility.
The shot was quantified from 1 to 5, with 5 being the correct shot, 2 shot is excessive (the puff is too exaggerated, comes with great force and comes hot) 1 is the insufficient fire (for more aspirational just smokes) 4 is a shot just over one slightly right and 3 below.
The Burning
This aspect of the tasting focuses on the speed and manner in which a cigarette burns, and you have to take into account many details: the ash is falling, the ring starts to break down when there are already about 2cm. ash if the cigar burns well circles are being formed or a regular and even, the color and consistency of the ash are other indicators that must be observed, the form of the coals when it is clear the ash is something that should be mindful if combustion is flat is normal if a volcano is conical combustion is excellent, and if remains in a crater, it is considered bad, the water burns more slowly than the gut. The ash color speaks of the maturity of the cigar, if you have gray in color and white, tells of a Habano with excellent ripeness, however if the color is gray to black, tells us that we still care for a both in the humidor.
Remember not to dislodge ash constantly like a cigarette. The ash is long and consistently one of the symbols of a good Habano. If the smoke is constant is never quenched, if very large cigar is heated too much gaining strength in taste, if very slow fade eventually. At the end of the cigarette smoked longer rest in the ashtray never press, much less throw.
The strength
The strength of the cigar is determined by the bound of the pure, the balance between different types of leaves and their provenance. Different brands are betting on different levels of strength to put their cigars on the different markets or direct them to different tastes. This value determined for the amateur his favorite cigar bands. Is assessed in terms of the types of snuff that is involved in the seizing and carrying the percentages of each. The strong are the three types of leaf, light (strength 3), dry (Fortress 2) and flying (strength 1), medium dry snuff are flying and soft snuff just flown.
Soft or loud: Once you are familiar with the flavors, there's something to remember, if more than one cigar smoke daily, they must have similar tastes or their intensity should be increased gradually during the day. Never smoke a cigar after one soft strong and not enjoy it.
Long or short: The flavor of a cigar is intensified as it smokes.
Often their strength is not revealed until it is half. To do justice, choose the length of the cigar as a function of time you have to smoke it.
Thick or thin: thick-gauge cigars tend to burn longer and provide a milder flavor than fine. In fact, the fine cigar bands contain no leaves left on the linked snuff to not hamper the combustion. Also some say the cigar should match the face of the smoker.
Dark or light: The color layers may vary from one box to another, from mature to light. Some think that the dark layers cigars have a stronger taste, but this is not true. It is the mix of the different sheets that make up the league that makes the flavor. In any case, the dark layers are sweeter, compared with whites.
Añejo or cool: Like wines, cigars can be stale. Stored properly, can be stored for at least 15 years and sometimes longer with aging, its flavor and aroma are perfected, settle are exquisite.
The Court
The cut is essential, determine the draft, combustion and taste. The cut should be clean, without ridges and should not ever cross the line joining the knob of the layer. This would lead to the layer begins to unwind and get rid pure. In its successful implementation will depend on the taste and the length of the cigar. There should be a cut excessive and would cause too rapid burning and a feeling of excessive heat in the mouth.
For a good cut there are a variety of instruments. The simplest is to use a guillotine or scissors, you should never pierce the knob, or cut his teeth or nails, as this would only lead to damaging the cigar. If you wish to remove the ring of pure, wait until it is turned on. Otherwise, it could damage the layer.
LEARN to savor a cigar.
A taste for fine cigars and a taste for fine wines, is an art. The true understanding is refined and enjoy their cigars without disturbing the people around you, do not smoke but who tastes, because every puff must be an experience of intense pleasure for the palate. Price is a factor in fan for years, their choice is based on personal preferences and time you have, so you can enjoy all the qualities of pure moments of rest or leisure.
Greetings to all
Simply always find differences between the cigarette being tested and his usual.
All they have to take into account is the very act of smoking a cigar and carrying out the analysis until they're able, differentiating with all senses, sight, touch, smell and ultimately, taste, the different characteristics that have the cigarette in terms of aroma, flavor, combustibility, fire and strength, as well as external expertise, and its texture and aspects of vital importance in the action of tasting. The Association of Sommeliers of Cuba, also organizes the tasting sessions and pairing techniques for Habanos, which involves professionals and lovers of the world of wine tasting. The following are items to consider when tasting a Cigar-Habano.
Color Layer
This corresponds to the texture of the layer, the most obvious part of the Cigar, either from the aesthetic point of view (smoothness, color, appearance of the sheet ...), the touch (hard, soft, irregular ...) , and finish (unequal, tight, loose ...)
Aroma
It is the most difficult to assess. It comes in two ways: First, he opened the box and secondly, to bring the cigarette to his nose when he is off. After switching the aroma should be measured by placing the tip of the cigar smoking up, about 30 cm below the nose. The flavor can be mild or strong, spicy or subtle.
Other important points to be taken into account: According to the composition of the aroma linked may become more intense, more lasting. The aroma can increase or not combustion, or smoke as they soaked with varying intensity environment. . It will remain in our noses more or less time and thus will indicate the time of each puff.
The taste
The taste is most important from the point of view of taste and, interestingly, depends on many factors, both inherent in the cigar or outside it. Has a component that depends on our own state of the "body", ie, a cigar does not have the same taste in the morning than the afternoon or evening, either before or after a meal or with coffee, rum . Not even the first of the day known as the second if the smoker does not take a long break between the two or simply delete the palate, certainly in the tasting pleasure, 2 or 3 glasses of Spirits.
The taste must also be judged always "hot". It is known that a cold medium dish not a dish that tastes like its point and with cigarettes, something similar happens. When they first puffs, the smoke passes through the body of the cigar that is at room temperature. The smoke has a temperature higher than the cigar, and as you go along the puff, the cigarette smoke is heating up, and it will produce a change in taste. As you move the smoke change is smaller, as the smoke temperature has warmed all the way and the change is diminishing. So the taste is to be judged "hot", ie as the cigarette is consumed, without giving undue prominence to the initial blasts.
The Shot
The shot is determined primarily by the construction of the cigar, is a mechanical aspect that has to do with the twisted, tied and the format of the cigar. Is closely related to the combustibility, since increasing the shot increases the air intake and cigarette burns more, increasing the natural combustibility of the cigar. Although he influenced by factors such as quality of snuff or storage conditions throughout the manufacturing process and subsequent storage in the window.
The shot must be the correct one, or more than with the usual hot flavor that produces, or less, with the difficulties of smoking. The way in which the twister press the cigar will be one of the values that determine the quality of the shot. Therefore, a good cigar is not an exact science, influences like any handmade product, the human hand. The twister professional experience and their status will make putting the sheets in the league at its perfect balance. Not too tight, which slows down the shot, not too loose, so that when smoking the leaves does not slip and pure frame collapse. It also influences the diameter of the draft opening is made on the knob of the cigar, the shape and size of the cigar. The size of the opening in the knob allows the air to absorb more or less in each puff, increasing or decreasing the flow of oxygen, shooting and, therefore, the combustibility.
The shot was quantified from 1 to 5, with 5 being the correct shot, 2 shot is excessive (the puff is too exaggerated, comes with great force and comes hot) 1 is the insufficient fire (for more aspirational just smokes) 4 is a shot just over one slightly right and 3 below.
The Burning
This aspect of the tasting focuses on the speed and manner in which a cigarette burns, and you have to take into account many details: the ash is falling, the ring starts to break down when there are already about 2cm. ash if the cigar burns well circles are being formed or a regular and even, the color and consistency of the ash are other indicators that must be observed, the form of the coals when it is clear the ash is something that should be mindful if combustion is flat is normal if a volcano is conical combustion is excellent, and if remains in a crater, it is considered bad, the water burns more slowly than the gut. The ash color speaks of the maturity of the cigar, if you have gray in color and white, tells of a Habano with excellent ripeness, however if the color is gray to black, tells us that we still care for a both in the humidor.
Remember not to dislodge ash constantly like a cigarette. The ash is long and consistently one of the symbols of a good Habano. If the smoke is constant is never quenched, if very large cigar is heated too much gaining strength in taste, if very slow fade eventually. At the end of the cigarette smoked longer rest in the ashtray never press, much less throw.
The strength
The strength of the cigar is determined by the bound of the pure, the balance between different types of leaves and their provenance. Different brands are betting on different levels of strength to put their cigars on the different markets or direct them to different tastes. This value determined for the amateur his favorite cigar bands. Is assessed in terms of the types of snuff that is involved in the seizing and carrying the percentages of each. The strong are the three types of leaf, light (strength 3), dry (Fortress 2) and flying (strength 1), medium dry snuff are flying and soft snuff just flown.
Soft or loud: Once you are familiar with the flavors, there's something to remember, if more than one cigar smoke daily, they must have similar tastes or their intensity should be increased gradually during the day. Never smoke a cigar after one soft strong and not enjoy it.
Long or short: The flavor of a cigar is intensified as it smokes.
Often their strength is not revealed until it is half. To do justice, choose the length of the cigar as a function of time you have to smoke it.
Thick or thin: thick-gauge cigars tend to burn longer and provide a milder flavor than fine. In fact, the fine cigar bands contain no leaves left on the linked snuff to not hamper the combustion. Also some say the cigar should match the face of the smoker.
Dark or light: The color layers may vary from one box to another, from mature to light. Some think that the dark layers cigars have a stronger taste, but this is not true. It is the mix of the different sheets that make up the league that makes the flavor. In any case, the dark layers are sweeter, compared with whites.
Añejo or cool: Like wines, cigars can be stale. Stored properly, can be stored for at least 15 years and sometimes longer with aging, its flavor and aroma are perfected, settle are exquisite.
The Court
The cut is essential, determine the draft, combustion and taste. The cut should be clean, without ridges and should not ever cross the line joining the knob of the layer. This would lead to the layer begins to unwind and get rid pure. In its successful implementation will depend on the taste and the length of the cigar. There should be a cut excessive and would cause too rapid burning and a feeling of excessive heat in the mouth.
For a good cut there are a variety of instruments. The simplest is to use a guillotine or scissors, you should never pierce the knob, or cut his teeth or nails, as this would only lead to damaging the cigar. If you wish to remove the ring of pure, wait until it is turned on. Otherwise, it could damage the layer.
LEARN to savor a cigar.
A taste for fine cigars and a taste for fine wines, is an art. The true understanding is refined and enjoy their cigars without disturbing the people around you, do not smoke but who tastes, because every puff must be an experience of intense pleasure for the palate. Price is a factor in fan for years, their choice is based on personal preferences and time you have, so you can enjoy all the qualities of pure moments of rest or leisure.
Greetings to all