subject: Appreciating The Taste Of A Fine Cigar [print this page] When one speaks of how much one enjoys the experience of smoking a fine cigar, by and large, what is being referred to is its taste. For some people, however, this is a difficult sentiment with which to identify. Predominantly, this is because some people lack a sophisticated enough pallet to properly appreciate the sometimes subtle flavor of a fine cigar. This begs the question, though, is this pallet something one is born with, or is it something that can be developed?
We contend that such a pallet is something that can be developed. The primary ingredient in this development is time. This isn't so much to say that the taste of a fine cigar is an acquired taste. That phrase implies something entirely different from what we intend to communicate here. It implies that the cigar doesn't taste good to begin with, and eventually, after prolonged exposure, one learns to appreciate a taste which they initially found unpleasant. Such is not the case with cigars.
You see, cigars taste good begin with. That is, they taste good to those who like cigars (obviously). What we're talking about here, and what we are maintaining one can develop over time, is the proper appreciation for that already good taste. One little technique which can aid you in the acquisition of this appreciate is to perform a small chewing motion as you exhale. This can hasten the increased sensitivity of your pallet. That way, you won't have to wait as long in order to appreciate all of the wonderful flavor which you've heard described.
Another question which you may have on your mind is, "Does the color wrapper affect the taste of the cigars?" This is a great question. However, it's all too easy to answer. In fact, we can answer this question with one word, and that one word is, "No." The color of a cigar's wrapper accounts for only three percent of its taste. Of far greater impact is the cigar's age. Given the same ages, two different colored wrappers on the same cigar will produce no discernible difference.
You've now been given a blueprint for learning to appreciate the taste of a fine cigar. Remember, the color of its wrapper has nothing to do with it. Rather, this is an experience that you'll enjoy more and more as time goes on. It's not an acquired taste, but a wonderful experience that grows better with age.
