Flavor Profiles

[HK3-]

I have been wondering for awhile now how many different flavor profiles can be found in cigars. And I dont mean the strawberry rockets from the local gas station either. Let's see if we can get a list going of familiar tastes that can be found in cigars.

1.) Woody
2.) Earthy
3.) Cedary
4.) Floral
5.)

[Mr.Maduro]

This should help....

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/cigartastingwheel.gif

[ucla695]

:tpd: Great tasting wheel!

[groogs]

I think the wheel pretty well covers it.

[SmokinApe]

Looks like the wheel put a stop to this thread...

[HK3-]

This should help....

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/cigartastingwheel.gif


Well, that answers my question. Thanks Patrick. :salute:

[SmokinApe]

What is the purpose of have the two sides different colors?

[feznuk]

Nice! Now, as a noob, I'd be interested in seeing cigars mapped to the wheel. For instance, I'm a fan of the sweet, caramel and creamy wedges. It would be cool to look at the wheel and be able to pick out a couple cigars that fall into those areas.

I'm sure something like this exists somewhere. Anybody know of a good tool that can be used to map flavor preferences to cigars?

[Lee]

I've always had trouble identifying flavors in a cigar. I printed this out to use the next time I try a new cigar. This is a great chart. :ss

[HK3-]

What is the purpose of have the two sides different colors?

I think they are opposite sides of the spectrum. :confused:

[nozero]

Great Thread!

I found this and some other interesting tidbits here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taste).

Factors affecting taste perception

Many factors affect taste perception, including:


Aging
Color/vision impairments
Hormonal influences
Genetic variations; see Phenylthiocarbamide
Oral temperature
Drugs and chemicals
Natural Substances (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_fruit)
CNS Tumors (esp. Temporal lobe lesions) and other neurological causes
Plugged noses
Zinc deficiency


It is also important to consider that flavor is the overall, total sensation induced during mastication (e.g. taste, touch, pain and smell). Smell (olfactory stimulation) plays a major role in flavor perception.

Zinc eh? Gotta go take a multivitamin...

That tastes like Umami.
:)

[HK3-]

Great Thread!

I found this and some other interesting tidbits here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taste).



Zinc eh? Gotta go take a multivitamin...
:)


Umami! :D

[shilala]

The wheel isn't very complete.
How about:
Grass
Burning Tire
Green Spray Paint
Brush Fire
Poop

The Wheel guy must be an eternal optomist. :D

[HK3-]

The wheel isn't very complete.
How about:
Grass
Burning Tire
Green Spray Paint
Brush Fire
Poop

The Wheel guy must be an eternal optomist. :D


Poop? What about mummy dick? :)

[WyoBob]

The wheel isn't very complete.
How about:
Grass
Burning Tire
Green Spray Paint
Brush Fire
Poop
:D

Aahhh, Cremosa :D

WyoBob

[nozero]

What about foot, or toenail or burning toenail?
:pu

[brigey57]

This should help....

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/cigartastingwheel.gif
I think that just about nails it!

[Scottw]

great wheel. I love sticks with the cocoa, espresso flavor profiles

[chippewastud79]

What about "No pre-light scent" or "Just harsh"? :D

[Mr.Maduro]

What is the purpose of have the two sides different colors?

I would think the mild-medium flavors are on the left side (yellow) and the med-full flavors are on the right side. (orange)

[troutbreath]

Balsa? Really? Was I supposed to be tasting all those airplanes when I was a kid?


I like this wheel, though. It's great to have a list of flavors to call on when trying to do a review. I'll taste something, and if I don't get a clue, they all taste like "tobacco."

[TOB9595]

This should help....

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/cigartastingwheel.gif

Does any one know how this wheel is used?
Tom

[Vitis]

Does any one know how this wheel is used?
Tom

It helps you narrow down the flavors. Pick the one in the center that best fits the flavor, then go outward and pick the more detailed option if possible.

EX: If you determine its floral, then go outward and decide if you think the flavor is rose, jasmin, balsa or mint.

HTH

~Vitis

[SilverFox]

Based on my experience with some sticks

The wheel is missing

Bellybutton lint
Vacuum cleaner bags
Dust bunnies

[tireiron]

how about....

hints of palio cutter

and

ronson fuel essence

[wayner123]

The ones used in wine testing/tasting are great to use as well. Here is one I like to use:

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/aromawheel/Aroma_Wheel.jpg

This one above is big enough to print out.

I have seen many different flavor wheels and even a few specifically for cigars. Maybe we should do a Cigar Asylum wheel??

[HK3-]

Don't forget Zippo flavor for the true dummies. :D

[Mr Edmundo]

I've seen "ass" used in a number of reviews.

[lightning9191]

I've seen "ass" used in a number of reviews.


When we do trained taste panels we usually have a standard we use to identify with each flavor....what would you propose we use as a standard here? Age? Sex? Culture? Or should we leave this up to the individual smoker:D

[Mr Edmundo]

When we do trained taste panels we usually have a standard we use to identify with each flavor....what would you propose we use as a standard here? Age? Sex? Culture? Or should we leave this up to the individual smoker:D

I'm not the one who could answer this question, since I myself have never used this as a description. But that is a good question. I often wonder how one would know what ass tasted like. But then again, maybe I don't want to know.:D

But on a serious note, I'd be interested to hear more about using standards to identifying flavors. I found that wheel very interesting and useful.

[cbsmokin]

This one shows more, but maybe it's too complicated.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n150/cbnat/Cigars/post-4-1227828324.jpg