Interesting: Contrasting two cigars side by side

[pnoon]

You missed my point. If he doesn't want to "waste a smoke" because he won't enjoy them, it seems to me to be not be worth the effort. Besides, IMO, new smokers would get more out of just sampling different cigars to broaden their experience instead of trying to over analyze ad over think the process. Once a foundation has been laid, then maybe some analysis would pay dividends.

If the OP anticipates enjoyment from the analysis, that is a different story. But I didn't get that from his post.
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[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by pnoon

If he doesn't want to "waste a smoke" because he won't enjoy them, it seems to me to be not be worth the effort.

Fair enough.

[irratebass]

Originally Posted by pnoon

You missed my point. If he doesn't want to "waste a smoke" because he won't enjoy them, it seems to me to be not be worth the effort. Besides, IMO, new smokers would get more out of just sampling different cigars to broaden their experience instead of trying to over analyze ad over think the process. Once a foundation has been laid, then maybe some analysis would pay dividends.

If the OP anticipates enjoyment from the analysis, that is a different story. But I didn't get that from his post.
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Peter is wise

I know what helped me the most when I started smoking was buying a bunch of singles or fivers of all kinds of smokes. Once I found one with a hint of coffee I knew what I was looking for. Also an unsweetened cocoa is a flavor I enjoy. I never even knew I could find these in a cigar until it happened. I did find alot of other smokes I enjoy as well, but I haven't met to many maduros I didn't like. It is different for everybody so try them all.
Like what Pnoon said it may be some what of a waste to burn two cigars side by side, and being a new smoker I couldn't handle that much nico
Keep us posted if you try this technique you posted about. Welcome to the site! Sounds like it could be fun to try with two small cigars maybe, but I worry about mixing aromas, and aftertastes. Those are also parts of a cigar I pay attention to.

As is Shane

[DBall]

I've posted a thread before on smoking 2 cigars simultaneously. Most inexpensive way to do that is to smoke a primary cigar and, as the contrast cigar, pick up a box of clubs or minis (not flavored ones or anything) and puff on that when you start finding it more difficult to pick out specific flavors.