I am a cigar aficianado!

TheRiddick · 02-13-2009, 12:53 PM

Give the guy a break. In general, Dominicans ARE mild with just a few exceptions. LFD and LGC are about it, IMO, and even they use non-Dominican tobacco to bump up the body. Opus, etc, are a medium, at best, to my palate, so the guy is not that much off in his beliefs that Dominican PUROS are mild, they are.

Although I cringed when he stated there are only 3 kinds of cigars and then proceeded to clip about half an inch of a stick (no doubt affecting the draw a lot in the process), for a beginner watching the video its a good starting point (clip, light, enjoy). I think he only missed one essential point, though, he should have stated cigas are not to be inhaled (althogh I know people who do and enjoy it), but that's about it.

Before pointing fingers at this guy, look at this board and others, I also cringe every time I see a tasting note that starts with a lengthy discourse on which cutter was used (I used my Palio, Xikar, whatever...) or which lighter (my super duper 3 flame torch...). Some with picture of the (expensive) accessories attached. Who the hell cares and just how do those accessories AFFECT the taste/flavor of a cigar being reviewed? There are plenty of beginners on this board, yet I do not see anyone make any fuss when they post or poke fun at their "newbieness".

Do you see restaurant reviews that go into detail about whether a 2 tine or 3 tine fork was used (to supposedly enhance the flavor)? Or plate the food came on, round or square? Anyone see a car review state what kind of shoes the reviewer wore to test the car? Glass being used when reviewing wine? The last example may be a bit off since I do know a good number of wine geeks also trying to bamboozle with their fancy decaners, glasses and bottle openers, but I hope you get my point.

Let's be civil for a change.

02-13-2009, 12:53 PM	#26
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: I am a cigar aficianado! Give the guy a break. In general, Dominicans ARE mild with just a few exceptions. LFD and LGC are about it, IMO, and even they use non-Dominican tobacco to bump up the body. Opus, etc, are a medium, at best, to my palate, so the guy is not that much off in his beliefs that Dominican PUROS are mild, they are. Although I cringed when he stated there are only 3 kinds of cigars and then proceeded to clip about half an inch of a stick (no doubt affecting the draw a lot in the process), for a beginner watching the video its a good starting point (clip, light, enjoy). I think he only missed one essential point, though, he should have stated cigas are not to be inhaled (althogh I know people who do and enjoy it), but that's about it. Before pointing fingers at this guy, look at this board and others, I also cringe every time I see a tasting note that starts with a lengthy discourse on which cutter was used (I used my Palio, Xikar, whatever...) or which lighter (my super duper 3 flame torch...). Some with picture of the (expensive) accessories attached. Who the hell cares and just how do those accessories AFFECT the taste/flavor of a cigar being reviewed? There are plenty of beginners on this board, yet I do not see anyone make any fuss when they post or poke fun at their "newbieness". Do you see restaurant reviews that go into detail about whether a 2 tine or 3 tine fork was used (to supposedly enhance the flavor)? Or plate the food came on, round or square? Anyone see a car review state what kind of shoes the reviewer wore to test the car? Glass being used when reviewing wine? The last example may be a bit off since I do know a good number of wine geeks also trying to bamboozle with their fancy decaners, glasses and bottle openers, but I hope you get my point. Let's be civil for a change.