Accidental Blind Taste Test

DonWeb · 01-08-2009, 06:48 PM

When smoking at the local b&m - I always remove the band.

Last week, before I lit up my "carry in" cigar, the owner offered me a CAO LX2. I put way my unbanded cigar and smoked the proffered one.

Fast forward one week.

I'm smoking the unbanded robusto - but don't remember whether it was a Mag46, or Epi#1 or RGCE. Smoking it I figured it to be the Epi, but I'll have to comparison test.

Looking for some suggestions ... what option do you folks use to identify unbanded cigars?

NCRadioMan · 01-08-2009, 06:58 PM

Done that before, T. I usually try to go by the size and figure out what I have that is that size and try to narrow it down from there. When it's a vitola that I have many of, then, I have no clue.

Footbag · 01-08-2009, 07:04 PM

Size and taste...

Depending on how familiar you are with the brand and how common the size is, it could be easy or impossible.

the nub · 01-08-2009, 07:35 PM

if it was boxed pressed, it was the RGCE

md4958 · 01-08-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonWeb

Looking for some suggestions ... what option do you folks use to identify unbanded cigars?

put bands on them

seriously though, blank bands are invaluable when youre doing MAWs and PIFs or if you get a bomb... not only is it nice if you get a Punch RS 11 or 12, but you can also note who gave it to you... something I wish I started doing months ago.

01-08-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

put bands on them

seriously though, blank bands are invaluable when youre doing MAWs and PIFs or if you get a bomb... not only is it nice if you get a Punch RS 11 or 12, but you can also note who gave it to you... something I wish I started doing months ago.

Ditto this,,,good idea!

01-08-2009, 06:58 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,276 Trading: (66)	Re: Accidental Blind Taste Test Done that before, T. I usually try to go by the size and figure out what I have that is that size and try to narrow it down from there. When it's a vitola that I have many of, then, I have no clue. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

01-08-2009, 07:04 PM	#3
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Accidental Blind Taste Test Size and taste... Depending on how familiar you are with the brand and how common the size is, it could be easy or impossible.

01-08-2009, 07:35 PM	#4
the nub Papa Chino Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nanaimo, BC Posts: 320 Trading: (2)	Re: Accidental Blind Taste Test if it was boxed pressed, it was the RGCE

01-08-2009, 06:48 PM	#1
DonWeb Juat Passin' Thru Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tony Location: Houston, TX Posts: 330 Trading: (2)	Accidental Blind Taste Test When smoking at the local b&m - I always remove the band. Last week, before I lit up my "carry in" cigar, the owner offered me a CAO LX2. I put way my unbanded cigar and smoked the proffered one. Fast forward one week. I'm smoking the unbanded robusto - but don't remember whether it was a Mag46, or Epi#1 or RGCE. Smoking it I figured it to be the Epi, but I'll have to comparison test. Looking for some suggestions ... what option do you folks use to identify unbanded cigars? Last edited by DonWeb; 01-08-2009 at 06:57 PM.