In his first article as a Contributing Writer for cigars.about.com, Dr. Mitch Fadem tells us about all the different terms used to describe the wide variety of natural flavors that may be experienced while smoking cigars. Doc Fadem has been sharing his knowledge about cigars on this website as a Guest Author since 2007. As a Contributing Writer, Mitch will now be reviewing many more cigars, and sharing much more of his expertise about cigars and tobacco. If you enjoyed reading the articles and cigar reviews written by Dr. Fadem in prior years, you are in for a real treat in the days and months ahead. Check out what Mitch has to say about describing the Tastes and Flavors in Cigars.
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My favorite flavors in a maduro cigar are espresso coffee and also chocolate, not just dark chocolate, but bittersweet chocolate which approaches the taste of baking chocolate. Put those two flavors as predominant and I’m hooked. A few of my favorite maduros are Jesus Fuego 777, Cohiba Black, and Ashton Aged Maduro. I’ve recently added Panacea Black to my humidor. CAO Brazilia is also quite good.
Jay,
Thanks for the comments. I have never tried a Fuego but will soon.
Mitch
Mitch
Good to have you back home! I’ve really enjoyed your past articles/reviews and look forward to your new role here.
Cheers!
Chuck
Chuck,
Thanks for your support. If you are looking to try a new cigar and want to know how it is going to smoke I am always up for recommendations. I plan to be the designated “experimental” smoker here and will try just about anything, especially the new ones. I plan to try the new La Gloria Cubana Serie N as soon as I can get one.
Mitch
I know one never wants a cigar to taste like manure, but I have found that when a cigar smells like droppings before it is lit, it usually tastes pretty good when it’s smoked.
I read Cigar Journal & often come across the term “piquant”; however I have been unable 2 distinguish by context the type of flavor characteristic to which it refers.