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airjoe · 02-06-2008, 10:17 AM

Or is it me?

I have a few brands that I really enjoy. I have smoked more than 10 bundles of Rocky Patel Factory Selects Maduro Torpedos. This is my everyday "go to" cigar. Over the past few weeks they have a bitter taste to them from time to time. A few other cigars have had a similar taste.

My humidity hasn't changed at all (65% RH). I went to my local B&M and purchased an "Edge. Same bitter taste. Is it possible that I am getting this bitterness from something other than the cigar?? I have used the same humidifier fo about a year now.

N99 · 02-06-2008, 10:23 AM

Let 'em nap.

DSturg369 · 02-06-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by N99

Let 'em nap.

Could be the dreaded "sick period".

Cloud9Bob · 02-06-2008, 02:25 PM

Try clearing the cigar halfway through. Blow through the cigar while briefly holding a flame to the end. Twist it and let it flare up a bit. Then clip a little off the smoking end. Wait a minute and then continue smoking slowly. It should sweeten up the cigar a bit.

N99 · 02-06-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud9Bob

Try clearing the cigar halfway through. Blow through the cigar while briefly holding a flame to the end. Twist it and let it flare up a bit. Then clip a little off the smoking end. Wait a minute and then continue smoking slowly. It should sweeten up the cigar a bit.

A very good suggestion.

telest · 02-06-2008, 02:39 PM

I've experienced the same thing lately with some Oliva O maduro torps at the shop where I work. Tried to smoke two within a week or so of each other, but both were bitter and un-smokable. The Robustos and Churchills are fine though. The torps were always my fave too.

Steve

dz130 · 02-06-2008, 05:29 PM

Maybe your tastes are changing.

jazznut · 02-07-2008, 07:09 AM

While the sensation of bitterness can sometimes be noticed owing to periodic changes in one's taste buds and sensory perception, it's just as likely to occur due to an elevated moisture level within the tobacco of the cigar.

Are the ones you're lighting up recently purchased, or have they been 'napping' for a decent amonut of time under those 65%RH conditions?

You might also want to consider dry-boxing one or a few to see if that measure rectifies the problem.

airjoe · 02-08-2008, 05:36 AM

I think it might be my preferences changing. Last night I smoked what I used to consider a mild wimpy cigar and thoroughly enjoyed it. Go figure!

grtrx · 02-08-2008, 01:15 PM

being in a humi at 65% doesn't mean the cigar is 65% until it's had time to nap in there for a bit. Also, what you eat/drink befoere smoking can impact the tastes. So does the speed - if you're smoking faster the flavors will become harsh. Many things can cause the problem. Including changing tastes.

02-06-2008, 10:17 AM	#1
airjoe Starting Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 1623 Gray Bark Drive, Oldsmar, FL 34677 Posts: 80	Bitter Cigars Or is it me? I have a few brands that I really enjoy. I have smoked more than 10 bundles of Rocky Patel Factory Selects Maduro Torpedos. This is my everyday "go to" cigar. Over the past few weeks they have a bitter taste to them from time to time. A few other cigars have had a similar taste. My humidity hasn't changed at all (65% RH). I went to my local B&M and purchased an "Edge. Same bitter taste. Is it possible that I am getting this bitterness from something other than the cigar?? I have used the same humidifier fo about a year now. __________________ Let men who want to marry men do it. Let women who want to marry women do it. Let those who want to abort their babies do it. In 3 generations there will be no more Democrats.

02-06-2008, 10:23 AM	#2
N99 Herf Meister Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: WA State, north of Portland,OR Posts: 6,049	Let 'em nap. __________________ Ave Imperator, Te Morituri Salutamus! THINK, GADDAMIT! gone bad (fff)

02-06-2008, 02:25 PM	#4
Cloud9Bob Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New York Posts: 5,365	Try clearing the cigar halfway through. Blow through the cigar while briefly holding a flame to the end. Twist it and let it flare up a bit. Then clip a little off the smoking end. Wait a minute and then continue smoking slowly. It should sweeten up the cigar a bit. __________________ "It takes a long time to understand nothing"

02-06-2008, 05:29 PM	#7
dz130 Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Out of KSA FINALLY! Posts: 7,876	Maybe your tastes are changing. __________________ Doug Finally out of the sandbox. If I say Corona, I ain't talking beer. RIP Ed Toner

02-07-2008, 07:09 AM	#8
jazznut Managing Editor Emeritus Herf God Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 25,991	While the sensation of bitterness can sometimes be noticed owing to periodic changes in one's taste buds and sensory perception, it's just as likely to occur due to an elevated moisture level within the tobacco of the cigar. Are the ones you're lighting up recently purchased, or have they been 'napping' for a decent amonut of time under those 65%RH conditions? You might also want to consider dry-boxing one or a few to see if that measure rectifies the problem. __________________ My whisky adventure began at the age of nine. Good things DO take time!

02-06-2008, 02:39 PM	#6
telest Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 234	I've experienced the same thing lately with some Oliva O maduro torps at the shop where I work. Tried to smoke two within a week or so of each other, but both were bitter and un-smokable. The Robustos and Churchills are fine though. The torps were always my fave too. Steve

02-08-2008, 05:36 AM	#9
airjoe Starting Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 1623 Gray Bark Drive, Oldsmar, FL 34677 Posts: 80	I think it might be my preferences changing. Last night I smoked what I used to consider a mild wimpy cigar and thoroughly enjoyed it. Go figure! __________________ Let men who want to marry men do it. Let women who want to marry women do it. Let those who want to abort their babies do it. In 3 generations there will be no more Democrats.

02-08-2008, 01:15 PM	#10
grtrx Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 44,532	being in a humi at 65% doesn't mean the cigar is 65% until it's had time to nap in there for a bit. Also, what you eat/drink befoere smoking can impact the tastes. So does the speed - if you're smoking faster the flavors will become harsh. Many things can cause the problem. Including changing tastes. __________________ "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Sir Winston Churchill "A sick thought can devour the body's flesh more than fever or consumption." - Guy de Maupassant