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PCF Cigars (9 Viewers)

Getting organized and trying the “base” P.G. Gourmet series to robusto.
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I decided to color code things based on how full the cigars are. I had a friend come over the other day who is as much of a novice as I am and basically just picked one at random and ended up with something full and he’s only ever had light. He chose based on the color of the wrapper which upon reflection wasn’t a good choice and while I could tell he wasn’t s fan he didn’t say anything. Anyways, until I get more of a grasp of what I like, I think this works for me.
 
JustDave said:
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I decided to color code things based on how full the cigars are. I had a friend come over the other day who is as much of a novice as I am and basically just picked one at random and ended up with something full and he’s only ever had light. He chose based on the color of the wrapper which upon reflection wasn’t a good choice and while I could tell he wasn’t s fan he didn’t say anything. Anyways, until I get more of a grasp of what I like, I think this works for me.
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So how were they? I’d be interested in some mild to medium body
 
joeyshin said:
So how were they? I’d be interested in some mild to medium body
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It was on the more mild end I think. They labeled it as medium, but at least compared to the few other 'mediums' I'd had I'd say it was on the mild side. The only other 'milds' I've had were more barnyard/hay smelling and tasting and it didn't have any of that. I also had one of the davidoff primeros and it wasn't quite as mild as that.

I will say, the draw(I hope I'm using that right) was really easy and consistant throughout. Something I didn't notice on other cigars, and some of the reviews I've read of the brand point to while they aren't known for having the prettiest and smoothest finish, the construction in general is known for bring excellent. I'm deffinetly interested in visiting the shop again and bringing down some to share. @joeyshin have a size preference?

For the more experience folks, the barn/hay is the connecticut wrapper? and the sweeter/chocolatey is from a maduro wrapper? or am I totally off base?

Also, I've been smoking almost exclusively robustos given that's the most popular offering and when something isn't in that size going for as close as their is. I'm noticing that I really prefer the first half of the cigar more than the second half and the last quarter hardly at all. Should I be looking at longer cigars?
 
JustDave said:
It was on the more mild end I think. They labeled it as medium, but at least compared to the few other 'mediums' I'd had I'd say it was on the mild side. The only other 'milds' I've had were more barnyard/hay smelling and tasting and it didn't have any of that. I also had one of the davidoff primeros and it wasn't quite as mild as that.

I will say, the draw(I hope I'm using that right) was really easy and consistant throughout. Something I didn't notice on other cigars, and some of the reviews I've read of the brand point to while they aren't known for having the prettiest and smoothest finish, the construction in general is known for bring excellent. I'm deffinetly interested in visiting the shop again and bringing down some to share. @joeyshin have a size preference?

For the more experience folks, the barn/hay is the connecticut wrapper? and the sweeter/chocolatey is from a maduro wrapper? or am I totally off base?

Also, I've been smoking almost exclusively robustos given that's the most popular offering and when something isn't in that size going for as close as their is. I'm noticing that I really prefer the first half of the cigar more than the second half and the last quarter hardly at all. Should I be looking at longer cigars?
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My daily’s are half Coronas but only because my commute is 30 mins. I like Coronas and torpedos
 
JustDave said:
It was on the more mild end I think. They labeled it as medium, but at least compared to the few other 'mediums' I'd had I'd say it was on the mild side. The only other 'milds' I've had were more barnyard/hay smelling and tasting and it didn't have any of that. I also had one of the davidoff primeros and it wasn't quite as mild as that.

I will say, the draw(I hope I'm using that right) was really easy and consistant throughout. Something I didn't notice on other cigars, and some of the reviews I've read of the brand point to while they aren't known for having the prettiest and smoothest finish, the construction in general is known for bring excellent. I'm deffinetly interested in visiting the shop again and bringing down some to share. @joeyshin have a size preference?

For the more experience folks, the barn/hay is the connecticut wrapper? and the sweeter/chocolatey is from a maduro wrapper? or am I totally off base?

Also, I've been smoking almost exclusively robustos given that's the most popular offering and when something isn't in that size going for as close as their is. I'm noticing that I really prefer the first half of the cigar more than the second half and the last quarter hardly at all. Should I be looking at longer cigars?
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Your generally right on wrapper there. The origin plays a lot of a role too.

If you’re not liking the later parts of the cigar I’m gonna make a strong bet that you’re smoking too quickly and too hard. Flavor in cigars comes from the oils which warm when it burns and then impart the air with flavor as your draw. When you draw too hard, too short, or too often you pull the oils up into the stick but then either they cool and tar up or you start to burn them too quickly and they burn and get acrid.

Any cigar should be good up until the last inch or so when it can easily get too hot and lose taste.

I’d recommend taking the next sticks slow. One draw every 50 seconds or so, try to not pull too hard and take slow draws where you imagine really dragging the air up the stick (if that makes sense).
 
I'd imagine
FestiveKnight said:
Your generally right on wrapper there. The origin plays a lot of a role too.

If you’re not liking the later parts of the cigar I’m gonna make a strong bet that you’re smoking too quickly and too hard. Flavor in cigars comes from the oils which warm when it burns and then impart the air with flavor as your draw. When you draw too hard, too short, or too often you pull the oils up into the stick but then either they cool and tar up or you start to burn them too quickly and they burn and get acrid.

Any cigar should be good up until the last inch or so when it can easily get too hot and lose taste.

I’d recommend taking the next sticks slow. One draw every 50 seconds or so, try to not pull too hard and take slow draws where you imagine really dragging the air up the stick (if that makes sense).
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id imagine this is spot on. The note about the acrid as well, I’ve got an ashy flavor in my mouth about 30-45 minutes later and was wondering which of the cigars it came from, but this may be the source.

Because I was doing something else at the time instead of having a consistent pace I was doing something for a bit, going back to the cigar, and then going back to what I was doing. Definitely more to learn here.

Thanks
 
JustDave said:
I'd imagine

id imagine this is spot on. The note about the acrid as well, I’ve got an ashy flavor in my mouth about 30-45 minutes later and was wondering which of the cigars it came from, but this may be the source.

Because I was doing something else at the time instead of having a consistent pace I was doing something for a bit, going back to the cigar, and then going back to what I was doing. Definitely more to learn here.

Thanks
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There is cigar time and time for everything else. ;) You can eventually combine “cigar time” with “bourbon time” but just take baby steps for now. :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
But remember for 45 minutes to an hour, it’s about you and the cigar. Maybe you notice something on your TV or hear some music in the back ground that you like but it’s “cigar time” first and foremost.
 
I'll echo @FestiveKnight 's excellent post above. You'll also get the occasional cigar with a tighter draw in some spots (either a little too moist or overpacked), and that slight extra effort to draw will result in a bit of tar coming through the cut end. A quick snip and a purge will usually resolve it.
 
Irish said:
I'll echo @FestiveKnight 's excellent post above. You'll also get the occasional cigar with a tighter draw in some spots (either a little too moist or overpacked), and that slight extra effort to draw will result in a bit of tar coming through the cut end. A quick snip and a purge will usually resolve it.
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A perfect draw tool will also help with this.
 

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