Good read. A cigar is an experience and everything involved is part of that experience (construction, visual appearance, band, texture, food, drink, weather, mood, last bowel movement). It is all part of it which is why i like when people set the stage when reviewing including noting if they are eager to try the particular cigar because of what they heard about it (admit I am not always great about doing this). Also, another thing to keep in mind is that in general people write reviews because of the ends of the Like-------dont like spectrum. All review databases in any form miss substantial data in the middle of the spectrum.
Having said that, reviews are two sided. As a reader of reviews I try to put everything into context and use what others have described as a loose template from which I will form my own opinions off of. I will look for cedar if I read a review noting cedar but if it is not there then no big deal as my pallet is different.
Good read and its good for all of us to keep challenging how we think about this great hobby.
