Help a Newb

[Tyler86]

Trying to identify a flavor in this thing. Not sure that I like it but it's killing me not knowing what it is. It's almost like a cherry or something... is it the binder that I'm tasting?? I smoke a lot of broadleaf wrapped stuff, maduras, and mostly Nicaraguan blends but I get something different with this one. Any insight???

 

[soonerwings]

The Katman’s write up mentions tangerine. Is it tangerine?


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[irratebass]

Could it be the Indonesian tobacco?

• All Out Kings
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
• Wrapper: Connecticut Habano
• Binder: Indonesian Sumatra
• Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf Ligero, Dominican Corojo 97 & Nicaragua (Estelí & Jalapa)

 

[Tyler86]

I was thinking it might be that Indonesian binder. I think I'd try a bigger stick next time so if that's what get the most of for taste maybe it balances out with the other flavors that I can tell are hidden in there. No tangerine for me anyway.

 

[GoBison]

Do a search for All Out Kings Smash - There's a review that states: "Smash begins medium-full with cedar, walnuts and a bit of that Dr. Pepper sweetness, a distinct sweet cherry flavor."

 

[Boudie]

Excellent cigar we did a pairing with Maker's Mark. Cream, almost Bavarian Cream (like in the donut) and Cedar where real prominent

 

[Tyler86]

Excellent cigar we did a pairing with Maker's Mark. Cream, almost Bavarian Cream (like in the donut) and Cedar where real prominent

Yeah I didn't get any cream, which is unfortunate. A lot of the local guys were going crazy over them for the creaminess. Maybe next time.

 

[Boudie]

Don't know if the cream came from the Bourbon or the cigar but it was real prominent in the combination

 

[Boudie]

BTW do you have a flavor wheel?

 

[Tyler86]

BTW do you have a flavor wheel?

Elaborate

 

[Boudie]

A flavor wheel lists the flavors you can expect to find in a cigar. There are many but they are basically the same. Do a search for "cigar flavor wheel" really handy when trying to learn how to taste a cigar. Read the reviews, smoke the cigar with the reviews and flavor wheel in front of you. Make notes. Great way to learn. We are all different but this will send you in the right direction.

 

[bwhite220]

Yeah I didn't get any cream, which is unfortunate. A lot of the local guys were going crazy over them for the creaminess. Maybe next time.

Don't know if the cream came but it was real prominent

 

[jvd1230]

dude your the first person other then me thats described broadleaf maduro flavor as having cherry. I got that same profile out of a black belt buckle corona gorda when they were fresh. It goes away as they age though.

 

[Tyler86]

dude your the first person other then me thats described broadleaf maduro flavor as having cherry. I got that same profile out of a black belt buckle corona gorda when they were fresh. It goes away as they age though.

I don't usually get that cherry with Maduro or broadleaf. I haven't smoked too many with Indonesian Sumatra binders though...

 

[jvd1230]

I don't usually get that cherry with Maduro or broadleaf. I haven't smoked too many with Indonesian Sumatra binders though...

Ive only detected it in the BBB myself. cant seem to find what the binder is though on it.

 

[Nacho Daddy]

indo Sumatra is spicy and leaves the back of your mouth dry.
the mouth feel is almost dusty.
I have tasted cherry in broadleaf cigars ,been years though.
first time was an El Cobre toro. (2008? )
then in RyJ Churchill. (cuban)