Taste: Inside vs. Outside

[ATCarp]

Maybe it's just me, but i seem to notice that cigars taste different depending on where I'm smoking. When I smoke outside it seems that i taste different flavors. It's not necessarily bad, just different. Does anyone know why this may be?

Thanks,
Andrew!

 

[smokem94]

I think you're right......it is just you! lol!

 

[javajunkie]

could be realtive air speed affecting burn rate and temp, temperature itself (smell especially comes through better in warm climate), or personal mood. not something i notice, but something i will be on the look out for. o)

 

[Chrisso]

Ive noticed if I smoke a regular stick at home in my shed by myself, I get the full affect and enjoy the smoke thoroughly. If I smoke the same stick outside, Ive noticed that Im missing something, and my only thought is that the wind blowing away some of the wrapper smoke that I enjoy. Im one of those guys who puts the cigar to his nose during the duration of my smoke.

Same could be said about smoking at a cigar lounge with a bunch of other people inside smoking different sticks. I dont seem to get that full affect with my smoke.

Just my 2 cents. Your not alone IMO.

-Chrisso

 

[mwlabel]

I don't know if I notice different flavors, but the smoking experience is certainly changed for me.
I hate sitting in a room full of smoke, so I may like smoking a favorite cigar a little less indoors w/ poor ventilation.

 

[D Quintero]

eyes closed on the pulls helps enhance the feel on the flavors too.

no peeking lol !

 

[Splatt]

Smoking outside I have noticed that the smells in the air have pretty huge effects on the taste of my cigars. I smoke mostly at work and sometimes the wind comes down off the bay with a salty smell, others from the farm land bringing a manure smell(instantly ruining any cigar), some days no wind, and some times smoky from all the wood stoves in the area. Haven't really noticed a difference inside vs outside except with what smell is in the air already.

 

[ATCarp]

This is kinda what i have experienced!

Ive noticed if I smoke a regular stick at home in my shed by myself, I get the full affect and enjoy the smoke thoroughly. If I smoke the same stick outside, Ive noticed that Im missing something, and my only thought is that the wind blowing away some of the wrapper smoke that I enjoy. Im one of those guys who puts the cigar to his nose during the duration of my smoke.

Same could be said about smoking at a cigar lounge with a bunch of other people inside smoking different sticks. I dont seem to get that full affect with my smoke.

Just my 2 cents. Your not alone IMO.

-Chrisso

 

[CigarGavin]

I actually just had a mini seminar my last day at the shop on just that.

Smoking indoors has a crazy amount of variables that people don't take into account; fresh air recirculation, intake, pressure, etc. outdoors is much easier too distinguish flavors and enjoy a smoke IMHO it also has its variables; hear, wind, etc.

Nothing makes me happier than a cool evening breeze, 65 degrees, clear weather, and a smoking buddy.

 

[mistaforty]

Had to think about this one and id have to say the experience is different but not necessarily the flavor .... And I have to say I prefer smoking outside better 70 degrees and very slight breeze if any. It's just me and my stick. At the bar it's me and my stick every puff then a general cigar scent the rest of the time. I guess breathing "fresh" air between puffs makes each puff independent of the last in a way.

 

[smokem94]

That's what I would think would be the best explination......the lack of influence from "stale" air and smoke. Outside your senses seem to be cleansed between puffs????

 

[javajunkie]

I

...Nothing makes me happier than a cool evening breeze, 65 degrees, clear weather, and a smoking buddy.

belly full of grilled meats, a fire pit, and tasty beveriges first? o)

 

[CigarGavin]

I

...Nothing makes me happier than a cool evening breeze, 65 degrees, clear weather, and a smoking buddy.

belly full of grilled meats, a fire pit, and tasty beveriges first? o)

Ok so are you coming up too Chicago or am I coming down to Kentucky?!? Haha

 

[Agentskull]

I can't say that i have experienced smoking indoors. My hobby has been mostly an outside experience, but if I am ever indoors I will defiantly pay closer attention.

 

[heavyd]

I can't say that i have experienced smoking indoors. My hobby has been mostly an outside experience, but if I am ever indoors I will defiantly pay closer attention.

I've never smoked indoors either, but now I'm curious about the difference.

 

[njstone]

I've only smoked indoors at shops or friend's houses, but I don't like it as much honestly. I hate all the ambient smoke, and to me it hinders the experience. Weird, I know, but I honestly hate inhaling smoke, lol. I smoke outside, with the wind if there is any.

 

[topmstr]

Have noticed a difference between inside vs outside too. I think I taste and distinguish flavors better inside than out.

Ever notice a difference eating with taste of home made food inside vs. outside?

 

[mgravito]

I wonder if there is a taste difference between smoking in the cold and smoking in warmer weather.

 

[ATCarp]

Thanks for the input guys, I think I'm gonna start smoking outside a lot more.