Training taste buds.

NCRadioMan · 02-10-2012, 03:42 PM

I used to be quite good at it then I realized it's really meaningless so now I don't bother. All that matters is that you like it or don't. I also think the "flavor wheel" gives you pre-conceived notions that are not helpfull, at all.

Also, to really get those different flavors you must retrohale (nose exhale without inhaling in the lungs) the smoke.

jluck · 02-10-2012, 03:47 PM

I'm just now starting to be able to "taste" flavors and Tobacco from different regions and starting to know what I like....somewhat.

I also always try to have a cold root beer with my cigar to keep a flavor baseline.

02-10-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I used to be quite good at it then I realized it's really meaningless so now I don't bother. All that matters is that you like it or don't. I also think the "flavor wheel" gives you pre-conceived notions that are not helpfull, at all.

Also, to really get those different flavors you must retrohale (nose exhale without inhaling in the lungs) the smoke.

The only way I taste floral notes and citrus notes is on the retrohale

02-10-2012, 03:42 PM	#1
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,291 Trading: (67)	Re: Training taste buds. I used to be quite good at it then I realized it's really meaningless so now I don't bother. All that matters is that you like it or don't. I also think the "flavor wheel" gives you pre-conceived notions that are not helpfull, at all. Also, to really get those different flavors you must retrohale (nose exhale without inhaling in the lungs) the smoke. __________________ That's when I got it. - Tristan (Shack XX) Last edited by NCRadioMan; 02-10-2012 at 03:49 PM.

02-10-2012, 03:47 PM	#2
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Training taste buds. I'm just now starting to be able to "taste" flavors and Tobacco from different regions and starting to know what I like....somewhat. I also always try to have a cold root beer with my cigar to keep a flavor baseline.