Mild cigars tasting the same.

[rizzle]

Originally Posted by Snake Hips

In my experience, mild cigars wrapped in Connecticut shade tobacco all taste the same. What's up with that? From the Griffin's, to Perdomo Slow Aged, to Perdomo Champagne, to Cusano 18, to Fonseca Vintage, to 5 Vegas Gold to Carlos Torano Casa Torano, to Ashton Classic, to the NUB Connecticut, they all taste the same to me. I love Connecticut shade taste and I like a good coffee-cigar, so I'm not really complaining, but can anyone tell me why I should buy one over the other? Why shouldn't I just get the Perdomo Slow Aged instead of the pricier Cabinet Series Champagne? Or the Casa Torano over the Ashton Classic? However, I am interested in seeing what the Joya de Nicaragua Special C tastes like...interesting concept.

The only "differences" I've noticed between different mild cigars are that the 5 Vegas Gold has a little bite that I dislike and that Macanudos and Cusano 18s more often then not taste like nothing, and that the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real has a little spice to it that I like. But other than that, they all taste like Connecticut shade tobacco and not much else.

Does anybody else have this opinion, or is it just my noobly palate?

It seems as though you do notice differences as evidenced by this portion of your post. Maybe your palate isn't as noobly as you think.

Best advice... smoke what you like Bro!

[Rolando]

The only reason I keep a selection of mild and medium cigars is to give to non-smokers. There is a sweet spot that you get with a full-bodied cigar when it is aged just off of its high. In my opinion it is total bliss.

[brigey]

Originally Posted by Snake Hips

... Does anybody else have this opinion, or is it just my noobly palate?

Your taste is maturing. I have gone back and smoke some mold Connecticut wrapper cigars and have been disappointed. I like a medium to full flavor cigar, but there are times that I just want a mild cigar, after a cold or other times when I'm with friends and just not looking for an overwhelming cigar. Less frequently now but I enjoy the occasional mild cigar.

[rumballs]

Doesn't seem surprising or odd to me- after all, they're mild!

[Laserjock]

Originally Posted by brigey

I have gone back and smoke some mold Connecticut wrapper cigars and have been disappointed.

Uh...yeah...I would be disappointed too if smoking moldy cigars....

[kansashat]

Originally Posted by Snake Hips

In my experience, mild cigars wrapped in Connecticut shade tobacco all taste the same. What's up with that? From the Griffin's, to Perdomo Slow Aged, to Perdomo Champagne, to Cusano 18, to Fonseca Vintage, to 5 Vegas Gold to Carlos Torano Casa Torano, to Ashton Classic, to the NUB Connecticut, they all taste the same to me. I love Connecticut shade taste and I like a good coffee-cigar, so I'm not really complaining, but can anyone tell me why I should buy one over the other? Why shouldn't I just get the Perdomo Slow Aged instead of the pricier Cabinet Series Champagne? Or the Casa Torano over the Ashton Classic? However, I am interested in seeing what the Joya de Nicaragua Special C tastes like...interesting concept.

The only "differences" I've noticed between different mild cigars are that the 5 Vegas Gold has a little bite that I dislike and that Macanudos and Cusano 18s more often then not taste like nothing, and that the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real has a little spice to it that I like. But other than that, they all taste like Connecticut shade tobacco and not much else.

Does anybody else have this opinion, or is it just my noobly palate?

Not all Connecticut shade wrapped cigars are mild, although I do admit that cigar blenders tend to pair Connecticut shade wrappers with milder blends more often than not.

The JdN Series C is not a mild cigar, so it should indeed be interesting when you smoke one.