I'm an idiot. ruined two prime cigars!

[DogRockets]

So I've been fighting a cold this week but felt better tonight. I wanted to enjoy a fine cigar or two this evening. First I lit up a Tatuaje black label. So excited to try it. Well I couldn't really taste much. Thought it was odd as people love this cigar but I hadn't had it before. Thinking that was just not my style I lit up a Norteno after. Still not tasting anything! Crap! I smoked my only cigars of these and ruined them since I can't taste anything. I'm an idiot.

[Branzig]

Colds are the worst, especially when it comes to tobacco. I have a 1 week rule. I wait 1 week from the time I start feeling better before I light anything up that is of value.

I just put everything away when I am clogged up. Or I only smoke super mild stuff that is cheap and I won't care if I miss the taste or not.

[Billb1960]

[BryGuySC]

Just kidding.
We've all been there.

[AlanS]

Jeremy need a Gurkha or two, more your style? Get Well Brother

[Ropey]

need a Gurkha or two

NOW I know when to smoke them!

[Horseshoe]

I can not agree more with your first sentence of your thread topic. I am glad you have came to terms with this.

[Engineer99]

I'm on a multi day run of smoking a couple cigars a day and my palate is definitely fatigued...I don't enjoy them as much and although the great flavors are there, they're just not that enjoyable. I normally smoke 3-4 cigars a week and in the last 3 days, I smoked 6. Time to abstain for a bit, and reset the palate.

[Herf N Turf]

reset the palate.

Great point here! Sometimes you just have to back away and do a palate re-boot. Especially in times of oral crises, such as colds, an invasive trip to the dentist, a new mouth rinse, or a new tooth paste. The smallest things can play havoc with our senses of taste and need to be payed attention to.

[Zeede]

I'm on a multi day run of smoking a couple cigars a day and my palate is definitely fatigued...I don't enjoy them as much and although the great flavors are there, they're just not that enjoyable. I normally smoke 3-4 cigars a week and in the last 3 days, I smoked 6. Time to abstain for a bit, and reset the palate.

Would something like a citrus sorbet reset the palate for cigars like it does between courses at a fine restaurant?