I guess the issue is I don't know if my palate being overwhelmed is what's really happening. I can definitely try switching to water. I like the sweet tea because the sugar helps keep me puffing and vertical Actually, ever since my second cigar got me really nauseated, eating a meal right beforehand AND having something to drink that is sweet has completely kept the nausea away. I might get a bit lightheaded, but that's about it. Maybe it's time to see if my body is used enough to it that I can get away with a full stomach and just plain water.

I did get over being sick on Monday, but I don't think that's it because I have noticed this odd flavor before with other cigars I've smoked, it just usually happened much later on.