I toss most new sticks within the first inch. There are actually only a handful of cigars I like, and maybe 3 that I really like. Most I try I can't stand.
Of course the majority of what I try wouldn't be classified as "premium."
Well, that's one way to do it. Just curious as to what the handful you like are? I am on the other side of the spectrum as I see to like most of the cigars I smoke.