With the Revamp of our site i figured the rating system could use a little revamp of its own. the 1-100 raking system was functional but it lacked a few noticeable things that some of our readers pointed out. Mainly how the final score was tallied and the weight of some of the sections (a cigar that had a bad 1st and 2nd third would do very poorly due to the score being held down by multiple low numbers that were affected by the same this ie taste )
the old ranking system was an average score of all 10 categories with our new system we made it simpler to see where a cigar shines and where it doesn’t the new system creates a cumulative score of all 8 new categories each category having a maximum of 10 total point a cigar can win (except for flavor that is the most important one after all)
With this new and improved scoring reviews should be easier to understand and more approachable for people just getting into the hobby. but that’s enough talking check it out for yourself!
- Appearance (0-10 points)
Construction (0-5 points): Here we evaluate the roll quality, consistency, and the absence of defects.
Wrapper Quality (0-5 points): Here we Assess the smoothness, color, and texture of the wrapper leaf. - Aroma (0-10 points)
Pre-light Aroma (0-5 points): Scent from the unlit cigar, including the wrapper and foot.
Burn Aroma (0-5 points): Aroma from the burning cigar, both in the smoke and the room note. - Draw (0-10 points)
Resistance (0-5 points): Ease of draw; not too tight or too loose.
Consistency (0-5 points): Evenness of draw throughout the smoking experience. - Flavor (0-20 points)
Initial Flavors (0-5 points): First impressions of taste and complexity.
Mid-Smoke Flavors (0-10 points): Development and balance of flavors as the cigar progresses.
Finish (0-5 points): Final flavors and aftertaste, including any lingering notes. - Burn (0-10 points)
Evenness (0-5 points): Consistency of the burn line and correction of any issues.
Ash (0-5 points): Ash quality, including how long it holds and its color. - Strength (0-10 points)
Body (0-5 points): Fullness of flavor and sensation; not overpowering or too mild.
Nicotine Strength (0-5 points): Intensity of nicotine; affects overall strength. - Complexity (0-10 points)
Flavor Evolution (0-5 points): Depth and development of flavors over time.
Balance (0-5 points): Harmony and integration of flavors, avoiding dominance by any single note. - Value (0-10 points)
Price vs. Experience (0-5 points): Overall value relative to the price.
Enjoyment (0-5 points): Satisfaction and overall enjoyment relative to cost.
Scoring
Total Points Possible: 90
Rating Scale:
0-20: Poor
21-40: Fair
41-60: Good
61-90: Excellent