Keeping a cigar journal?

[fireman_uk]

Just wondering how many people keep a journal of cigars that you smoke. I'm considering starting to do it, using Evernote on my iphone, just basic info, pics and how much I liked/disliked it.

The thing is I don't want it to take away from the pleasure in any way by obsessing about writing notes.

Interested in your thoughts.

[Deano]

I started doing this (using google docs spreadsheet) and failed to update it after the first week. I might go back to it tbh, I forget how good/bad cigars can be very quickly.

[gmacz]

Do a blog on here and just update as you smoke.

[CaptainQuintero]

I keep tasting notes of every cigar and a rating out of 100 the first time I smoke them, been doing so for about five years now and have two books full of notes. It really helps you develop identifying flavours.

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[fireman_uk]

Think I'm gonna start doing it every time i smoke something for the first time. Might write a blog as well.

[Simon-JG-hr]

Go for it. I started doing this (jotting down notes, then writing up a review - ended up with my blog).

I don't necessarily write up notes every time I smoke a cigar, but always on it's first go. I will make a couple of notes if I have one later down the line which seems to differ significantly though. Always interesting to have a quick look to check consistency before making a big order.

As for whether it will detract or otherwise from the smoking experience. I actually find that it enhances mine. I become engrossed in the cigar and feel that I am able to appreciate the nuances more if I'm focused on what is happening to the smoking experience. On the other hand, if I'm smoking at a herf, or just at a small social meet-up with a fellow BOTL, I'll rarely make notes. That's because I think that the purpose of that smoke is different to my 'quiet contemplative hour of relaxation' that I'm usually aiming for when I'm concentrating on the cigar, and nothing else.

[TJCoro]

Are You Experienced?

The thing is I don't want it to take away from the pleasure in any way by obsessing about writing notes.

Like you, muchacho, I considered keeping a journal long before SmartPhones and puro related applications. But also like you, I was afraid doing so would distract for the puro pleasure... or experience, if you prefer!

Consequently, I never got further than assigning a rating to each stick in the beginning until I got familiar with each brand and format.


But hey! That's just me!

Perro, el Perro

[daniel2001]

I have tried many times, and the effort rarely lasts more than the time it takes to light a cigar.

[Monty72]

I've been thinking about it for a while-was looking for a suitable app to no avail. That Evernote seems like a good idea.

[fireman_uk]

Like you, muchacho, I considered keeping a journal long before SmartPhones and puro related applications. But also like you, I was afraid doing so would distract for the puro pleasure... or experience, if you prefer!

Consequently, I never got further than assigning a rating to each stick in the beginning until I got familiar with each brand and format.


But hey! That's just me!

Perro, el Perro

Yeah after thinking about it I've decided against it. I'm obsessive by nature and I don't need to be stressing about making notes. I may just go with ratings and maybe a couple of words describing how much i liked it.

[Detroit_Waves]

I keep a journal, although I'm not obsessive over it. Its really just to look back at past experiences, so I can see how cigars I have have changed over time, or just how much a liked or disliked something. I don't go crazy with flavor profiles, or put any ratings to them. I just write my own experiences, and then normally when I'm on a plane and have some time, type them up, put them in order, so I can make sure I don't buy anything I dislike accidentally!

[rokkitsci]

Check out Stogie Rate. I've been using it for years.


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