Are tobacco reviews really of much value?

[JOHN72]

I remember I had that same mustache a few years ago. Eating a noodle soup, a pudding, and then smoking a cigar, or a pipe. At the end of the day, had in that mustache, a delicious aroma, something like a pig's pork, with a touch of bacon and charred chocolate.

 

[chumleeroy]

My 2 cents on the matter, I usually don't take a review to heart unless they state the types of pipes and or size and shapes of the bowl as I can hate a blend in one pipe but love it in a different one

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

Like others have noted; when it comes to cigar and tobacco reviews, I try to find someone that has a similar palate to mine.

Another thing to consider is, is the reviewer someone that is an established cigar or pipe smoker that has done a good amount of reviews, and is giving a review after smoking several of the same cigar and/or multiple bowls of the pipe tobacco. Initial impressions of a cigar or pipe tobacco are interesting to read, but I don't use those as a guide for buying. Same for those that are new to cigars and/or pipes as they're still learning their palate and what they do and don't like, and we all know our tastes change over time.

 

[chumleeroy]

Like others have noted; when it comes to cigar and tobacco reviews, I try to find someone that has a similar palate to mine.

Another thing to consider is, is the reviewer someone that is an established cigar or pipe smoker that has done a good amount of reviews, and is giving a review after smoking several of the same cigar and/or multiple bowls of the pipe tobacco. Initial impressions of a cigar or pipe tobacco are interesting to read, but I don't use those as a guide for buying. Same for those that are new to cigars and/or pipes as they're still learning their palate and what they do and don't like, and we all know our tastes change over time.

Those are some solid words of advice

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

Those are some solid words of advice

Thanks. I have my moments. LOL

 

[SSGT.]

I like to read the reviews, but my decision is made by the rating score. 50 reviews and an overall rating of 4 or better I'll buy a small tin and find out if I agree, by the time I go through a couple of three or four bowls I have an idea if it works for me.