Are Dutch Masters The Perfect Cigars?
Little Cigars By: Daniel Marcus Manson Is there such a thing as a perfect cigar? This is a question that’s been debated for hundreds of years, but even now, well into the twenty-first century, there’s no definitive answer. Or rather, there are hundreds of “definitive” answers, because virtually every cigar smoker has his or her own idea of what constitutes perfection. Discussions along these lines tend to include prolific use of phrases like “patiently hand made,” “peak of flavor,” “intoxicating aroma,” “deftly hand rolled” and “creamy smoke.” Very descriptive, but how on Earth does one quantify these words and come out with a definition of “perfect?” All arguments aside, it is possible to at least spike out some of the key variables that most aficionados would agree contribute toward distinguishing a mediocre cigar from an excellent one. With these basics to fall back on, someone new to the world of cigars might not be able to settle the age-old argument of perfection, but at least th
