Review#/Aging Potential Scale: We review each cigar in a batch a total of 4 times.
We may smoke a minimum of 10-11 cigars in a review cycle.

On the fourth review, we assign an "Aging Potential Score" based on our many tastings over many months.

 

Aging Potential Scale:

A = this cigar has superb aging potential and is likely to age favorably for up to 10 years, or longer

B = this cigar should age well over the first 5 years and is likely to develop further complexity and nuances

C = this cigar may age beneficially for the first two years, but for best results, we recommend smoking within the first two years.

D = we believe these cigars have limited aging potential and recommend that you enjoy them within the first year

 

OVERALL SCORE = LOOK AND FEEL(.20) + FLAVOR AND AROMA(.40) + BURN(.40)
[NOTE: We weight flavor and burn aspects higher than the appearance of the cigar.]

RATING STANDARDS: We use a 50-100 point scale.

51 - 69 = POOR

70 - 79 = MEDIOCRE

80 - 89 = FAIR - GOOD

90 - 100 = EXCELLENT (GOLD STAR)