Flavor Notes Wheel

Flavor Notes Wheel

A guide to identifying what you taste

How to use this wheel

Cigar flavors rarely arrive all at once. Slow down, take small puffs, and pay attention to how the taste changes across the first, middle, and final thirds of the cigar. Start broad — is it earthy, sweet, spicy, or savory? — then narrow toward a specific note. The categories below are a starting point, not a complete list; trust your own palate and the memories it triggers.

Earthy&WoodNutty&RoastedSweet&ConfectionSpice&PepperFruity&FloralSavory&Mineral

Tap a slice to explore its notes

Tips for getting the most out of it

  • • Retrohale gently (exhale a little smoke through your nose) to pick up nuances the tongue misses.
  • • Pair with water or unsweetened tea to cleanse your palate between puffs.
  • • Note the strength and body alongside the flavors — they shape how notes land.
  • • Compare the same cigar a week apart; your perception will sharpen with practice.