n2advnture Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hi Rob, I have experienced a weird phenomenon over the years (only about 4 times ever) but know that others have had the rare experience as well but I have never found an adequate answer. What would cause a cigar to taste completely like soap? Really, like you put a bar of soap in your mouth. I had heard that it's from soap or lotions on the roller's hands but have never received a confirmation or any other explanation. I would love to hear what HSA's take on this rare occurrence is. Thanks Rob ~Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickhouse Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I gotta say, that's a new one. I don't think I've experience such a thing. I'd like to hear any thoughts on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Happened to me with some P2's out of a 05 box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 » Happened to me with some P2's out of a 05 box. I have had some cigars that were soap like in flavor also. I kind of liked them. Maybe it took me back in years when my mother washed my mouth out with soap. Believe me boys there is good soap and bad soap.:-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Have had this happen multiple times. Great question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 » » Happened to me with some P2's out of a 05 box. » » I have had some cigars that were soap like in flavor also. I kind of liked » them. Maybe it took me back in years when my mother washed my mouth out » with soap. Believe me boys there is good soap and bad soap.:-D ...just don't drop the soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Mark, you just jinxed me with this!! I smoked a Trinidad Reyes last night that was like smoking a bar of Dove. Threw it out after an inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 » I smoked a Trinidad Reyes last night that was like smoking a bar of Dove. Threw it out after an inch. I guess you did drop the soap....... :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 » » I smoked a Trinidad Reyes last night that was like smoking a bar of Dove. » Threw it out after an inch. » » I guess you did drop the soap....... :-D Yes I did, but I was all alone...whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa1257 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Mark, I have had this happen several times before over the years. The last time was with a Bolivar Corona Junior. I would like to know if there is an answer from HSA or if it is just an abnormality. Tampa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xibbumbero Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I had this happen w/an 03 Cohiba Siglo III. It tasted so bad I had to pitch it. The cigars came from Cypress unbanded and in a flimsy wood box. I put them in a cedar cigar box and after 3 mos all was good again. X:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I've had the same experiencebut with a nc Punch Rare Coroho. the taste was horrible and I had to pitch it. I don't think this is confined to cuban cigars. I would like to know what causes it. If it is soap on the hands of the roller, at least we know they're washing their hands after going potty.:-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2advnture Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Topper in case you missed this one Rob Thanks in advance! ~Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanohal Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 LOL!!!!!!!! I always thought it was just me. It happens more often than not here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 » Topper in case you missed this one Rob » » Thanks in advance! » » ~Mark I know what you are talking about Mark as I have experienced it myself. I don't know the answer definitively and I doubt HSA would either. However next time it happens to anyone....can they please remove the wrapper entirely, smoke binder and filler only and see if the soapy taste continues....report back. Lets see if we can eliminate some of the likely culprits. I will ask HSA as well in an e-mail today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xibbumbero Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 A just for clarification question: HSA= Habanos s.a.? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2advnture Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 » I know what you are talking about Mark as I have experienced it myself. I » don't know the answer definitively and I doubt HSA would either. » » However next time it happens to anyone....can they please remove the » wrapper entirely, smoke binder and filler only and see if the soapy taste » continues....report back. » » Lets see if we can eliminate some of the likely culprits. I will ask HSA » as well in an e-mail today. That's a great idea Rob. Thanks for the reply ~Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 » A just for clarification question: HSA= Habanos s.a.? X Correct ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanohal Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Havent had a cigar for a few days. So had a Punch tpc. right off the first puff it was very soapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 The other day i smoked a PLMC and it had the soapy taste so i took off some of the finished wrapper and it was still soapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Hemingway Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 » I've had the same experiencebut with a nc Punch Rare Coroho. the taste was » horrible and I had to pitch it. I don't think this is confined to cuban » cigars. I would like to know what causes it. » If it is soap on the hands of the roller, at least we know they're washing » their hands after going potty.:-D i guess i would rather have my cigar taste like soap, than have it taste like from-unda-cheese, crusty booger or toilet water. :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Just curious, are you guys smoking these soapy tasting cigars outside in cold weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2advnture Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 » Just curious, are you guys smoking these soapy tasting cigars outside in » cold weather? Nope, I smoke indoors when it's cold outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2advnture Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 A slightly new development. On Friday, I pulled out a 1998 Partagas 898 after having a boneless ribeye (lightly seasoned), esparagus (w/ a little butter & lightly salted) and some coconut shrimp with mango puree. The wine was a 1994 Duckhorn Cab. The 898 started out with stellar aged 898 flavors but quickly became soapy. The odd thing with this occurrence was that it wasn't 100% soap as in the past. The entire length of the cigar was 1/2 soap and 1/2 age 898! The past 3 or 4 times I've had the "soap" occur, I've thrown the cigar away. This was so odd, I smoked the entire cigar just to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanohal Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Had a Siglo 2,98 Punch COrona,Monty Espcial #1 , and Monty #1. All this past month that tasted like soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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