Cigar Rating System: How to Score Cigars Consistently (1-10)

Inconsistent ratings create expensive confusion. If one day an 8 means "solid" and next week it means "amazing," your log cannot guide purchases.

A Practical 1-10 Framework

Score the Cigar in 4 Weighted Buckets

• Flavor quality (40%): depth, balance, finish
• Construction (25%): burn, draw, consistency
• Complexity (20%): progression through thirds
• Fit to context (15%): did it match your moment?

Rule That Increases Conversion to Better Buys

Any cigar below 7.5 should require a written reason before rebuy. This single friction point kills most impulse mistakes and improves humidor quality fast.