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

9.0-10.0: Exceptional. Box-worthy now.

8.0-8.9: Strong repeat buy. Keep in rotation.

7.0-7.9: Good but situational. Single only.

6.0-6.9: Technically fine, low excitement. Avoid repeat.

Below 6: Miss for your palate. Do not rebuy.

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.

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