Joined Feb 2006
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Kelvin's House
This is the Van55 HCF rating system. the reason it is was adopted is cause the 100 point system is hard to use. what is the diiference betwen a 89 and a 90? I think it is a good idea if we use this. I think it gives a much better clue as to what you think of the cigar.
Van55 said:6 smoke rings -- a "classic" cigar or one destined to become a classic
5 smoke rings -- an exceptionally good cigar
4 smoke rings -- an above average cigar
3 smoke rings -- an average cigar
2 smoke rings -- a flawed cigar
1 smoke ring -- practically unfit for smoking
I don't give separate points for connstruction, appearance, taste, finish, etc. I do deduct in my mind for poor draw, poor burn, imperfect wrapper, short finish etc., but in the end it is the overall smoking experience that I rate. Incidentally, there are no fractional smoke rings. Try blowing half a smoke ring and you'll see why.