If you smoke cigars then naturally you will rate them either by simple terms like good, great excellent, or bad to horrible, but to really judge a cigar rather than overlooking the overall intricate subtle details, there is a lot that goes behind rating a cigar. When you smoke a cigar that you considered decent will allow you to easily take a mental note of that brand of cigar without having to resort to some record log. Although, I recommend doing this because after rating so many cigars it will serve to compare them when it comes to buying and selecting them. Some cigars have tar buildup and becomes harsh and bitter; others have a problem with the draw and burning rate.The key essentially is to first sample one then buy to your hearts delight if it passes your specific rating system.