The Rankings Database
I decided that this website wouldn't be complete without a tool we and our two or three readers could use to reference our ratings in one place. Since I've decided to adopt Luca's 5-point rating system, eschewing the 100-point snooty magazine norm, I thought I'd make a centralized ratings database post which we will update as well as link on the right side of the page.
Each rating will be made on Luca's proffered 5-point scale, as follows:
1. "Hyman Roth" These are to be avoided. A dog turd of a cigar, one I won't smoke again, and would warn others not to try; a wine more suited for paint thinner; an Old Milwaukee.
2. "The Fredo" Everything here just misses the mark. A stick that dissapoints, but is certainly smokeable; wine that does not excite or is painfully overpriced; or brew to be drunk for sake of quantity and frugality, not quality.
3. "The Brasi" These are the items you have on hand because they are easy on the taste buds and easy on the wallet. That trustworthy smoke pulled from your humi; your standby "house" wine you pick up by the case; the "good" beer you offer to your friends.
4. "The Consigliere" These are the ones that are to be enjoyed. A sophisticated smoke, recommend to friends with confidence; a wine that warms the soul; the ale which you wished was constantly on tap.
5. "The Don" These are something special, and, depending on the moment, are worth any price to try. An exceptional cigar, the choice smoke that I would pass out at a daughter's wedding; the bottle of wine you store for anniversaries; the beer saved for celebrating life.
I've adjusted my previous rankings from this board and elsewhere to the uniform scale below in order to get the database stocked.
Cigars
5 Vegas Gold: JM 2.5, LB-n/a
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic: JM n/a, LB 4.0
Arturo Fuente Flor Fina: JM n/a; LB 3.5
CAO Brazilia GOL!: JM 4.5, LB n/a
CAO CX2: JM 2.5, LB 2.5
Fonseca 5/50: JM 4.5, LB 3.0
Fonseca Serie "F": JM n/a; LB 3.5
Gurkha Master Select: JM 2.5, LB-n/a
H Upmann Corona Major: JM 4.0, LB n/a
IT Cameroon Legend Maduro: JM n/a, LB 3.5
Joya De Nicaragua Antano 1970 Consul: JM n/a; LB 4.0
K. Hansoita Symphony Robusto: JM n/a, LB 4.0
K. Honsotia Triple Ligero X3: JM n/a, LB 5.0
Beers
Cutthroat Porter: JM n/a; LB 2.0
Planet Porter: JM n/a; LB 3.0
Sam Adams White All JM n/a, LB 3.0
Wines
Goiya Shiraz/Pinotage 2004: JM 2.0; LB 2.0
Lindeman's Shiraz 2004: JM n/a; JB 2.0
Each rating will be made on Luca's proffered 5-point scale, as follows:
1. "Hyman Roth" These are to be avoided. A dog turd of a cigar, one I won't smoke again, and would warn others not to try; a wine more suited for paint thinner; an Old Milwaukee.
2. "The Fredo" Everything here just misses the mark. A stick that dissapoints, but is certainly smokeable; wine that does not excite or is painfully overpriced; or brew to be drunk for sake of quantity and frugality, not quality.
3. "The Brasi" These are the items you have on hand because they are easy on the taste buds and easy on the wallet. That trustworthy smoke pulled from your humi; your standby "house" wine you pick up by the case; the "good" beer you offer to your friends.
4. "The Consigliere" These are the ones that are to be enjoyed. A sophisticated smoke, recommend to friends with confidence; a wine that warms the soul; the ale which you wished was constantly on tap.
5. "The Don" These are something special, and, depending on the moment, are worth any price to try. An exceptional cigar, the choice smoke that I would pass out at a daughter's wedding; the bottle of wine you store for anniversaries; the beer saved for celebrating life.
I've adjusted my previous rankings from this board and elsewhere to the uniform scale below in order to get the database stocked.
Cigars
5 Vegas Gold: JM 2.5, LB-n/a
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic: JM n/a, LB 4.0
Arturo Fuente Flor Fina: JM n/a; LB 3.5
CAO Brazilia GOL!: JM 4.5, LB n/a
CAO CX2: JM 2.5, LB 2.5
Fonseca 5/50: JM 4.5, LB 3.0
Fonseca Serie "F": JM n/a; LB 3.5
Gurkha Master Select: JM 2.5, LB-n/a
H Upmann Corona Major: JM 4.0, LB n/a
IT Cameroon Legend Maduro: JM n/a, LB 3.5
Joya De Nicaragua Antano 1970 Consul: JM n/a; LB 4.0
K. Hansoita Symphony Robusto: JM n/a, LB 4.0
K. Honsotia Triple Ligero X3: JM n/a, LB 5.0
Oliveros Classic: JM 1.5, LB n/a
Rocky Patel Sun Grown Torpedo: JM n/a, LB 3.5Beers
Cutthroat Porter: JM n/a; LB 2.0
Planet Porter: JM n/a; LB 3.0
Sam Adams White All JM n/a, LB 3.0
Wines
Goiya Shiraz/Pinotage 2004: JM 2.0; LB 2.0
Lindeman's Shiraz 2004: JM n/a; JB 2.0
posted by JohnnyMitchell | 1:19 PM
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Great edits, Luca
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