Finish
Flavor & Tasting
Definition
The flavors that remain on the palate after the smoke is exhaled, and how long they persist. Described by both length and character.
Why it matters
A long, clean finish is a mark of good tobacco, and a short or bitter one often reveals underfermented leaf that the initial impression concealed.
In context
"The finish ran long, drying, with cocoa underneath."
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