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Although I know it will lead to posts of and replies to numerous threads in the coming years, I joined BOTL for one primary purpose: to determine if there is a consensus among aficionados in how the terms "body" and "strength" are defined and used.

I will look around until I find the correct forum and post the question there.
 
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somnus said:
Although I know it will lead to posts of and replies to numerous threads in the coming years, I joined BOTL for one primary purpose: to determine if there is a consensus among aficionados in how the terms "body" and "strength" are defined and used.

I will look around until I find the correct forum and post the question there.
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Strength = nicotine content....does my head spin and my belly turn after a cigar?


Body = flavor profile/ammouunt of flavor. A full bodied smoke does not have to be full of strength/nicotine

my .02
 
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dpricenator said:
Strength = nicotine content....does my head spin and my belly turn after a cigar?


Body = flavor profile/ammouunt of flavor. A full bodied smoke does not have to be full of strength/nicotine

my .02
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And there is your "concensus". You probably won't find true concensus on it, but that is the general understanding of those two words.
 
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