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KeyserSoze

KeyserSoze

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I noticed that some new/limited cigars are released in sizes of 50+ ring gauges. I can understand the maker/manufacturer likes to start off with the generel public's preference of larger ring cigars and if it does well, begins to releases other sizes. When I look into my humidor, I'd say 75% are in the 40 ring gauge range (petit coronas, coronas, corona gordas, etc..). Mainly because I usually don't have time to smoke a churchill or 'A' size cigar. Now this brings me to my question, do you smoke and purchase cigars based on it's available sizes, given the fact that you enjoyed the smoke?

For example, I've tried a few san cristobal guijaro which is abit longer that a corona gorda and enjoyed it. Never bought a box but I would have if it was in a PC or corona size. Now that the francisco's are released, if I noticed that it smokes the same and gives me the same experience as I remember, I am more likely to have a box in the humidor because of it's size. Let's take the El Centurions. 3 sizes in the 50 ring range. Again, excellent smoke but never bought a box or even a 5 or 10pk. If this was in a corona size, I would more than likely have a box in the humidor. I could go on but I was just curious to see if others feel this way when they look at buying cigars. Not so much as trying a certain cigar for the first time but more in reference to buying more for aging purposes or stocking up.

Your thoughts. :)
 
For me, I like to keep a variety of sizes/vitolas on hand. I dont purchase a lot of boxes and have a large (very large) variety of sticks b/c of this. I think my situation is a bit unique though. I tend to smoke a wide range of sizes, but just recently I've really come to appreciate the PC size. (fits perfectly in my mouth, smokes for a decent amount of time, but not too long, very flavorful, ect)
 
I stay away from any cigar with a ring gauge larger than 50, I just don't like cigars that large.

Lately I have been seeking out cigars in a Lancero Vitola, trying brands I've never smoked for the sole reason that they roll a lancero.
I've especially been enjoying some of the discontinued isoms in the 30-34 ring gauge.

So, the answer to your question would be YES, I do smoke and buy based on sizes available.
 
I also like the smaller sizes i.e. corona gorda, robusto and PC. I have not purchased anything over a 50 ring guage.

But lately I have been buying the lanceros, ever since Vegas!
 
I seem to buy more petite coronas too. I have some bigger ring gauges I really like though. The 6x60 Patel Vintage is one of my favorites. But my go to smokes seem to always be petite coronas, padron #35, tatuaje angeles. I do love the lanceros as well. My big thing when smoking a larger cigar is trying to convince myself that its alright not to smoke it to the nub, which is sometimes hard to do.
 
I prefer the large ring guages in the 50 - 54 size. I do have a lot of cigars in 48 as well, but don't like to go much below a 46. I just don't like the feel of a thinner cigar, but that is just my opinion. I tend to buy mostly Robusto, Toro, Torpedo cigars which are usually available in most brands.

Dave
 
I have a good mix from 28 (La Gloria Cubana Médaille d'Or No. 3) to 60 (C.A.O. Tony Soprano Signature)

Cant say I dislike any particular vitola. It all depends on my mood, the weather and how much time I have to smoke which cigar I grab.
 
Thanks for the feedback gents. I'm just curious as to why certain brands/lines are only released in certain sizes. I'm sure cost and general preference has alot to do with it but can a broader range of vitolas have some effect on the success on a line? I would think...no, hope so. :)
 
I have and smoke everything from 38 to 52 or so. Smaller, and you tend toward tight draw and hot smoke, and larger is just unergonomic.
 
Wouldn't a change in ring size also change the flavor of a cigar. Could it be that the maker did not like the blend in the smaller vitolas?

However I am sure that since larger ring cigars are more popular right would mostly be the reason you do not see more smaller selections.


Seth
 
Seth said:
Wouldn't a change in ring size also change the flavor of a cigar. Could it be that the maker did not like the blend in the smaller vitolas?

However I am sure that since larger ring cigars are more popular right would mostly be the reason you do not see more smaller selections.


Seth
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Very true Seth but I think it's a good thing. Look at the illusione line. In my experience I notice slight differences in each of his sizes. Aside from the great blend Dion has created, I think that's what makes his cigars so successful and popular.
 
Anything above 50 in a parejo is uncomfortable for me. I enjoy anything from 40 to 50, and find that the majority of my sticks are around 42-46. With that being said, box pressed cigars are a bit different and I can usually go slightly larger in ring gauge simply because I think they are measured before they are box pressed and there fore have a smaller mouth feel then a parejo design of equal ring gauge. Regardless of blend/taste etc...I would probably not buy a cigar no matter how good it was supposed to be if it only came in a huge ring guage.
 
Marcos said:
Anything above 50 in a parejo is uncomfortable for me. I enjoy anything from 40 to 50, and find that the majority of my sticks are around 42-46. With that being said, box pressed cigars are a bit different and I can usually go slightly larger in ring gauge simply because I think they are measured before they are box pressed and there fore have a smaller mouth feel then a parejo design of equal ring gauge. Regardless of blend/taste etc...I would probably not buy a cigar no matter how good it was supposed to be if it only came in a huge ring guage.
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This sums up my feelings pretty well.

I'll add that I don't really like to go too small, though. Anything under 40 or so kind of feels like a cigarette to me and I don't want any memories of that period of my life to return.
 
If a cigar comes in a ring gauge of 46 I'm most likely to buy that size for sure. Otherwise I'll be buying the closest gauge to that unless I'm in the mood for a torpedo/beli type smoke. If it is much larger than a 48 I usually like some sort of taper to the end.
 
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