Elogio Excepcionales
 

My local shop got these in today,I had to share this with the members.

300 boxes of 10 is the total production,and yes that is a quarter in the pic.

I think it is an 88 ring gauge by 6 inches,it reminds me of the EGG from years back...........
These will be sold out quickly.......

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People actually smoke those? 88 RG is ridiculous.

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I would try one if I could get my hands on one. The largest RG I've had is a 72.

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Not a big deal when the large ring gauge doesn't actually have to go in your mouth.

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What he said.

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I actually have an "egg" in my humi...

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I've been wanting to try an egg, just never got around to buying one. That is a crazy gauge though...

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Egg,,,,Excepcionales,,,similar for sure

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I wonder how it smokes. Those stupid eggs from way back when were notorious for having terrible draws. They tasted god awful as well, so maybe that was a good thing...

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These smoke very good but I think the shape really hurts the smoke as they tend to start burning hot and turn sour as you make it past the widest part and it starts to make it's way back down into thinner RGs. I am going to give another one a shot but will definitely try and dry box it for a few days prior to smoking to see if that helps out any. Overall the Elogio LSV lines are very enjoyable. Was not overly impressed with their Habano line but I know a bunch of guys who prefer the Habano over the LSV so it's all subjective. The new lancero with the Ecuadorian wrapper is supposed to be amazing but I missed the meet and greet where they were giving these out to the boys to try before they are released.

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I did a video review of one a few weeks ago, check http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=51163

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More clown cigars. :rolleyes:

Can the Nub 90 be far behind?

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:r:r:r

I have never tried those egg shaped cigars but have always wondered how they would taste...

I think the biggest cigar I have ring gauge right now is a DE My Uzi Weighs a Ton. Don't even know off hand what the RG is but that thing is huge!

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The Uzis are 60 RG.

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MUWAT is a classic 6x60 shape.

EGG and other gimmicks, for parties and having fun.

Best
JD

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And a 60rg isn't? :sh

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Depends on your profession? :)

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fixt.

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I'm sure the people that smoke them don't think they are a gimmick. And from the way companies are cranking the big RG sticks out, there are a lot of people that like smoking them.

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We have more regulars come in for big ring gauge sticks than not at work. That said its all personal preference. They can smoke all the big ring gauges. Leaves more of the sizes I like for me

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I'm personally not a fan of cigars that taper on both ends, or for torpedoes really for that matter. I would certainly give it a try though.

I am a fan of it just being different. If all cigars were the same, there would be no need for a cigar forum.

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60 RG = NO Gimmick, period.

I smoke 5x50 and 6x52 .... what can I say .... LOL

Best,
JD

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Here in Charlotte it seems guys prefer the bigger RGs too. The Larger RGs always sell twice as quickly as the thinner RGs. Anytime something new comes in the 60RGs sell out almost instantly while the other sizes take some time to move.
I myself can enjoy a good 60RG stick especially if the stick was blended for that size (ie Tatuaje Face or Grand Cojonu/JDN UZI) but will very rarely venture past that size. I tend to favor Toros the most as they give me the best of both worlds when it comes to flavor and burn time.
I myself find that Petite Coronas and Lanceros do often bring the best out in a blend but in the warmer months I shy away from them as I usually want something that will burn for at least an hour. Come Fall and Winter it's game on for the PC and Lancero game.

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I suspect this particular phenomenon is associated largely with the "retail fever" and "value buyers." IE: People look at these smokes and either a) see a status symbol with a huge cigar, or b) buy it because the general price ranges for larger RG smokes are a minimal increase, compared to the difference between say a Toro and a Churchill. A smaller percentage, definitely a minority, really smoke the size because they genuinely enjoy it for a particular reason.

This is mostly from my own experience and observations running a B&M, it is by no means a declaration of fact, but I saw most 60+RG smokes sell to people who generally see "a cigar as a cigar." Most of them adamantly refused to spend more than $2-4 per stick unless it was a massive log, and many (and I mean MANY) first-time buyers and beginning smokers automatically raced for those larger ring or extra-long smokes, bypassing anything that wasn't clichéd.

I fondly remember one guy comes in with his friend...both in their early 20's. He was a regular, his buddy was a first-timer. The buddy insisted on a LFD Digger (8.5x60 and potent), admitting that his choice was based on it looking "more manly" than what I was recommending. About 10 minutes and 2 inches of furious puffing later, it hit him and they had to leave. Our regular came back later that day and told the tale. Sadly I felt bad for the kid rather than amused at the story...that's one lost customer and one less cigar smoker to stand up for it.

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Some folks have to learn the hard way.......you tried to warn him ,next time he will listen..

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thats interesting because i am a huge fan of perfectos. the constantly changing wrapper to filler ratio makes for a complex smoke IMHO. howerver, the burn issues that tend to come along with the perfecto i could do without.

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What he said.....