Big ring stogies

nutcracker · 04-24-2014, 04:32 PM

I was chatting to a fellow who was keen on the name sake of this forum - the Asylum 80.
I'm not certain an 80 ring gauge makes sense, but - what do you guys think of these cigars? Sounds like overkill ???

CRIMPS · 04-24-2014, 04:35 PM

Gimmick?

CRIMPS · 04-24-2014, 04:36 PM

Sorry, my comment was in regard to an 80 ring gauge. Not the asylum

bobarian · 04-24-2014, 04:51 PM

The trend is definitely towards larger RG cigars. While they may not suit the average Asylum smoker, if you look around at any cigar shop, most guys are smoking big cigars. A few years ago 60RG was a huge smoke, today they are common place. Recently, several manufacturers have come out with 70's are they are selling. Even Habanos SA has marked the trend by rolling it's largest stick ever, a 58RG.

jhedrick83 · 04-24-2014, 04:56 PM

The 60 ring gauge are typically not my favorite, I've seen some 70 rg cigars before but not 80. I think they in large part are playing on the idea that most consumers will think that more inherently equals better cigar or better value. I'm not saying there aren't great big rg smokes, I just usually steer clear.

the MacDonald · 04-24-2014, 05:19 PM

Definitely a gimmick and common denominator play. I like a few of the Kristoffs but the local B&M only carries the toro 6.5 x 56. In my humble opinion, anything over 50 is uncivilized and possibly vulgar.

maninblack · 04-24-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by the MacDonald

Definitely a gimmick and common denominator play. I like a few of the Kristoffs but the local B&M only carries the toro 6.5 x 56. In my humble opinion, anything over 50 is uncivilized and possibly vulgar.

I guess I'm vulgar for smoking a 54 ring gauge then. Works for me. I like being a knuckle dragger.

icehog3 · 04-24-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

I guess I'm vulgar for smoking a 54 ring gauge then. Works for me. I like being a knuckle dragger.

I will be throwing away my Behike 52s as soon as I get home.

TJarv · 04-24-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I will be throwing away my Behike 52s as soon as I get home.

Looks like I'm going dumpster diving tonight, but nobody should be surprised because I'm pretty uncivilized

big_jaygee · 04-24-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TJarv

Looks like I'm going dumpster diving tonight, but nobody should be surprised because I'm pretty uncivilized

TJarv · 04-24-2014, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by the MacDonald

Definitely a gimmick and common denominator play. I like a few of the Kristoffs but the local B&M only carries the toro 6.5 x 56. In my humble opinion, anything over 50 is uncivilized and possibly vulgar.

I like quite a few cigars that are 54 rg, but I'm from the south and we're pretty uncivilized

RobR1205 · 04-24-2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TJarv

I like quite a few cigars that are 54 rg, but I'm from the south and we're pretty uncivilized

Us Jersey folks are too, I guess... Seeing as I am over the 50 RG limit

RobR1205 · 04-24-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by the MacDonald

n my humble opinion, anything over 50 is uncivilized and possibly vulgar.

Uncivilized and vulgar I am, indeed!

icehog3 · 04-24-2014, 05:43 PM

I am holding out for a 90, hopefully something in maduro by NUB.

stearns · 04-24-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am holding out for a 90, hopefully something in maduro by NUB.

Ive got an 86rg (i think) cigar i can send yas. its even in the shape of a bullet, you'll love it

A review would be necessary of course

icehog3 · 04-24-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Ive got an 86rg (i think) cigar i can send yas. its even in the shape of a bullet, you'll love it

A review would be necessary of course

I would review how I froze it and threw it at my neighbor's head, Ben.

sobranie10 · 04-24-2014, 07:39 PM

Tom me too a Barber Pole maduro and candela yum!

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am holding out for a 90, hopefully something in maduro by NUB.

Steve · 04-28-2014, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am holding out for a 90, hopefully something in maduro by NUB.

CdnStogie · 04-24-2014, 06:32 PM

Kind of on topic - I have not been in the cigar game long enough to answer this myself -

But what is the difference in say a 60 rg to a 40 rg or smaller in terms of flavour? Would the same cigar taste noticeably different in different sizes?

icehog3 · 04-24-2014, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CdnStogie

Kind of on topic - I have not been in the cigar game long enough to answer this myself -

But what is the difference in say a 60 rg to a 40 rg or smaller in terms of flavour? Would the same cigar taste noticeably different in different sizes?

Some opine that different wrapper to filler/binder ratios change flavor. I tend to agree in many cases.

04-24-2014, 04:32 PM	#1
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Big ring stogies I was chatting to a fellow who was keen on the name sake of this forum - the Asylum 80. I'm not certain an 80 ring gauge makes sense, but - what do you guys think of these cigars? Sounds like overkill ???

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CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Big ring stogies Gimmick?

04-24-2014, 04:36 PM	#3
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Big ring stogies Sorry, my comment was in regard to an 80 ring gauge. Not the asylum

04-24-2014, 04:51 PM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Big ring stogies The trend is definitely towards larger RG cigars. While they may not suit the average Asylum smoker, if you look around at any cigar shop, most guys are smoking big cigars. A few years ago 60RG was a huge smoke, today they are common place. Recently, several manufacturers have come out with 70's are they are selling. Even Habanos SA has marked the trend by rolling it's largest stick ever, a 58RG.

04-24-2014, 04:56 PM	#5
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: Big ring stogies The 60 ring gauge are typically not my favorite, I've seen some 70 rg cigars before but not 80. I think they in large part are playing on the idea that most consumers will think that more inherently equals better cigar or better value. I'm not saying there aren't great big rg smokes, I just usually steer clear.

04-24-2014, 05:19 PM	#6
the MacDonald Grey beard, funky wierd Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Windsor CT Posts: 148 Trading: (9)	Re: Big ring stogies Definitely a gimmick and common denominator play. I like a few of the Kristoffs but the local B&M only carries the toro 6.5 x 56. In my humble opinion, anything over 50 is uncivilized and possibly vulgar. __________________ Cry havoc, and unleash the dogs of war

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: Big ring stogies I am holding out for a 90, hopefully something in maduro by NUB. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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CdnStogie Fooore! Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Jeff Location: Ontario Posts: 153 Trading: (2)	Re: Big ring stogies Kind of on topic - I have not been in the cigar game long enough to answer this myself - But what is the difference in say a 60 rg to a 40 rg or smaller in terms of flavour? Would the same cigar taste noticeably different in different sizes?