6x60s - are you a fan?

omowasu · 10-27-2012, 10:01 PM

Cigar Aficionado dedicated a review section to the 6x60 size cigar this month, stating that "The 6 inch by 60 ring gauge cigar has become so prominent in the cigar industry that we decided to give it its own category", and "Cigar manufacturers often report that the 6 by 60 size is their best seller(...)".

Cigar Aficionado rated the Q D'Etat by Quesada Howitzer, Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 The Sixty, and Oliva Serie V Double Toro in the top 3 6x60 cigars. No cigars of Cuban origin were mentioned, probably because there arent any 6x60 Havanas that Im aware of.

So, are you a fan of the 6x60RG? Or would you not be caught dead with one of these behemoths?

Personally, they arent for me - they take up too much humi space, take too long to smoke, and in my opinion emphasize quantity over quality of tobaccos. Thoughts?

the jiggler · 10-27-2012, 10:12 PM

MUWAT and Undercrown Gordos are some of my favorites. Big La Sirena is awesome.

RWhisenand · 10-27-2012, 10:29 PM

I picked up a couple 60RG San Christabol Elegancia's to try in this size. They are already one of my favorite smokes, so I figured I would't be out if I didn't care for them. Well I really did not care for the larger size, I'll finish the three I got but won't get any more.

jluck · 10-27-2012, 10:47 PM

I really really dislike jaw breakers. Just not a comfortable/enjoyable smoke for me.

TJarv · 10-27-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck

I really really dislike jaw breakers. Just not a comfortable/enjoyable smoke for me.

^This

markem · 10-28-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck

I really really dislike jaw breakers. Just not a comfortable/enjoyable smoke for me.

And this is opposite common opinion.

Gophernut · 10-27-2012, 10:56 PM

I like the 60 rg. It doesn't need to be 6. 4.5 or better works for me.

Sadden · 10-27-2012, 11:37 PM

Smoked a couple.Ghurkas that were in that league. at my pace right around a 2.5hour smoke :s enjoyed it for sure. but not comfortable or practical enough for an everyday smoke. when i get a cabinet humi ill stock a case or two. but my desktop doesnt have the space and my schedule doesnt have the time.for what i get out of them.

Malakai · 10-27-2012, 11:41 PM

I have one that was gifted to me but don't plan on buying any for myself.

montecristo#2 · 10-27-2012, 11:47 PM

I really enjoy the Tatuaje Gran Cojonu which has been out for a while - well before the recent craze/trend.

I have a couple of other Pepin's in the 6x60 size but have not tried they yet.

oooo35980 · 10-28-2012, 12:23 AM

I like some 6x60 and some are well and truly awful (MUWAT was lousy I thought). I have no problem smoking a 6x60 and I wouldn't consider them "Jawbreakers" or "Behemoths", since they aren't uncomfortable for me to smoke at all, but I don't seek them out either.

I think it has more to do with the blend, if you take a robusto cigar and shove some more filler into it to make it a 6X60 it's going to be pretty hit or miss, it seems pretty obvious that some blends would be suited to that size and some wouldn't. I'd like to believe that manufacturers have more integrity than to inflate an existing blend to a 6x60 size and put it on the shelves just because they know it will sell. It probably isn't reality, but I like to think nice things sometimes.

smokin5 · 10-28-2012, 01:45 AM

They just make me feel so dirty.....

Dunkel · 10-28-2012, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by smokin5

They just make me feel so dirty.....

I'm not a fan of 60 rings regardless of length. I have only smoked 1- 6 X 60 and it was a Diesel Unlimited I was gifted. While it tasted good it was still a bit awkward to smoke.

Frodo · 10-28-2012, 02:22 AM

I can deal with NUBs but 60RG for 6 inches is just too much for me. Thinking of trying the 5 inch MUWAT...

Brutus2600 · 10-28-2012, 03:01 AM

Somehow I've been deemed the 6x60 reviewer over at halfwheel, and they've all been pretty terrible except the (NC) La Gloria Cubana Gorda Gorda. I actually really enjoyed it. My usually complaint with 6x60's is that the fact the filler/wrapper ratio is so out of wack that they're usually bland. This is of course besides the fact they're jawbreakers - however the LGC Gorda Gorda was pretty dang good.

dubleuhb · 10-28-2012, 05:37 AM

I tend to draw the line at 54 RG, even then I would prefer it to be torp at that size.

10-28-2012, 06:19 AM

As others have said... If you get the right blend a 6x60 can be quite nice IMHO... I don't go and buy them by the bundle... but having a few around is pretty nice when you have a lot of time on your hands... I like a 6x60 when I play golf or go camping...

xFreebirdx · 10-28-2012, 07:20 AM

The 7x60 MUWAT is probably my favorite large cigar........

Zane · 10-28-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by xFreebirdx

The 7x60 MUWAT is probably my favorite large cigar........

Squishy sent me one in his NST. I will fire it up when I have a few hours.

Trent0341 · 10-28-2012, 07:29 AM

Not a fan at all of anything with that big of ring gauge. I understand that people like different things I just wish all these large ring gauges weren't coming (seemingly) at the expense of the smaller ones. Even though Habanos SA doesn't have a 60 RG cigar even they have been introducing more large ring gauge cigars and dropping the smaller ones.

View Poll Results: 6x60RG Cigars - Are you a fan?
Yes, Ill take as many as I can get!	38	21.35%
Nope, they are just not for me...	140	78.65%
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10-27-2012, 10:01 PM	#1
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	6x60s - are you a fan? Cigar Aficionado dedicated a review section to the 6x60 size cigar this month, stating that "The 6 inch by 60 ring gauge cigar has become so prominent in the cigar industry that we decided to give it its own category", and "Cigar manufacturers often report that the 6 by 60 size is their best seller(...)". Cigar Aficionado rated the Q D'Etat by Quesada Howitzer, Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 The Sixty, and Oliva Serie V Double Toro in the top 3 6x60 cigars. No cigars of Cuban origin were mentioned, probably because there arent any 6x60 Havanas that Im aware of. So, are you a fan of the 6x60RG? Or would you not be caught dead with one of these behemoths? Personally, they arent for me - they take up too much humi space, take too long to smoke, and in my opinion emphasize quantity over quality of tobaccos. Thoughts? __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.

10-27-2012, 10:29 PM	#3
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? I picked up a couple 60RG San Christabol Elegancia's to try in this size. They are already one of my favorite smokes, so I figured I would't be out if I didn't care for them. Well I really did not care for the larger size, I'll finish the three I got but won't get any more. __________________ No function well beer without.

10-27-2012, 10:47 PM	#4
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? I really really dislike jaw breakers. Just not a comfortable/enjoyable smoke for me.

10-27-2012, 10:56 PM	#7
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? I like the 60 rg. It doesn't need to be 6. 4.5 or better works for me. __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson

10-27-2012, 10:12 PM	#2
the jiggler ¡taste my pirate paddy! Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Craig Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 917 Trading: (24)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? MUWAT and Undercrown Gordos are some of my favorites. Big La Sirena is awesome. __________________ Hecho exclusivamente para el jefe. Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

10-27-2012, 11:37 PM	#8
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? Smoked a couple.Ghurkas that were in that league. at my pace right around a 2.5hour smoke :s enjoyed it for sure. but not comfortable or practical enough for an everyday smoke. when i get a cabinet humi ill stock a case or two. but my desktop doesnt have the space and my schedule doesnt have the time.for what i get out of them. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

10-27-2012, 11:41 PM	#9
Malakai Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: John Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 797 Trading: (34)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? I have one that was gifted to me but don't plan on buying any for myself.

10-27-2012, 11:47 PM	#10
montecristo#2 Don't Taze me Bro! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,063 Trading: (49)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? I really enjoy the Tatuaje Gran Cojonu which has been out for a while - well before the recent craze/trend. I have a couple of other Pepin's in the 6x60 size but have not tried they yet.

10-28-2012, 12:23 AM	#11
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? I like some 6x60 and some are well and truly awful (MUWAT was lousy I thought). I have no problem smoking a 6x60 and I wouldn't consider them "Jawbreakers" or "Behemoths", since they aren't uncomfortable for me to smoke at all, but I don't seek them out either. I think it has more to do with the blend, if you take a robusto cigar and shove some more filler into it to make it a 6X60 it's going to be pretty hit or miss, it seems pretty obvious that some blends would be suited to that size and some wouldn't. I'd like to believe that manufacturers have more integrity than to inflate an existing blend to a 6x60 size and put it on the shelves just because they know it will sell. It probably isn't reality, but I like to think nice things sometimes.

10-28-2012, 01:45 AM	#12
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? They just make me feel so dirty..... __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

10-28-2012, 02:22 AM	#14
Frodo Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 410 Trading: (4)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? I can deal with NUBs but 60RG for 6 inches is just too much for me. Thinking of trying the 5 inch MUWAT...

10-28-2012, 03:01 AM	#15
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? Somehow I've been deemed the 6x60 reviewer over at halfwheel, and they've all been pretty terrible except the (NC) La Gloria Cubana Gorda Gorda. I actually really enjoyed it. My usually complaint with 6x60's is that the fact the filler/wrapper ratio is so out of wack that they're usually bland. This is of course besides the fact they're jawbreakers - however the LGC Gorda Gorda was pretty dang good. __________________ www.halfwheel.com \| news+reviews You can also follow me on Twitter @brutus2600

10-28-2012, 05:37 AM	#16
dubleuhb Big egos have little ears Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Western NY Posts: 97 Trading: (2)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? I tend to draw the line at 54 RG, even then I would prefer it to be torp at that size.

10-28-2012, 06:19 AM	#17
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? As others have said... If you get the right blend a 6x60 can be quite nice IMHO... I don't go and buy them by the bundle... but having a few around is pretty nice when you have a lot of time on your hands... I like a 6x60 when I play golf or go camping...

10-28-2012, 07:20 AM	#18
xFreebirdx Patriot Guard Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Eddie Location: Landrum, SC Posts: 201 Trading: (2)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? The 7x60 MUWAT is probably my favorite large cigar........ __________________ Veteran: ★US ARMY 78 - 81★.......★Patriot Guard Rider ID#45266 07/06/06★

10-28-2012, 07:29 AM	#20
Trent0341 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Dan Location: Kentucky Posts: 195 Trading: (7)	Re: 6x60s - are you a fan? Not a fan at all of anything with that big of ring gauge. I understand that people like different things I just wish all these large ring gauges weren't coming (seemingly) at the expense of the smaller ones. Even though Habanos SA doesn't have a 60 RG cigar even they have been introducing more large ring gauge cigars and dropping the smaller ones.