cigar sizes

deadrise · 10-02-2011, 04:12 AM

I have tried a lot of different sizes and I stopped smoking many longer cigars as they seamed most were plugged. but this weekend I had a Tat and Vaje in the Panatella shape and I must say I loved that shape both had easy draws good burn and just very pleasant smoke all around. I will be on the look out for more in this shape. thank goodness for trades only way I ever found such a gem.

CigarNut · 10-02-2011, 09:13 AM

I like Robustos, Corona's and Petite Coronas, but I will smoke any size or shape -- as long as I have enough time to really enjoy the cigar. Some of the larger smokes can take a couple of hours or more...

irratebass · 10-02-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I like Robustos, Corona's and Petite Coronas, but I will smoke any size or shape -- as long as I have enough time to really enjoy the cigar. Some of the larger smokes can take a couple of hours or more...

What he said.

Newbie_nick · 10-02-2011, 11:16 AM

I can't really say that I've had more or less trouble with longer cigars plugging. In fact, I really don't have trouble with cigars plugging at all.

Have you tried different cutting methods? Unless I'm cutting a torpedo, I have been starting with a punch, and if the draw isn't right, I'll open it up with a straight cut. You might need to cut a larger opening.

WittyUserName · 10-02-2011, 11:17 AM

Lately I have been sticking to purchasing Robustos, coronas and toro sizes but I am with the other guys and will smoke them all.

quantim0 · 10-02-2011, 11:47 AM

I love /small gauge in general and you can get a tight one every so often. I can't say it's much more frequently than larger sizes.

I have heard a rumor that the smaller gauges are less forgiving to roll in regards to draw, so the more experienced torcedors are tasked with rolling them.

dwoodward · 10-02-2011, 11:57 AM

I have found that I only purchase Robusto or Petite Corona any more. I find that a Robusto is just the perfect time to sit outside and enjoy a cigar with a friend. If you wan't another, fire up a Petite Corona. Churchills and such take a long time to smoke and I find myself pitching half the cigar most of the time.

deadrise · 10-02-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by quantim0

I love /small gauge in general and you can get a tight one every so often. I can't say it's much more frequently than larger sizes.

I have heard a rumor that the smaller gauges are less forgiving to roll in regards to draw, so the more experienced torcedors are tasked with rolling them.

yea that is what i was thinking I mean it has to be hard to roll something as long as a Panatella with that small of a ring gauge and have them come out with perfect draw.

gator_79 · 10-02-2011, 12:41 PM

If time is not a factor I usually smoke a piramide/torp, Corona Gorda, or robusto. If time is an issue I'll reach for something smaller.

Newbie_nick · 10-02-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gator_79

If time is not a factor I usually smoke a piramide/torp, Corona Gorda, or robusto. If time is an issue I'll reach for something smaller.

I'm usually in the same camp. My favorite size is toro, but I've been known to gravitate to a double toro (6x60) if I'm feeling especially greedy! If time is short, I'll go with a robusto or corona.

bobarian · 10-02-2011, 01:22 PM

Smoking time is not the only difference between cigar sizes. The different ratios if filler/binder to wrapper can have a profound effect on a cigars flavor profile. Dont get caught up so much with sizes and try to find the balance that suits your tastes.
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icehog3 · 10-02-2011, 01:26 PM

Bob knows stuff.

DaBear · 10-02-2011, 01:26 PM

I tend to gravitate towards toros as my favorite size, but thats mainly because they burn for just the right amount of time, not too long, not too short. ~90 mins is my ideal smoking time. That said, I'm not too picky and will try anything in almost any size, and I'll go with a thinner ring gauge if the wrapper smells particularly good.

deadrise · 10-02-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Smoking time is not the only difference between cigar sizes. The different ratios if filler/binder to wrapper can have a profound effect on a cigars flavor profile. Dont get caught up so much with sizes and try to find the balance that suits your tastes.
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that's basically what I was trying to say the small ring gauge of the Panatella provided a much more flavor from the wrapper. just because it was in the area of 7 inch's did not make it a long smoke but it was just enjoyable.
this was more of a have you tried a Panatella shape thread and what did you think? I am not switching to Panatella all the time but I can see having a few in the rotation.

10-03-2011, 10:33 AM

Longer cigars don't neccessarily have to be larger RG smokes, either. Consider some Panatella Largas and Delicados are only 28-36 RG, and smoke without a hint of a pluuged draw.
Anyone who's ever tried a Rafael Gonzalez Slenderella could attest.

shilala · 10-03-2011, 10:44 AM

I very much enjoy pc's and long skinnies. So much so that it's almost all I nuy anymore. I do it knowing that I'm missing a lot of development and goodness that longer/bigger rg cigars present. I can always go to a bigger ring if I want, and I do have plenty around, but the short skinnies are what I'm really enjoying right now.
Subject to change.

10-02-2011, 04:12 AM	#1
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	cigar sizes I have tried a lot of different sizes and I stopped smoking many longer cigars as they seamed most were plugged. but this weekend I had a Tat and Vaje in the Panatella shape and I must say I loved that shape both had easy draws good burn and just very pleasant smoke all around. I will be on the look out for more in this shape. thank goodness for trades only way I ever found such a gem. __________________

10-02-2011, 09:13 AM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: cigar sizes I like Robustos, Corona's and Petite Coronas, but I will smoke any size or shape -- as long as I have enough time to really enjoy the cigar. Some of the larger smokes can take a couple of hours or more... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-02-2011, 11:16 AM	#4
Newbie_nick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Nick Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 418 Trading: (13)	Re: cigar sizes I can't really say that I've had more or less trouble with longer cigars plugging. In fact, I really don't have trouble with cigars plugging at all. Have you tried different cutting methods? Unless I'm cutting a torpedo, I have been starting with a punch, and if the draw isn't right, I'll open it up with a straight cut. You might need to cut a larger opening.

10-02-2011, 11:17 AM	#5
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: cigar sizes Lately I have been sticking to purchasing Robustos, coronas and toro sizes but I am with the other guys and will smoke them all. __________________ Check out the TROOP support Forums It is THIS easy to Support the troops

10-02-2011, 11:47 AM	#6
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: cigar sizes I love /small gauge in general and you can get a tight one every so often. I can't say it's much more frequently than larger sizes. I have heard a rumor that the smaller gauges are less forgiving to roll in regards to draw, so the more experienced torcedors are tasked with rolling them. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

10-02-2011, 11:57 AM	#7
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: cigar sizes I have found that I only purchase Robusto or Petite Corona any more. I find that a Robusto is just the perfect time to sit outside and enjoy a cigar with a friend. If you wan't another, fire up a Petite Corona. Churchills and such take a long time to smoke and I find myself pitching half the cigar most of the time.

10-02-2011, 12:41 PM	#9
gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: cigar sizes If time is not a factor I usually smoke a piramide/torp, Corona Gorda, or robusto. If time is an issue I'll reach for something smaller.

10-02-2011, 01:22 PM	#11
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: cigar sizes Smoking time is not the only difference between cigar sizes. The different ratios if filler/binder to wrapper can have a profound effect on a cigars flavor profile. Dont get caught up so much with sizes and try to find the balance that suits your tastes. Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2011, 01:26 PM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,798 Trading: (60)	Re: cigar sizes Bob knows stuff. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-02-2011, 01:26 PM	#13
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: cigar sizes I tend to gravitate towards toros as my favorite size, but thats mainly because they burn for just the right amount of time, not too long, not too short. ~90 mins is my ideal smoking time. That said, I'm not too picky and will try anything in almost any size, and I'll go with a thinner ring gauge if the wrapper smells particularly good.

10-03-2011, 10:33 AM	#15
audio1der Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cigar sizes Longer cigars don't neccessarily have to be larger RG smokes, either. Consider some Panatella Largas and Delicados are only 28-36 RG, and smoke without a hint of a pluuged draw. Anyone who's ever tried a Rafael Gonzalez Slenderella could attest.

10-03-2011, 10:44 AM	#16
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: cigar sizes I very much enjoy pc's and long skinnies. So much so that it's almost all I nuy anymore. I do it knowing that I'm missing a lot of development and goodness that longer/bigger rg cigars present. I can always go to a bigger ring if I want, and I do have plenty around, but the short skinnies are what I'm really enjoying right now. Subject to change. __________________