Will you overlook construction quality for taste?

[Gophernut]

Originally Posted by shilala

Usually the tightest, prettiest ones are the ones that cause the most problems.
(Ain't that the truth?)

This made me literally laugh out loud...

[awsmith4]

Draw can actually have an effect on flavor. If its too loose the cigar can quickly get too hot and if its too tight you may not get much taste at all. As far as the appearance and the burn, as long as the burn is not running down the smoke I can deal with some unevenness.

But to actually answer your question, I would definitely choose taste over construction.

[shopkins82]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

Draw can actually have an effect on flavor. If its too loose the cigar can quickly get too hot and if its too tight you may not get much taste at all.

I've been able to smoke the loose sticks to the nub... they get harsher a bit sooner (maybe 1/2" sooner) but not to the point that I wouldn't finish.

Originally Posted by jluck

watch cbid. these can be had for 1.00 each (or less)

I'll keep my eye out. They have some 5 packs of the Churchills and Luchadores right now, but they're going for around $3.50/stick after shipping. The Rothschild and Petite Corona seem to fit me best in terms of gauge preference and smoke length... though I may pick up a box or two of Connies to keep in my desk at work for the random times I want a lunch-break or afternoon smoke.