Smaller ring gauges = less flavor complexity? - Page 2

Mattso3000 · 08-27-2013, 01:39 AM

I agree with you on that one, Dave. I enjoy both the Kristoff Maduro and My Father blends in the robusto and toro size so I thought the lanceros would be even better...not the case at all. I was let down by both. Not bad cigars by any means, just not what I thought they would be and overall less complex than their thicker RG counterparts.

Still waiting to try that 20+ yo cc as well here, though I will say that one of my all time favorites was the '02 LGC MdO 3 that jjirons gifted me while golfing a few years ago. Great cigar and without a doubt the skinniest thing I've ever smoked.

Cincymike · 08-28-2013, 09:41 AM

My preference has been 38-46 ring for many, many years. Probably 75% of the smokes I burn fall in this range. I wish this new trend toward jaw-breakers would reverse, as some of the cigars I would like to try do not offer smaller vitolas.

pektel · 08-28-2013, 10:01 AM

^Exactly my sentiments regarding the jaw-breaker trend. But I think most here would agree with that as well.

I also don't try a new marca if the vitolas aren't to my liking.

4theLoveofCedar · 08-28-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cincymike

My preference has been 38-46 ring for many, many years. Probably 75% of the smokes I burn fall in this range. I wish this new trend toward jaw-breakers would reverse, as some of the cigars I would like to try do not offer smaller vitolas.

Agreed 100%. I smoke the occasional robusto or torpedo/belicoso up to a 52, but overwhelmingly prefer less than 50 RG.

Sadden · 08-28-2013, 04:54 PM

Yep. I used to only smoke churchills. 7x50+

Now im going more and more into smaller RG. 38-48 ish.

Required a big change in how I smoke. And I typically smoke much slower than most people. Robustos typically take me 20-25 mins longer than most people.

Wharf Rat · 08-28-2013, 05:32 PM

Holts has a Wednesday special on Pepin made petit coronas today...

Brooks W · 08-29-2013, 12:43 PM

Honestly, it depends on the blend...a cigar with an excellent wrapper is going to taste better in a smaller RG in general, as opposed to a cigar with a wrapper that is not as good, which might taste better in a large RG, since there is more room in the cigar to fill with other tobacco.

08-27-2013, 01:39 AM	#21
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Smaller ring gauges = less flavor complexity? I agree with you on that one, Dave. I enjoy both the Kristoff Maduro and My Father blends in the robusto and toro size so I thought the lanceros would be even better...not the case at all. I was let down by both. Not bad cigars by any means, just not what I thought they would be and overall less complex than their thicker RG counterparts. Still waiting to try that 20+ yo cc as well here, though I will say that one of my all time favorites was the '02 LGC MdO 3 that jjirons gifted me while golfing a few years ago. Great cigar and without a doubt the skinniest thing I've ever smoked. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

08-28-2013, 09:41 AM	#22
Cincymike grumpy senior in training Join Date: Aug 2013 First Name: Mike Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: Smaller ring gauges = less flavor complexity? My preference has been 38-46 ring for many, many years. Probably 75% of the smokes I burn fall in this range. I wish this new trend toward jaw-breakers would reverse, as some of the cigars I would like to try do not offer smaller vitolas.

08-28-2013, 10:01 AM	#23
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Smaller ring gauges = less flavor complexity? ^Exactly my sentiments regarding the jaw-breaker trend. But I think most here would agree with that as well. I also don't try a new marca if the vitolas aren't to my liking. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

08-28-2013, 04:54 PM	#25
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Smaller ring gauges = less flavor complexity? Yep. I used to only smoke churchills. 7x50+ Now im going more and more into smaller RG. 38-48 ish. Required a big change in how I smoke. And I typically smoke much slower than most people. Robustos typically take me 20-25 mins longer than most people. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

08-28-2013, 05:32 PM	#26
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Smaller ring gauges = less flavor complexity? Holts has a Wednesday special on Pepin made petit coronas today...

08-29-2013, 12:43 PM	#27
Brooks W Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 833 Trading: (70)	Re: Smaller ring gauges = less flavor complexity? Honestly, it depends on the blend...a cigar with an excellent wrapper is going to taste better in a smaller RG in general, as opposed to a cigar with a wrapper that is not as good, which might taste better in a large RG, since there is more room in the cigar to fill with other tobacco.