Are torpedoes more "desirable?"

JJG · 03-08-2009, 05:55 PM

As a matter of personal preference I think torpedos and other figurados just look pretty. Does it affect the taste? sure but that doesn't mean they always taste better. I think it depends entirely on the line and your taste. Bolivar BFs are real pretty and I'll smoke one every once in a while for this reason alone but many people feel they aren't the best of the line. On the other hand I prefer the Tatuaje Unicos because I feel they are the tastiest and not because I prefer the shape.

Snake Hips · 03-08-2009, 06:37 PM

I think there might be something to it. I also seem to scout out the torpedo version of a smoke I haven't tried before if it's available. Unless of course there's a veritable price difference. For example, most torpedoes at my shop run about a dollar more in price that, say the toro. But the Diamond Crown cigars...the robusto is $14, whereas the Pyramide is $22.50. WTF? I'll try the robusto, thank you...

03-08-2009, 05:55 PM	#1
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Are torpedoes more "desirable?" As a matter of personal preference I think torpedos and other figurados just look pretty. Does it affect the taste? sure but that doesn't mean they always taste better. I think it depends entirely on the line and your taste. Bolivar BFs are real pretty and I'll smoke one every once in a while for this reason alone but many people feel they aren't the best of the line. On the other hand I prefer the Tatuaje Unicos because I feel they are the tastiest and not because I prefer the shape.

03-08-2009, 06:37 PM	#2
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: Are torpedoes more "desirable?" I think there might be something to it. I also seem to scout out the torpedo version of a smoke I haven't tried before if it's available. Unless of course there's a veritable price difference. For example, most torpedoes at my shop run about a dollar more in price that, say the toro. But the Diamond Crown cigars...the robusto is $14, whereas the Pyramide is $22.50. WTF? I'll try the robusto, thank you...