Vitolas in a line

Jbailey · 06-27-2010, 10:44 PM

I remember when the San Cristobal line came out from Ashton and there was one that stood out to me, the Guajiro (aka the long skinny one). I smoked them all and this was the only winner.
I found out later that this was the only cigar with a different blend. Which could have had something to do with why I liked it.

06-29-2010, 04:37 PM

Smoking all the cigars in a particular line is called a Vertical Tasting. Depending on your palate and such, one vitola is going to stand-out over another. For instance, I like the Master Blend III Churchill the best of all the vitolas in that line.

Remember, this definitely comes into play when cigars are rated. A torpedo that gets a 94 doesn't translate into a robusto from that same blend.

thebiglebowski · 06-30-2010, 10:36 AM

kind've a ho-hum sort of line, but a regular yard-gar sort of stick for me - the JdN celebracion line. have three or four different vitolas but only enjoy the churchill.

i notice this sort of thing doesn't normally happen with cubans.

06-27-2010, 10:44 PM	#1
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,218 Trading: (17)	Re: Vitolas in a line I remember when the San Cristobal line came out from Ashton and there was one that stood out to me, the Guajiro (aka the long skinny one). I smoked them all and this was the only winner. I found out later that this was the only cigar with a different blend. Which could have had something to do with why I liked it. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

06-29-2010, 04:37 PM	#2
Reverend Mike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Vitolas in a line Smoking all the cigars in a particular line is called a Vertical Tasting. Depending on your palate and such, one vitola is going to stand-out over another. For instance, I like the Master Blend III Churchill the best of all the vitolas in that line. Remember, this definitely comes into play when cigars are rated. A torpedo that gets a 94 doesn't translate into a robusto from that same blend.

06-30-2010, 10:36 AM	#3
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Vitolas in a line kind've a ho-hum sort of line, but a regular yard-gar sort of stick for me - the JdN celebracion line. have three or four different vitolas but only enjoy the churchill. i notice this sort of thing doesn't normally happen with cubans.