Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? - Page 2

BigAsh · 04-22-2010, 09:54 AM

48-54 is typical for me....60 was a "novelty" that quickly wore off....that being said, lately I've been smoking some coronas, 42 ring, with very pleasing results!

G G · 04-22-2010, 10:25 AM

Around 50ish for me.

MiamiE · 04-22-2010, 10:28 AM

42, 46, and 50 for me.

dyieldin · 04-22-2010, 10:32 AM

I like them a little larger, around 54. They seems to burn a little cooler and a little more flavor.

akumushi · 04-22-2010, 11:03 AM

My current favorite vitola is the panatela larga at 28 x 6.9, after smoking those for a while even Lanceros look thick at 38. I'll still smoke an occasional robusto, but most of what I smoke are coronas and panatelas.

jmsremax · 04-22-2010, 11:08 AM

Robustos here..... I do have quite a few 46's in my humi seasoning up, but I have yet to smoke one.

Jack Straw · 04-22-2010, 11:10 AM

42-50. I love robustos. 52 is starting to push it, unless it is a torpedo, or just a really good cigar that I happen to have found a deal on in that size. 56-60RG is only fun once in a long while, I don't really like the way they smoke. On the other side of the spectrum, as much as I do like the occasional lancero, I really can't smoke them all the time. They taste great, but the shape just doesn't feel as good in my hand especially at the beginning of the smoke when it is still long. I feel like I'm going to break it.

BryanB · 04-22-2010, 11:12 AM

46 is perfect for me. Mostly smoke 42-48. 54 is the largest I'll smoke.

smokehouse · 04-22-2010, 12:07 PM

40-46 ring for me, Petite Coronas are my go to over all size.

kenstogie · 04-22-2010, 12:14 PM

it's the vitola for me. But I do like a corona. not to say I don't like big rg too

SouthernSmoke · 04-22-2010, 12:15 PM

I can't stand anything much larger than a 52. 54 is pushing it unless it's a torpedo. Lately I've been dabbling with 38's and 42's. Lancero's have never seemed to let me down.

akumushi · 04-22-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I've not had a whole lot of luck with lanceros. They always seem to run on me and they're way too long. They get in my way and kinda handcuff me.
I haven't seen any 4 or 5" lanceros, that'd be a nice length in that ring. A lot less awkward.
As much as I like a PC, I bet I'd really love a shorter lancero.
Maybe I should revisit them and chop a few inches off?

I've always thought I would really enjoy the Oliva V lancero, but my few experiences were just plain awful. Maybe if I put a box up for a year, they'd burn right for me, eh?
At what RH are you guys keeping your lanceros to make them burn right for you? How long are you setting them back before you dig in?

Scott, there are a lot of great CC short and thin smokes, but I don't know that they'd fit your tastes as they're all pretty mellow and sweet. The Laguito No. 2 is 38 by 6' (Monte Esp 2, Cohiba Coronas Especiales) and the Por Larranaga Panatelas and Montecarlos are both quick smokes. There are others, but those are a good place to start.

brigey57 · 04-22-2010, 01:14 PM

I levitate to a 50 RG faster then anything. But if the smoke is right, I'll smoke to a 46 RG but I prefer a 50 to 54.

shilala · 04-22-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by akumushi

Scott, there are a lot of great CC short and thin smokes, but I don't know that they'd fit your tastes as they're all pretty mellow and sweet. The Laguito No. 2 is 38 by 6' (Monte Esp 2, Cohiba Coronas Especiales) and the Por Larranaga Panatelas and Montecarlos are both quick smokes. There are others, but those are a good place to start.

I do like the Monte 5's, I have no idea what ring they are. There sure isn't much to them, though. I tried a LGC Lancero (cc, don't know the proper name) the other night and it tasted like ass. More like ass and burned wet straw with a mold chaser, actually.

I am going to seek out some Cohiba Coronas Especiales. I bet I'll enjoy them from time to time. Cohiba always gives me a nice sweet wheaties flavor that I really like, and I very much enjoy Cohiba maduros.
Thanks for that!!!

akumushi · 04-22-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I do like the Monte 5's, I have no idea what ring they are. There sure isn't much to them, though. I tried a LGC Lancero (cc, don't know the proper name) the other night and it tasted like ass. More like ass and burned wet straw with a mold chaser, actually.

I am going to seek out some Cohiba Coronas Especiales. I bet I'll enjoy them from time to time. Cohiba always gives me a nice sweet wheaties flavor that I really like, and I very much enjoy Cohiba maduros.
Thanks for that!!!

T.G · 04-22-2010, 02:02 PM

Not really particular on a specific size in general, as I can preemptively find merits (and faults) in any given size, and would much rather base my choice of a cigar on what size I prefer the profile of in the particular line I happen to be about to smoke. Sometimes it's a larger ring, sometimes it's a smaller ring, sometimes longer sometimes shorter.

That being said, I do tend to avoid most cigars over 56RG. There are a few exceptions though.

04-22-2010, 02:56 PM

I like Coronas 42+ and Robustos at 50rg.

nomadicwookie · 04-22-2010, 03:34 PM

I'm a big Robusto fan myself. So 50-52

nonameman · 04-22-2010, 03:49 PM

38 - 50 for me. 52 RG cigars with a tapered head work too.

jitzy · 04-22-2010, 04:14 PM

I'm a fan of a true churchill, they just usually work out for me to be a perfect fit

04-22-2010, 09:54 AM	#21
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? 48-54 is typical for me....60 was a "novelty" that quickly wore off....that being said, lately I've been smoking some coronas, 42 ring, with very pleasing results! __________________ Keith

04-22-2010, 10:25 AM	#22
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? Around 50ish for me.

04-22-2010, 10:28 AM	#23
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? 42, 46, and 50 for me.

04-22-2010, 10:32 AM	#24
dyieldin Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Dave Location: S. Phoenix AZ Posts: 235 Trading: (0)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? I like them a little larger, around 54. They seems to burn a little cooler and a little more flavor.

04-22-2010, 11:03 AM	#25
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? My current favorite vitola is the panatela larga at 28 x 6.9, after smoking those for a while even Lanceros look thick at 38. I'll still smoke an occasional robusto, but most of what I smoke are coronas and panatelas. __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

04-22-2010, 11:08 AM	#26
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? Robustos here..... I do have quite a few 46's in my humi seasoning up, but I have yet to smoke one. __________________ Stock/Finance banter

04-22-2010, 11:10 AM	#27
Jack Straw Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Brooklyn Posts: 111 Trading: (3)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? 42-50. I love robustos. 52 is starting to push it, unless it is a torpedo, or just a really good cigar that I happen to have found a deal on in that size. 56-60RG is only fun once in a long while, I don't really like the way they smoke. On the other side of the spectrum, as much as I do like the occasional lancero, I really can't smoke them all the time. They taste great, but the shape just doesn't feel as good in my hand especially at the beginning of the smoke when it is still long. I feel like I'm going to break it. __________________ Overkill is consistently more fun.

04-22-2010, 11:12 AM	#28
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? 46 is perfect for me. Mostly smoke 42-48. 54 is the largest I'll smoke. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

04-22-2010, 12:07 PM	#29
smokehouse Hiding from Curly Cut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 83 Trading: (0)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? 40-46 ring for me, Petite Coronas are my go to over all size. __________________ A bad day hunting or fishing is better than a good day at work.

04-22-2010, 12:14 PM	#30
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? it's the vitola for me. But I do like a corona. not to say I don't like big rg too __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

04-22-2010, 12:15 PM	#31
SouthernSmoke Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Patrick Location: Atlanta and Oxford, OH Posts: 131 Trading: (6)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? I can't stand anything much larger than a 52. 54 is pushing it unless it's a torpedo. Lately I've been dabbling with 38's and 42's. Lancero's have never seemed to let me down.

04-22-2010, 01:14 PM	#33
brigey57 Smoke me if you can... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bri Location: Enjoying the weather here! Posts: 256 Trading: (0)	Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? I levitate to a 50 RG faster then anything. But if the smoke is right, I'll smoke to a 46 RG but I prefer a 50 to 54. __________________ There are five things that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a fine cigar." Just say NO to SCHIP and Cigar taxes!

04-22-2010, 02:02 PM	#36
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? Not really particular on a specific size in general, as I can preemptively find merits (and faults) in any given size, and would much rather base my choice of a cigar on what size I prefer the profile of in the particular line I happen to be about to smoke. Sometimes it's a larger ring, sometimes it's a smaller ring, sometimes longer sometimes shorter. That being said, I do tend to avoid most cigars over 56RG. There are a few exceptions though.

04-22-2010, 02:56 PM	#37
yellowgoat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? I like Coronas 42+ and Robustos at 50rg.

04-22-2010, 03:34 PM	#38
nomadicwookie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 236 Trading: (7)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? I'm a big Robusto fan myself. So 50-52

04-22-2010, 03:49 PM	#39
nonameman Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 31 Trading: (0)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? 38 - 50 for me. 52 RG cigars with a tapered head work too.

04-22-2010, 04:14 PM	#40
jitzy Illusione Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Windermere Fl Posts: 306 Trading: (17)	Re: Favorite ring, what do you like to smoke? I'm a fan of a true churchill, they just usually work out for me to be a perfect fit __________________