Vitolas in a line

W.B. · 06-27-2010, 08:50 PM

Puffing on a La Aroma de Cuba E.E. in the belicoso size. For me, this is a cigar line where the vitola makes a large difference in the experience. If they didn't make this vitola I probably wouldn't buy the E.E..

Are there any cigar lines that you smoke from where a particular vitola makes a big enough difference for you where you probably wouldn't buy it if they didn't make that size?

quantim0 · 06-27-2010, 09:34 PM

Good question. Makes me glad I have a box of them sitting in my cooler.

I'd say the DPD Cuban Classic bellicoso is by far the best in the line. I won't smoke any other vitolas as much.

06-27-2010, 09:49 PM

I really don't like the RP Sungrown in any size but PC. I haven't had the a lancero sized yet though.
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montecristo#2 · 06-27-2010, 10:35 PM

The only thing that comes to mind would be Vegas Robaina's - where I really only like the Don Alejandros.

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.

md4958 · 06-30-2010, 10:51 AM

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06-27-2010, 08:50 PM	#1
W.B. Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 202 Trading: (0)	Vitolas in a line Puffing on a La Aroma de Cuba E.E. in the belicoso size. For me, this is a cigar line where the vitola makes a large difference in the experience. If they didn't make this vitola I probably wouldn't buy the E.E.. Are there any cigar lines that you smoke from where a particular vitola makes a big enough difference for you where you probably wouldn't buy it if they didn't make that size?

06-27-2010, 09:49 PM	#3
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Vitolas in a line I really don't like the RP Sungrown in any size but PC. I haven't had the a lancero sized yet though. Posted via Mobile Device

06-27-2010, 10:35 PM	#4
montecristo#2 Don't Taze me Bro! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,063 Trading: (49)	Re: Vitolas in a line The only thing that comes to mind would be Vegas Robaina's - where I really only like the Don Alejandros.

06-27-2010, 10:44 PM	#5
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 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	#6
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.

06-27-2010, 09:34 PM	#2
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: Vitolas in a line Good question. Makes me glad I have a box of them sitting in my cooler. I'd say the DPD Cuban Classic bellicoso is by far the best in the line. I won't smoke any other vitolas as much. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

06-30-2010, 10:36 AM	#7
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.

06-30-2010, 10:51 AM	#8
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Vitolas in a line My Father Lancero __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.