Big ring stogies

[nutcracker]

I was chatting to a fellow who was keen on the name sake of this forum - the Asylum 80.
I'm not certain an 80 ring gauge makes sense, but - what do you guys think of these cigars? Sounds like overkill ???:su

[CRIMPS]

Gimmick?

[CRIMPS]

Sorry, my comment was in regard to an 80 ring gauge. Not the asylum :)

[bobarian]

The trend is definitely towards larger RG cigars. While they may not suit the average Asylum smoker, if you look around at any cigar shop, most guys are smoking big cigars. A few years ago 60RG was a huge smoke, today they are common place. Recently, several manufacturers have come out with 70's are they are selling. Even Habanos SA has marked the trend by rolling it's largest stick ever, a 58RG. :sh

[jhedrick83]

The 60 ring gauge are typically not my favorite, I've seen some 70 rg cigars before but not 80. I think they in large part are playing on the idea that most consumers will think that more inherently equals better cigar or better value. I'm not saying there aren't great big rg smokes, I just usually steer clear.

[the MacDonald]

Definitely a gimmick and common denominator play. I like a few of the Kristoffs but the local B&M only carries the toro 6.5 x 56. In my humble opinion, anything over 50 is uncivilized and possibly vulgar.

[icehog3]

I am holding out for a 90, hopefully something in maduro by NUB.

[stearns]

I am holding out for a 90, hopefully something in maduro by NUB.

Ive got an 86rg (i think) cigar i can send yas. its even in the shape of a bullet, you'll love it :ss

A review would be necessary of course :tu

[CdnStogie]

Kind of on topic - I have not been in the cigar game long enough to answer this myself -

But what is the difference in say a 60 rg to a 40 rg or smaller in terms of flavour? Would the same cigar taste noticeably different in different sizes?

[icehog3]

Ive got an 86rg (i think) cigar i can send yas. its even in the shape of a bullet, you'll love it :ss

A review would be necessary of course :tu

I would review how I froze it and threw it at my neighbor's head, Ben. :tu

[icehog3]

Kind of on topic - I have not been in the cigar game long enough to answer this myself -

But what is the difference in say a 60 rg to a 40 rg or smaller in terms of flavour? Would the same cigar taste noticeably different in different sizes?

Some opine that different wrapper to filler/binder ratios change flavor. I tend to agree in many cases.

[the jiggler]

Femur. 10x133. $70.00. You should say something.

https://www.cigarhustler.com/cromagnon-femur-gigante-cigar-single-p-2605.html

[MUNKY]

Femur. 10x133. $70.00. You should say something.

https://www.cigarhustler.com/cromagnon-femur-gigante-cigar-single-p-2605.html

Oh jiggler I just thought of something really evil and funny! :noon

[JenksAnejo]

I am holding out for a 90, hopefully something in maduro by NUB.


:r

[the jiggler]

Oh jiggler I just thought of something really evil and funny! :noon

So many different ways to go with this....

[sobranie10]

Tom me too a Barber Pole maduro and candela yum!



I am holding out for a 90, hopefully something in maduro by NUB.

[maninblack]

Definitely a gimmick and common denominator play. I like a few of the Kristoffs but the local B&M only carries the toro 6.5 x 56. In my humble opinion, anything over 50 is uncivilized and possibly vulgar.

I guess I'm vulgar for smoking a 54 ring gauge then. Works for me. I like being a knuckle dragger.

[BHalbrooks]

I smoke Femurs daily.

[TJarv]

Definitely a gimmick and common denominator play. I like a few of the Kristoffs but the local B&M only carries the toro 6.5 x 56. In my humble opinion, anything over 50 is uncivilized and possibly vulgar.

I like quite a few cigars that are 54 rg, but I'm from the south and we're pretty uncivilized

[maninblack]

I smoke Femurs daily.

Me too. They are an easy 8 hour smoke.

[BHalbrooks]

I like quite a few cigars that are 54 rg, but I'm from the south and we're pretty uncivilized
We're all surprised you LSM folk have computers.
Me too. They are an easy 8 hour smoke.
All day erry day.
I don't have a problem with larger RG. If it's hype, so be it.

[nutcracker]

I smoke Femurs daily.

With a 50 cal Browning? Smoke some Tibias too like that! ;s

[icehog3]

I guess I'm vulgar for smoking a 54 ring gauge then. Works for me. I like being a knuckle dragger.

I will be throwing away my Behike 52s as soon as I get home.

[cjhalbrooks]

I like big things.

[TJarv]

We're all surprised you LSM folk have computers.


How dare you associate me with those clowns

[BHalbrooks]

With a 50 cal Browning? Smoke some Tibias too like that! ;s

Would you expect anything less? :)

[TJarv]

I will be throwing away my Behike 52s as soon as I get home.

Looks like I'm going dumpster diving tonight, but nobody should be surprised because I'm pretty uncivilized

[BHalbrooks]

How dare you associate me with those clowns
Good point. I'm sorry, Tony. I won't do it again.

Last I checked you smoked Petite Coronas. The opposite end of the spectrum.

[big_jaygee]

Looks like I'm going dumpster diving tonight, but nobody should be surprised because I'm pretty uncivilized

:lr :lr

[RobR1205]

I like quite a few cigars that are 54 rg, but I'm from the south and we're pretty uncivilized

Us Jersey folks are too, I guess... Seeing as I am over the 50 RG limit :banger

[maninblack]

You're from Jersey aka America's armpit. ;)

[BHalbrooks]

Us Jersey folks are too, I guess... Seeing as I am over the 50 RG limit :banger
Know what's nice about NJ? Nothing.

I don't know why people never bring up any of the other goofy sizes. Large RG always get brought up.

[RobR1205]

n my humble opinion, anything over 50 is uncivilized and possibly vulgar.

Uncivilized and vulgar I am, indeed! :D

[TJarv]

Good point. I'm sorry, Tony. I won't do it again.

Last I checked you smoked Petite Coronas. The opposite end of the spectrum.

Should I buy a new monocle?

[cjhalbrooks]

If they made a cigar the size of a tank barrel I would smoke it. And Kevin would shove it.

[BHalbrooks]

Should I buy a new monocle?
I'll buy you one.
If they made a cigar the size of a tank barrel I would smoke it. And Kevin would shove it.
They make one bigger. It's $175,000, bigger than a Car.

[RobR1205]

Know what's nice about NJ? Nothing.

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o609/robertrubiano92/index_zpse0875535.jpg (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/robertrubiano92/media/index_zpse0875535.jpg.html)

:tu :r

[TJarv]

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/TJarv/6E87B997-62E1-46AB-8A80-B57C960BC8A9_zpsrria7ioj.jpg (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TJarv/media/6E87B997-62E1-46AB-8A80-B57C960BC8A9_zpsrria7ioj.jpg.html)

[BHalbrooks]

Must be nice to have that much cash to waste.

[TJarv]

Maybe someone who is more uncivilized can buy one, set fire to it, blow smoke in a jar then send it to me. I want to know what excellence smells like.

[BHalbrooks]

I never see these goofy styles brought up:
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag99/BHalbrooks/a59f197afbcadb8647d4aca445c0c4c3_zps9719fb60.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/BHalbrooks/media/a59f197afbcadb8647d4aca445c0c4c3_zps9719fb60.jpg.h tml)

[RobR1205]

Must be nice to have that much cash to waste.

Or that much tobacco...wonder how many boxes that could make... :hm

Probably a ton of lancero, corona, and thin RG sized ones

[TJarv]

I never see these goofy styles brought up:
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag99/BHalbrooks/a59f197afbcadb8647d4aca445c0c4c3_zps9719fb60.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/BHalbrooks/media/a59f197afbcadb8647d4aca445c0c4c3_zps9719fb60.jpg.h tml)

Those are pretty HTF

[BHalbrooks]

HTF and dumb.

[RobR1205]

HTF and dumb.

HTF and dumb and bad. I think it's halfwheel's worst scored review.

http://halfwheel.com/review-my-father-baseball-bat

[BHalbrooks]

$40 for that. Come on man.

[RobR1205]

It's a 58 ring guage...that explains everything!

[MrClean]

So Brian, you going to join the LSM lackies? I heard they'll let anyone into their 'gang'. :D

[BHalbrooks]

Ain't that far South yet, buddy. Nor that big of a knuckle dragger as those clowns.

[stevef2005]

I started big and am slowly going smaller. As I slow down with my smoking I am finding that the big ring smokes just take more time than I usually have and I hate being wasteful. I think biggest Ill probably go would be a 60 ring and that is if I have 2-3 hours to kill. Prefer 42-52 now days.

[BHalbrooks]

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke, Steve.

[RobR1205]

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke, Steve.

Preach, brother.

[stevef2005]

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke, Steve.

Of course. If you don't what is the point of smoking?

[BHalbrooks]

It's a saying on here, not just you in particular.

[WhiteMamba]

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke, Steve.

unless you smoke acids :r:r:r

[BHalbrooks]

I was talking to the local BM owner yesterday about Acids. We both agreed (And a lot of guys on here do as well iirc) that Acids are awesome. I don't like them, no. But a LOT of guys start out of 'em, and it wets their whistle and gets the gears moving to the "regular" Cigar world. Props to DE in my book. Acids are completely gross though.

[bobarian]

I didnt realize that this was another useless banter thread/ :sh bishes

[WhiteMamba]

I didnt realize that this was another useless banter thread/ :sh bishes

I've only been here a little while but it seems like if you give any thread enough time on here it will turn into a banter thread at some point or another. To me banter is part of what makes the asylum great. :2

[WhiteMamba]

To get back on topic I gave a prof of mine who is an known cigar smoker a Gran Momba as a half way gag gift and he loved it.
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o511/Dmdaniels45/Mobile%20Uploads/E9681C60-268F-46C8-ABB5-EF4041C2B9F5_zpsehctdonr.jpg (http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/Dmdaniels45/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E9681C60-268F-46C8-ABB5-EF4041C2B9F5_zpsehctdonr.jpg.html)
He hasn't smoked it yet but he was pretty excited when I gave it to him.

[icehog3]

Tell him to remove the cello before lighting. ;)

[BHalbrooks]

He looks like an Actor, can't remember the Movies that he's been in. He's one of those "Oh that guy" Actors, where most don't know their names. Craaaaap.

[Pinoyman]

Tell him to remove the cello before lighting. ;)

Words of wisdom! I'll remember that myself. LOL

[icehog3]

He looks like an Actor, can't remember the Movies that he's been in. He's one of those "Oh that guy" Actors, where most don't know their names. Craaaaap.

Brad Pitt?

[BHalbrooks]

Brad Pitt?

More Denzel Washington than Brad Pitt. :sh

[WhiteMamba]

:r :r :r

[pnoon]

I've only been here a little while but it seems like if you give any thread enough time on here it will turn into a banter thread at some point or another. To me banter is part of what makes the asylum great. :2

Banter has it's own sub-forum and threads will occasionally get off-topic thru banter. But when a topical thread goes sideways, many others get frustrated and stop reading and participating. It's important to at least try and show some good judgement as to when and how much banter is appropriate.

[Porch Dweller]

I started big and am slowly going smaller. As I slow down with my smoking I am finding that the big ring smokes just take more time than I usually have and I hate being wasteful. I think biggest Ill probably go would be a 60 ring and that is if I have 2-3 hours to kill. Prefer 42-52 now days.

:tpd:

[RobR1205]

I didnt realize that this was another useless banter thread/ :sh bishes

No, just another thread where the civilized, refined, and experienced gentlemen who enjoy thin RGs berate the uncivilized, billy goats who enjoy thicker cigars. Just my calm, objective :2
;):rolleyes:

[Chimneyfish]

I didnt realize that this was another useless banter thread/ :sh bishes

hey! that's not true.
i just skimmed every comment in this thread and learned that i have to REMOVE the cello before lighting!!

no wonder i hate NCs so much :r

[stevef2005]

I was talking to the local BM owner yesterday about Acids. We both agreed (And a lot of guys on here do as well iirc) that Acids are awesome. I don't like them, no. But a LOT of guys start out of 'em, and it wets their whistle and gets the gears moving to the "regular" Cigar world. Props to DE in my book. Acids are completely gross though.

My first sticks bought at B&M were acids. Gave away the second ones I bought once I realized how much more I like other sticks and how much I disliked them.

[BHalbrooks]

My first sticks bought at B&M were acids. Gave away the second ones I bought once I realized how much more I like other sticks and how much I disliked them.

Glad you stepped up a bit to some NC goodness :r

[lukem]

My first sticks bought at B&M were acids. Gave away the second ones I bought once I realized how much more I like other sticks and how much I disliked them.

I bought 4 Kuda Kuda's on my first B&M trip earlier this month. I smoked one at a friend's house and it was ok. I got a few so I could have some when I went to his house. But I realized the same thing, I like other non-flavored cigars better. Haven't smoked one since and have one left that will probably be his the next time I go over.

As for big rings, I picked up a CAO Flathead V770 Big Block Cigar the other day since my friend bought one. We haven't smoked it yet but decided to wait until we're cooking something in the backyard that will take a while so we have time to sit and try it out.

[stevef2005]

We haven't smoked it yet but decided to wait until we're cooking something in the backyard that will take a while so we have time to sit and try it out.


Just toss some ribs or a brisket in the smoker. Have plenty of time them. Good eats after as well!

[maninblack]

I bought 4 Kuda Kuda's on my first B&M trip earlier this month. I smoked one at a friend's house and it was ok. I got a few so I could have some when I went to his house. But I realized the same thing, I like other non-flavored cigars better. Haven't smoked one since and have one left that will probably be his the next time I go over.

As for big rings, I picked up a CAO Flathead V770 Big Block Cigar the other day since my friend bought one. We haven't smoked it yet but decided to wait until we're cooking something in the backyard that will take a while so we have time to sit and try it out.

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke brother. And welcome to the asylum.

[lukem]

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke brother. And welcome to the asylum.

Thanks for the welcome. Not saying I won't smoke an acid ever again but I'm definitely leaning toward the non-flavored cigars. Having a CAO Italia Novella from a sampler I bought a couple weeks ago at the moment and it is pretty nice!

[RobR1205]

Thanks for the welcome. Not saying I won't smoke an acid ever again but I'm definitely leaning toward the non-flavored cigars. Having a CAO Italia Novella from a sampler I bought a couple weeks ago at the moment and it is pretty nice!

CAO has some good lines...the L'Anniversaire Maduro line is my favorite...seek it out if you have the chance! (red band with gold writing since they all look relatively similar)

[lukem]

CAO has some good lines...the L'Anniversaire Maduro line is my favorite...seek it out if you have the chance! (red band with gold writing since they all look relatively similar)

I have a CAO Maduro Belicoso (L'anniversaire ) from the sampler I got so maybe I'll give that one a try tomorrow. I'm nearly done with the Italia at the moment and really liked it. If I didn't have a ton of cigars on their way to me I may have gotten some more of them. Went a little crazy these past few days now that I have a wineador with some room so I think I'm putting the breaks on until I load it up with everything I've ordered and see how much room I have left.

BTW, the CAO sampler I got was the CAO Champions II sampler (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/samplers/65926/cao-champions-sampler-ii/) with the travel humidor. The Italia is the first one I've smoked out of them.

[RobR1205]

The LA maduro, LX2, and MX2 are all awesome! Great selection you got there!

[lukem]

Just toss some ribs or a brisket in the smoker. Have plenty of time them. Good eats after as well!

Exactly what we are thinking!

[BHalbrooks]

I like how a day after my post about it, Luke shows up :r
Welcome Luke, by the way.

[lukem]

I like how a day after my post about it, Luke shows up :r
Welcome Luke, by the way.

Thanks. Post about what? What did I miss? I'm a few sheets to the wind so don't mind me!

[BHalbrooks]

I got ya ya drunkard :)

I said that Acids bring a lot of guys into the Cigar world, and that it's dumb to mock them.
Different strokes for different folks. Smoke what ya like, like what ya smoke. Well, that used to be the motto around here.

[Steve]

I am holding out for a 90, hopefully something in maduro by NUB.

:r:r

[lukem]

I got ya ya drunkard :)

I said that Acids bring a lot of guys into the Cigar world, and that it's dumb to mock them.
Different strokes for different folks. Smoke what ya like, like what ya smoke. Well, that used to be the motto around here.

Ah, I missed that. Feeling better now though!

[Sweet_Leaf_PDX]

Saw an Asylum 6X80 at at the B&M this past weekend. That's the largest ring gauge cigar that I've picked up and held. Crazy big cigar! Not my style but the guys at the shop said that people have been buying them.

I think my favorite 60 ring gauge cigar is the Cromagnon Mandible - although on most days I would prefer an anthropology.

Smoke what you like, and like what you smoke!