Does length affect flavor?

[cmitch]

It most definitely affects flavor, especially on the finish. I cannot stand Churchills, generally. I find that I have to purge them constantly on the last third just to get anything pleasant out of them. So, I simply avoid them. Short lengths can cheat you out of great flavors you my get out of a slightly longer stick. It really, in the end, boils down to personal opinion.

[Zanaspus]

It sure does. Every vitola of every cigar has a little something different to offer (sometimes a big difference). I remember when I was developing my cigar tasting acuity, I was completely convinced this was all hooey. Just give yourself some time, smoke as many cigars as you can get your hands on, and before you know it, you'll notice differences.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by Zanaspus

Every vitola of every cigar has a little something different to offer (sometimes a big difference).

In relation to this length question, comparing different vitolas can be misleading as, for a given line, different length sticks of a similar RG may be made of very different leaves (different size, different priming of the plant, etc.). An easy way to understand the impact of length is to buy a pair of double coronas and then chop one of them down to robusto length. This will give you an even-playing-field impression of the effect of length (which is a combination of the cumulative impression on your palate and the build-up of residue inside the cigar as smoke is drawn through it).

[dave]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

In relation to this length question, comparing different vitolas can be misleading as, for a given line, different length sticks of a similar RG may be made of very different leaves (different size, different priming of the plant, etc.). An easy way to understand the impact of length is to buy a pair of double coronas and then chop one of them down to robusto length. This will give you an even-playing-field impression of the effect of length (which is a combination of the cumulative impression on your palate and the build-up of residue inside the cigar as smoke is drawn through it).

Thanks, all.
Doc, it was actually cutting cigars that got me thinking about this. I've been cutting some lanceros in half at times and have been convinced that the two halves taste different than a whole. Taking into account that there are a LOT of variables that affect the way an individual cigars tastes, I still feel that there is a difference.

[jjirons69]

Oh, honey, come in here for a minute and respond to this post for me...

j/k

I tend to migrate toward longer, skinnier cigars. Also like a PC or smaller on occasion. The amount of leaf used in the cigar does make a difference in the taste.

[longknocker]

I Like Churchills & Torpedos! More To Smoke!

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by longknocker

I Like Churchills & Torpedos! More To Smoke!

[Ogre]

Originally Posted by longknocker

I Like Churchills & Torpedos! More To Smoke!

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[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by jjirons69

Oh, honey, come in here for a minute and respond to this post for me...

j/k

I was thinking it!!!