Question about sizes

Jon11 · 07-19-2011, 12:05 PM

So do you prefer a smaller ring? Do you think it is more true to the blend?

Emjaysmash · 07-19-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon11

So do you prefer a smaller ring? Do you think it is more true to the blend?

That really depends on what you like. There are a few 50+ RG cigars I enjoy because they aren't as "condensed". Some blend may be too powerful to my palate when in a corona or lancero size. Other sizes may be too big and airy, and may make it seem like the blend is dull. I usually tend to stick to the middle ground (48RG-50RG) for many of my smokes.

357 · 07-19-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon11

So do you prefer a smaller ring? Do you think it is more true to the blend?

As M.J. said, everyone's taste is different. "True" to the blend usually means a corona size cigar. That is not written in stone, just a generality. The wrapper is often the best quality and best tasting leaf in a cigar. So, in a small ring cigar you will get more wrapper flavor than you will in a larger ring cigar simply based on the amount of filler compared to the amount of wrapper is in the cigar (the ratio mentioned previously).

shilala · 07-19-2011, 02:13 PM

I think a smaller ring usually delivers sharper flavors, while a larger ring delivers smoother flavors. I think that's a real fair generality.
If you find a cigar you like, use that idea to move up or down in size to find what you enjoy.
I also think a larger ring is going to develop flavors and nuance that you'll never find in a small ring, because there's just not enough time and tobacco to build to that crescendo.
If I'd have stuck to just one size, or get into a small ring or large ring habit, I'm going to miss a lot of really good stuff along the way. I try to mix it up as best I can, but it's sometimes hard to devote all the time necessary to a big ring to get to all the goodness that an hour and a half of smoking can create.

The difference between an Anejo 46 and a Shark comes to mind. Two similar, but very different experiences.

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shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Question about sizes I think a smaller ring usually delivers sharper flavors, while a larger ring delivers smoother flavors. I think that's a real fair generality. If you find a cigar you like, use that idea to move up or down in size to find what you enjoy. I also think a larger ring is going to develop flavors and nuance that you'll never find in a small ring, because there's just not enough time and tobacco to build to that crescendo. If I'd have stuck to just one size, or get into a small ring or large ring habit, I'm going to miss a lot of really good stuff along the way. I try to mix it up as best I can, but it's sometimes hard to devote all the time necessary to a big ring to get to all the goodness that an hour and a half of smoking can create. The difference between an Anejo 46 and a Shark comes to mind. Two similar, but very different experiences. __________________