Are torpedoes more "desirable?"

03-08-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenor CS

Does shape of the cigar affect the flavor THAT much?

Yes, I feel it does. I've had Coronas or smaller that were stellar and then had it's big brother (i.e. Robusto, Churchill, etc.) and the flavors were nowhere near as robust and full as they were in the smaller smoke. Binder/Filler/Wrapper ratio plays a big part in flavor IMO and the smaller sticks are without question a better ratio than the big ones.

icehog3 · 03-08-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Yes, I feel it does. I've had Coronas or smaller that were stellar and then had it's big brother (i.e. Robusto, Churchill, etc.) and the flavors were nowhere near as robust and full as they were in the smaller smoke. Binder/Filler/Wrapper ratio plays a big part in flavor IMO and the smaller sticks are without question a better ratio than the big ones.

Isn't this description more about "size" than about "shape, D?

Tenor CS · 03-08-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Isn't this description more about "size" than about "shape, D?

In the OP, I should have used what I think is the more appropriate, technical term "vitola."

So, it should have been Does the vitola of the cigar affect the flavor THAT much?

In this case, I mean vitola to refer to the combination of both size and shape. So, Darrell was really answering the question I intended, but failed to ask properly.

Whee · 03-08-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Isn't this description more about "size" than about "shape, D?

Man, how many times did I hear that from both ex-wives...

03-08-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Isn't this description more about "size" than about "shape, D?

Isn't size and shape relative especially in this case?

icehog3 · 03-08-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Isn't size and shape relative especially in this case?

Belicosos and Torpedos come in different lengths and RGs, so it could have been different issues, My Brother.

03-08-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Belicosos and Torpedos come in different lengths and RGs, so it could have been different issues, My Brother.

Ah true enough. I always forget that.

Starscream · 03-08-2009, 04:26 PM

Torpedos "look" better in a catalog, especially to newbies.

Sauer Grapes · 03-08-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Yes, I feel it does. I've had Coronas or smaller that were stellar and then had it's big brother (i.e. Robusto, Churchill, etc.) and the flavors were nowhere near as robust and full as they were in the smaller smoke. Binder/Filler/Wrapper ratio plays a big part in flavor IMO and the smaller sticks are without question a better ratio than the big ones.

While I tend to agree with you on this, it is not an absolute as you have stated it. I have found that some lines actually taste better in a larger RG. However, I agree that most are better in a smaller RG.

JJG · 03-08-2009, 05:55 PM

As a matter of personal preference I think torpedos and other figurados just look pretty. Does it affect the taste? sure but that doesn't mean they always taste better. I think it depends entirely on the line and your taste. Bolivar BFs are real pretty and I'll smoke one every once in a while for this reason alone but many people feel they aren't the best of the line. On the other hand I prefer the Tatuaje Unicos because I feel they are the tastiest and not because I prefer the shape.

Snake Hips · 03-08-2009, 06:37 PM

I think there might be something to it. I also seem to scout out the torpedo version of a smoke I haven't tried before if it's available. Unless of course there's a veritable price difference. For example, most torpedoes at my shop run about a dollar more in price that, say the toro. But the Diamond Crown cigars...the robusto is $14, whereas the Pyramide is $22.50. WTF? I'll try the robusto, thank you...

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Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Are torpedoes more "desirable?" Torpedos "look" better in a catalog, especially to newbies. __________________ Insert quote here.

03-08-2009, 05:55 PM	#10
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Are torpedoes more "desirable?" As a matter of personal preference I think torpedos and other figurados just look pretty. Does it affect the taste? sure but that doesn't mean they always taste better. I think it depends entirely on the line and your taste. Bolivar BFs are real pretty and I'll smoke one every once in a while for this reason alone but many people feel they aren't the best of the line. On the other hand I prefer the Tatuaje Unicos because I feel they are the tastiest and not because I prefer the shape.

03-08-2009, 06:37 PM	#11
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: Are torpedoes more "desirable?" I think there might be something to it. I also seem to scout out the torpedo version of a smoke I haven't tried before if it's available. Unless of course there's a veritable price difference. For example, most torpedoes at my shop run about a dollar more in price that, say the toro. But the Diamond Crown cigars...the robusto is $14, whereas the Pyramide is $22.50. WTF? I'll try the robusto, thank you...