Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll

12-01-2009, 04:15 AM

So as many smokers do, my preferences change. When I first started smoking cigars, I smoked almost exclusively robustos, as I learned how much I loved cigars, I wanted the biggest thing I could find. In the past 2-3 months I have been smoking almost nothing but Lanceros/Lonsdales, long/thin has been my thing.

Now, thanks to the great invention called "The Cigar Punch" I have started liking some larger ring gauges again, coming full circle and enjoying Robustos again (had a DIVINE La Traviata last night).

So the question is, what is your favorite size right now, and how often do you change your preferences.

EDIT: Didn't even put figurados/torpedos in here because they vary so greatly...

kelmac07 · 12-01-2009, 04:17 AM

Started out enjoying churchills...defintely a robusto fan now for the past few months.

Don Fernando · 12-01-2009, 04:18 AM

Robusto and torpedo are my preferred vitola's, but I don't look down on toro, churchill, lancero or corona, love those too

12-01-2009, 04:21 AM

In addition, how does the size ranges I listed look? I have been trying to "quantify" the average NC size ranges in my own mind, and I think that just about covers it... a few of them of course overlap (Toro and Robusto can be pretty damned close)

Don Fernando · 12-01-2009, 04:22 AM

you're missing the torp in your poll

longknocker · 12-01-2009, 04:25 AM

Torpedo Is My Favorite, Too; But Since It Wasn't listed As Such, I Voted My Second Choice, "Lancero".

12-01-2009, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

you're missing the torp in your poll

I know Ferd, I edited above that due to the VAST size variance (there are torpedos (there are 4x40ish and 6x60ish, both called "Torpedo" or "Belicoso") I figured you could put whatever size you liked and mention that you like it with a pointy tip :-P...

massphatness · 12-01-2009, 05:19 AM

I'm a lonsdale fan! Over the last couple years I've really downsized my ring guage preferance from churchill and robusto sizes to the lons. Coronas aren't bad either, but I like the smoking duration the lonsdale provides assuming I have the time.

BlackIrish · 12-01-2009, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

I'm a lonsdale fan! Over the last couple years I've really downsized my ring guage preferance from churchill and robusto sizes to the lons. Coronas aren't bad either, but I like the smoking duration the lonsdale provides assuming I have the time.

Same here, except that I don't often have the time for a lonsdale, so I chose corona/cg.

shilala · 12-01-2009, 05:36 AM

I used to like a bigger ring, 50 or better. I tend to reach for smaller stuff now, corona gordas and pc's. I feel like I get more flavor out of the smaller rg smokes, especially around a 46.
I'm not crazy about real skinny cigars, but I'm starting to warm up to them.

Bax · 12-01-2009, 05:49 AM

I like the smaller stuff just becasue of time constraints. Given a couple hours free I'll reach for a big dog!

Zanaspus · 12-01-2009, 05:51 AM

If it's DPG's favorite, it's mine too...Robusto!

Lucky_Hippo · 12-01-2009, 05:55 AM

Right now I always seem to reach for either a Corona or Belicoso. It kind of takes me back how many new lines out there are not rolling Corona vitola's when just a few short years ago it was the most popular size. Oh well, times/taste change I guess.

Kreth · 12-01-2009, 06:02 AM

42 to 52 or so... With the bigger RGs I feel like I'm smoking a soda can, and with the skinnier lanceros I'm always worried I'll snap them in half. I generally buy toros and robustos, but torps, belis, perfectos, and other figurados are fine.
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TripleF · 12-01-2009, 06:19 AM

Well actually, I've been smokin' everything since I started 3 years ago and recently I've moved to smoking everything. Fuuny how things work out...

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14holestogie · 12-01-2009, 06:41 AM

Typically reach for corona sizes and smaller. Flavors seem to pop out a bit more.

If heading out to the golf course, then the larger rg and lengths come out.

dunng · 12-01-2009, 06:50 AM

I like lanceros but coronas are better based upon my free time...

icantbejon · 12-01-2009, 06:52 AM

I'm a torpedo/belicoso kinda guy generally, but lately I've been moving into robustos. I enjoy a nice torpedo when I know I have the time to kick back and enjoy it. Robustos seem to fit my average "smoke time" these days.

(edit: I'm your "other" guy...I went with other for the torp/beli you didn't put up.)

12-01-2009, 06:56 AM

I prefer the PC size. I like the fact it isn't a big commintment of time. If it is that good I will just smoke a second one.
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PeteSB75 · 12-01-2009, 07:05 AM

Lonsdale/Lancero make the cut every time. I just seem to consistently get the best flavors out of them, regardless of marca.

View Poll Results: What size is your favorite at the moment?
6"x60 (RP Special :-P)	2	1.23%
Churchill (>6" x 47-49)	10	6.17%
Toro (>6" x 50-55)	24	14.81%
Robusto (4.75"-5.5" x 50)	46	28.40%
Corona/Corona Gorda (5.5"-6" x 42-46)	49	30.25%
Petit Corona (<5" x 42)	31	19.14%
Lonsdale (>6" x 42-44)	22	13.58%
Lancero (>6.5" x 38-42)	28	17.28%
Other (Comment about it)	7	4.32%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 162. You may not vote on this poll

12-01-2009, 04:15 AM	#1
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll So as many smokers do, my preferences change. When I first started smoking cigars, I smoked almost exclusively robustos, as I learned how much I loved cigars, I wanted the biggest thing I could find. In the past 2-3 months I have been smoking almost nothing but Lanceros/Lonsdales, long/thin has been my thing. Now, thanks to the great invention called "The Cigar Punch" I have started liking some larger ring gauges again, coming full circle and enjoying Robustos again (had a DIVINE La Traviata last night). So the question is, what is your favorite size right now, and how often do you change your preferences. EDIT: Didn't even put figurados/torpedos in here because they vary so greatly... Last edited by DougBushBC; 12-01-2009 at 04:20 AM. Reason: figurados

12-01-2009, 04:17 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll Started out enjoying churchills...defintely a robusto fan now for the past few months. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-01-2009, 04:18 AM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll Robusto and torpedo are my preferred vitola's, but I don't look down on toro, churchill, lancero or corona, love those too __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-01-2009, 04:21 AM	#4
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll In addition, how does the size ranges I listed look? I have been trying to "quantify" the average NC size ranges in my own mind, and I think that just about covers it... a few of them of course overlap (Toro and Robusto can be pretty damned close)

12-01-2009, 04:22 AM	#5
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll you're missing the torp in your poll __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-01-2009, 04:25 AM	#6
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,114 Trading: (82)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll Torpedo Is My Favorite, Too; But Since It Wasn't listed As Such, I Voted My Second Choice, "Lancero".

12-01-2009, 05:19 AM	#8
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,688 Trading: (206)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll I'm a lonsdale fan! Over the last couple years I've really downsized my ring guage preferance from churchill and robusto sizes to the lons. Coronas aren't bad either, but I like the smoking duration the lonsdale provides assuming I have the time. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

12-01-2009, 05:36 AM	#10
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll I used to like a bigger ring, 50 or better. I tend to reach for smaller stuff now, corona gordas and pc's. I feel like I get more flavor out of the smaller rg smokes, especially around a 46. I'm not crazy about real skinny cigars, but I'm starting to warm up to them. __________________

12-01-2009, 05:49 AM	#11
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll I like the smaller stuff just becasue of time constraints. Given a couple hours free I'll reach for a big dog! __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

12-01-2009, 05:51 AM	#12
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll If it's DPG's favorite, it's mine too...Robusto! __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

12-01-2009, 05:55 AM	#13
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll Right now I always seem to reach for either a Corona or Belicoso. It kind of takes me back how many new lines out there are not rolling Corona vitola's when just a few short years ago it was the most popular size. Oh well, times/taste change I guess. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

12-01-2009, 06:02 AM	#14
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll 42 to 52 or so... With the bigger RGs I feel like I'm smoking a soda can, and with the skinnier lanceros I'm always worried I'll snap them in half. I generally buy toros and robustos, but torps, belis, perfectos, and other figurados are fine. Posted via Mobile Device

12-01-2009, 06:19 AM	#15
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll Well actually, I've been smokin' everything since I started 3 years ago and recently I've moved to smoking everything. Fuuny how things work out... - __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

12-01-2009, 06:41 AM	#16
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll Typically reach for corona sizes and smaller. Flavors seem to pop out a bit more. If heading out to the golf course, then the larger rg and lengths come out. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

12-01-2009, 06:50 AM	#17
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll I like lanceros but coronas are better based upon my free time... __________________ MassHole Banter

12-01-2009, 06:52 AM	#18
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll I'm a torpedo/belicoso kinda guy generally, but lately I've been moving into robustos. I enjoy a nice torpedo when I know I have the time to kick back and enjoy it. Robustos seem to fit my average "smoke time" these days. (edit: I'm your "other" guy...I went with other for the torp/beli you didn't put up.) __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

12-01-2009, 06:56 AM	#19
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll I prefer the PC size. I like the fact it isn't a big commintment of time. If it is that good I will just smoke a second one. Posted via Mobile Device

12-01-2009, 07:05 AM	#20
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigar Sized (Comment and Poll Lonsdale/Lancero make the cut every time. I just seem to consistently get the best flavors out of them, regardless of marca. __________________ Formerly Malik23