Corona Vs. Robusto

smitty81 · 02-03-2012, 01:33 PM

Ok, I'm a new guy and maby I should post this in the newb question area but I used search and didn't find anything covering this topic.

First of all, Why all the different cigar shapes and how do you know what is right for you?

Here's my actual question. While looking at cigars on famous smoke, I noticed that coronas outscored robustos 75% of the time even though its the same cigar............or am I missing something?

Bill86 · 02-03-2012, 01:40 PM

Try a bunch of different shapes, you'll find your preference.

Most people know right off the bat, "I don't like anything over a ...52 RG" or something like that.

Or maybe I don't like anything under a 52 RG.

Usually you have a preference large or small RG.

Doctorossi · 02-03-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Why all the different cigar shapes

Why not?

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Originally Posted by smitty81

I noticed that coronas outscored robustos 75% of the time even though its the same cigar

It may be the same line (and built around the same blend), but it's not quite the same mix of leaves.

02-03-2012, 01:46 PM

Different sizes offer different levels of flavor intensity, profile, and feel.. Generally, smaller RGs offer a more intense flavor profile compared to the other sizes of the same cigar. Other factors besides flavor and body like the size itself plays a factor. I hate larger RG cigars, anything above 56

smitty81 · 02-03-2012, 01:48 PM

ok. The shape thing is prefrence as I had thought. I have always been fond of the robustos myself.

Just seemed odd that the coronas consistantly had a higher score.

02-03-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

ok. The shape thing is prefrence as I had thought. I have always been fond of the robustos myself.

Just seemed odd that the coronas consistantly had a higher score.

You could easily correlate the smaller rg with more flavor, which in turn gives higher ratings. I would say though, I don't believe any crap CA magazine puts out.. I mean there top 25 is a complete joke.

Bill86 · 02-03-2012, 01:55 PM

I wouldn't worry about scores and ratings. You'll find later on that many of them you don't agree with anyways. It's all a matter of opinion(s)

If you generally like robustos more just stick with the robustos.

smitty81 · 02-03-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I wouldn't worry about scores and ratings. You'll find later on that many of them you don't agree with anyways. It's all a matter of opinion(s)

If you generally like robustos more just stick with the robustos.

Cool, thanks!

RCS44 · 02-03-2012, 01:59 PM

I prefer the smaller sizes. In my experience with smoking I have found the coronas smoke easier. They also seem to have better flavor and are smoother than bigger sizes. The bigger rg's are tougher. And seem more uncomfortable to smoke. This is just my opinion and some bigger cigars are bettervthan their smaller RG. All of this is preference of thee smoker though.

Doctorossi · 02-03-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

If you generally like robustos more just stick with the robustos.

Better yet, find a few of the robustos you like that also have coronas in their lines and try their coronas. You'll get to understand for yourself the kind of differences that will appear between the two sizes. Then, run with your preference.

smitty81 · 02-03-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Better yet, find a few of the robustos you like that also have coronas in their lines and try their coronas. You'll get to understand for yourself the kind of differences that will appear between the two sizes. Then, run with your preference.

I will deff do that!

RCS44 · 02-03-2012, 02:22 PM

One cigar I would suggest is Olivia V. They have one in the robust size and Services they have the number 4, which I think is a corona also..

Skywalker · 02-03-2012, 02:25 PM

A bunch of guys talking about size mattering!!!

RCS44 · 02-03-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

A bunch of guys talking about size mattering!!!

Haha good one!!

lenguamor · 02-03-2012, 02:38 PM

Smoke a wide range of cigars in a wide range of sizes; your preferences will become clear to you as you go along.

One thing I cannot emphasize enough: unless you are blessed with an eidetic memory, make detailed notes as you smoke. You can't overstate the importance of keeping track. Take pictures, too.

ApexAZ · 02-03-2012, 02:54 PM

I don't know if there's any truth to this, but my assumption has been that the wrappers contribute to more flavor in the smaller ring cigars, while the filler contribute to more flavor in the bigger ring cigars.

I personally tend to go for Robusto more often then not, but it really depends on the cigar. Some cigars have a drastic difference in body and flavor between the different vitolas.

Ashcan Bill · 02-03-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Just seemed odd that the coronas consistantly had a higher score.

That's cause they're mo betta!

maninblack · 02-03-2012, 04:08 PM

If you read Cigar Aficianado, ignore the scores for the most part. They are a joke IMHO. Smoke what you like, like what you smoke!

kelmac07 · 02-03-2012, 04:11 PM

I've started to really dig coronas. Flavors really jump out at me in this size for some reason.

Bigger isn't always better.

lenguamor · 02-03-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

If you read Cigar Aficianado, ignore the scores for the most part. They are a joke IMHO. Smoke what you like, like what you smoke!

I don't put any stock whatsoever in ANY number scores, anywhere. I like to read the tasting notes and go from there to decide if I want to try something that someone has reviewed.

02-03-2012, 01:33 PM	#1
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Corona Vs. Robusto Ok, I'm a new guy and maby I should post this in the newb question area but I used search and didn't find anything covering this topic. First of all, Why all the different cigar shapes and how do you know what is right for you? Here's my actual question. While looking at cigars on famous smoke, I noticed that coronas outscored robustos 75% of the time even though its the same cigar............or am I missing something?

02-03-2012, 01:40 PM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto Try a bunch of different shapes, you'll find your preference. Most people know right off the bat, "I don't like anything over a ...52 RG" or something like that. Or maybe I don't like anything under a 52 RG. Usually you have a preference large or small RG. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

02-03-2012, 01:46 PM	#4
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto Different sizes offer different levels of flavor intensity, profile, and feel.. Generally, smaller RGs offer a more intense flavor profile compared to the other sizes of the same cigar. Other factors besides flavor and body like the size itself plays a factor. I hate larger RG cigars, anything above 56

02-03-2012, 01:48 PM	#5
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto ok. The shape thing is prefrence as I had thought. I have always been fond of the robustos myself. Just seemed odd that the coronas consistantly had a higher score.

02-03-2012, 01:55 PM	#7
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto I wouldn't worry about scores and ratings. You'll find later on that many of them you don't agree with anyways. It's all a matter of opinion(s) If you generally like robustos more just stick with the robustos. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

02-03-2012, 01:59 PM	#9
RCS44 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Ryne Location: Chicago Posts: 233 Trading: (1)	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto I prefer the smaller sizes. In my experience with smoking I have found the coronas smoke easier. They also seem to have better flavor and are smoother than bigger sizes. The bigger rg's are tougher. And seem more uncomfortable to smoke. This is just my opinion and some bigger cigars are bettervthan their smaller RG. All of this is preference of thee smoker though.

02-03-2012, 02:22 PM	#12
RCS44 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Ryne Location: Chicago Posts: 233 Trading: (1)	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto One cigar I would suggest is Olivia V. They have one in the robust size and Services they have the number 4, which I think is a corona also..

02-03-2012, 02:25 PM	#13
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto A bunch of guys talking about size mattering!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-03-2012, 02:38 PM	#15
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto Smoke a wide range of cigars in a wide range of sizes; your preferences will become clear to you as you go along. One thing I cannot emphasize enough: unless you are blessed with an eidetic memory, make detailed notes as you smoke. You can't overstate the importance of keeping track. Take pictures, too. __________________

02-03-2012, 02:54 PM	#16
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto I don't know if there's any truth to this, but my assumption has been that the wrappers contribute to more flavor in the smaller ring cigars, while the filler contribute to more flavor in the bigger ring cigars. I personally tend to go for Robusto more often then not, but it really depends on the cigar. Some cigars have a drastic difference in body and flavor between the different vitolas.

02-03-2012, 04:08 PM	#18
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto If you read Cigar Aficianado, ignore the scores for the most part. They are a joke IMHO. Smoke what you like, like what you smoke! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

02-03-2012, 04:11 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Corona Vs. Robusto I've started to really dig coronas. Flavors really jump out at me in this size for some reason. Bigger isn't always better. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"