I'm usually a corona/rob smoker, with the occasional toro, torp or churchill. I'm going through one of my humis tonight, and notice a 3 year old 60 x 6" MOW, that a cidbid buddy had sent me in a retaliation strike. Really smooth with the extra age, but 2 hours later, I still have 2"+ left and am bored to tears. Tossed it with a good 45 minutes to an hour left on it. Dang, if I'm going to smoke for 3 hours straight (which I rarely do), I'd rather have 3 totally different coronas or robs. Plus I feel that the smaller RGs have far more intense flavor. I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but with the popularity of these, there must be some of you smoking them. So, 60 ring smokers, what draws you to these monster cigars?
I Just Don't Get The Popularity of These 60 Rings
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I have spoken about this before as well. The general answer is many smokers believe they are getting more bang for the buck with larger ring gauges. Pay 10 bucks and smoke for 3 hours or pay ten bucks and smoke for 1 hour.
They also believe the bigger/more tobacco is better.
They also believe the bigger/more tobacco is better.
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
I used to love then when I first started. Mostly for coolness and lots of smoke. Once I started paying more attention to flavors etc I naturally gravitated towards smaller RG
Rupe
Suburban robot that monitors reality -BOM Feb.'13
^^ Exactly ^^
Plus my jaw starts to hurt after about 20 minutes. I'd much rather smoke a corona, lancero or lonsdale any day. If I'm going to smoke a larger RG cigar it almost always needs to be a box press.
I think the main part is the value factor that new smokers think they're getting, as stated above.
I think part of it borders on homophobia, where they somehow think thin RGs give the appearance of doing something feminine. Though I think that's a much smaller %, and typically stems from the stereotypical "bro" who has somehow wandered into the cigar shop.
I think part of it borders on homophobia, where they somehow think thin RGs give the appearance of doing something feminine. Though I think that's a much smaller %, and typically stems from the stereotypical "bro" who has somehow wandered into the cigar shop.
All I ever bought in cbid when I started this hobby for toros or 6x60's. Great out of very quickly when i realized I was throwing away a lot of cigars
I usually prefer a lonsdale or a corona but I enjoyed a Nub Habano tonight. It was a 64rg torpedo that was comfortable in the mouth.
3/5King
Shwing!
I think it comes down to what is considered a "Cigar" in the movies and TV. You don't really ever see anyone smoking a corona, Lonsdale, lancero or any petite cigar. So when you get into the hobby, you naturally gravitate to the bigger cigars. Once I was in for a few months, I started gravitating towards the smaller gauges bit still have occasions were big ring gauges have their place.
One of my favorite cigars is the JdN Antano 1970 Gran Consul, which is a 60 rg. I really like the flavor profile of this stick....now having said that....I also recently purchased a box of the Lancero vitola and like that as well....I get 2 very unique experiences from each.
I do think there is a value perception out there also....take for example the LFD Digger Maduro...just a couple bucks more than the chisel for a much longer smoke time
. I started off as a 6 x 60 fan but then found the specific vitola which I liked the best in a given blend.
I'm also one of those guys who can't wait 2 minutes between puffs, so I would think the larger ring gauges are more tolerant of the "hot box" smokers.
I do think there is a value perception out there also....take for example the LFD Digger Maduro...just a couple bucks more than the chisel for a much longer smoke time
. I started off as a 6 x 60 fan but then found the specific vitola which I liked the best in a given blend.
I'm also one of those guys who can't wait 2 minutes between puffs, so I would think the larger ring gauges are more tolerant of the "hot box" smokers.
Yeah I'm right here too though I usually enjoy one when cutting grass...... Don't have to worry about coming up short, and I'm not paying near as much attn to the flavors
herfdog
I am no rocket surgeon
I personaly dont think small rg and big rg are for the same occasions. You surely cannot smoke a 3 hours cigar all the time.
I've read somewhere that they are coming up with more and more shorter w/ larger rg to follow the trend.
I've read somewhere that they are coming up with more and more shorter w/ larger rg to follow the trend.
herfdog
I am no rocket surgeon
I tried a Te-Amo Revolution not long ago and found their idea somewhere interesting.
It was a robusto ovalo with a technical ring gage of 60. Did not fit my cutter!
But it is somewhat rectangular in shape si not that big really.
An interesting smoke to say the least. I want to smoke some again.
Are there other ovalo vitolas out there?
Anyway- my point is that some are following a trend; and others are looking at it differently ; and I like that. Big and not big at the same time.
It was a robusto ovalo with a technical ring gage of 60. Did not fit my cutter!
But it is somewhat rectangular in shape si not that big really.
An interesting smoke to say the least. I want to smoke some again.
Are there other ovalo vitolas out there?
Anyway- my point is that some are following a trend; and others are looking at it differently ; and I like that. Big and not big at the same time.
I believe that it was 3/5 who pointed out that there has been a recent increase in cigar sales (In a different thread). Biggest since the boom in the 90's. That would possibly indicate that there are many new cigar smokers right now. It's been stated several times that people have preferred larger rg when first getting into the hobby. As this trend develops, more manufacturers put out these newly popular sizes. Eventually, these new smokers become wizened old smokers and start picking up the Lanceros and coronas. Personally, I'm still in that "omg! Look at my 70 rg!" stage. I recently ordered a 7er (7er?) of "The Log". At the same time, I ordered my first Lanceros based off the suggestions and comments from the brothers here.
javajunkie
BoM July '12
in defense of the big bastards, they are almost completely idiot proof. they're are harder to smoke too quickly (unless the draw is WIDE open), and don't need the discipline that a lance or PC would. they do not like to go out if lit evenly. while you lose flavor density (IMO), you trade off for a more mellow flat flavor experience, which is not a bad thing for someone looking for what ammounts to background noise (do you REALLY think most guys who only smoke while golfing pay attention to the profile that much?).
fat bastard cigars are kinda like the snack food of the cigar community. they are there, and they are not fussy, and they are easy to just have and not emotionally invest in. gimme a corona or CG any day, but for an afternoon of lawn work, or a road trip, they have their place.
fat bastard cigars are kinda like the snack food of the cigar community. they are there, and they are not fussy, and they are easy to just have and not emotionally invest in. gimme a corona or CG any day, but for an afternoon of lawn work, or a road trip, they have their place.
I've heard several people say this about the antano.
3/5King
Shwing!
Lol The Log... I bought that cigar just so I could have the band. It's actually not a bad cigar for the price point... But I haven't purchased anymore.. Lol
