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Being new here I don't want to overstep my boundaries. But I've always been curious, do we all have a cigar that we enjoy thoroughly but it only comes in a Churchill or corona and that pesky little 28 gauge bugs you and your 54 gauge loving lips? Would like to know of others that may or may not shy away from a stick because of the size.
 
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Yes, but for the opposite reason - some smokes I prefer a robusto, some a corona, and usually it depends on my mood. And most of the good stuff is available in a range that keeps me happy, but there are a few I'd like to see expand into smaller RGs.

And don't worry about overstepping any boundaries bro, that was a good question. (y)
 
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Yes, but for the opposite reason - some smokes I prefer a robusto, some a corona, and usually it depends on my mood. And most of the good stuff is available in a range that keeps me happy, but there are a few I'd like to see expand into smaller RGs.

And don't worry about overstepping any boundaries bro, that was a good question. (y)
Appreciate it my friend. Very curious to see any responses it may bring in. I always thought I was the only guy that stared at the davidoff Churchill and wondered if it would change the palette if they released a toro or corona. But completely agree with what you said. Depends on my mood and how long I want to sit and relax.
 

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Corona Gorda has been my preferred size for the last 6 or 7 years. As was pointed out though, not every Cigar is best in that size.
 
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I definitely find that size changes the flavour profile for the same blend. A DPG Blue toro tastes very different from a lancero, but both are delicious.

I do tend to prefer smaller ring gauges. My favorite sizes are typically corona gordas and lanceros. But this is just a generality. For example, the Man o War Virtue is best in a toro IMO, whereas the Ruination is best in a corona.

Illusione's best stick is the HL (lancero).

It's very rare that I like massive ring gauge cigars. Mostly because I personally find that a LOT of a sticks' flavours come from the wrapper, so when the filler to wrapper ratio is so high, I find it becomes much blander.
 
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Has anyone cut a Churchill in half to make two shorties ? I've done this with my home-rolled but not yet with an expensive stick.
I imagine it would unravel and you may not get the same flavor profiles due to smoking the 1st third and 1/2 the second third in "one stick" and the other half of the second third with the final third in your other half.

Wouldn't take the chance with a stick.

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I imagine it would unravel and you may not get the same flavor profiles due to smoking the 1st third and 1/2 the second third in "one stick" and the other half of the second third with the final third in your other half.

Wouldn't take the chance with a stick.

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I agree with Aaron, each cigar is blended to fit the vitola ... Cut it and you take away from the blend ...
 
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While we're on it anyone got any recommendations for larger ring gauge sticks?
I don't have any currently. Would love to get 5 or 10 just to have when the mood strikes.
 
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While we're on it anyone got any recommendations for larger ring gauge sticks?
I don't have any currently. Would love to get 5 or 10 just to have when the mood strikes.
The MUWAT and AB Maxx come to mind as sticks that are better in a large RG, IMO...
 
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I prefer a lancero or a shorter smoke i can finish in a 45 min ride home from work.
You want to see a silly fat cigar, my B&M just put these 8x80 stogie out. I put a 7x70 next to it for comparison...VZM.IMG_20160219_133953.jpg
 
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MUWAT is one I would LOVE to try, just never had the opportunity to get my hands on any.

I've never seen them in a shop up here in Canada.
 
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Has anyone cut a Churchill in half to make two shorties ? I've done this with my home-rolled but not yet with an expensive stick.
Ive never personally done it, but I've done it for my buddy who typically gets light headed and/or sick if he smokes a full sized cigar.
 
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