Do you find the narrow(er) ring gauge cigars are more flavorful than the fatsos?
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Yes, sort of. The flavor is more concentrated in the smoke, IMO, but there is less smoke per puff. Kind of like the difference between a small sip of espresso vs a healthy gulp of drip coffee, though probably less dramatic. I have always felt that medium ring gauges (like 42-48) deliver the best compromises between flavor and smoke volume, though that is just a generalization.
Really, at least part of the appeal for me is the way they look. That Tabernacle is not the best example (a bit bumpy, but it smoked flawlessly), but I have always felt they look so elegant, and deftly rolled. I know some people are self-conscious smoking them, but not me, not even when I was way overweight.
My take on it has always been this:
Fat if you want to taste more of the filler. Skinny if you want to taste more of the wrapper. ?
Thanks! guys.My take on it has always been this:
Fat if you want to taste more of the filler. Skinny if you want to taste more of the wrapper. ?
I think long ass skinny cigars look pretty goofy. That’s why I don’t like to smoke them. Also seem to more often than not have a tight draw.
I shouldn’t say I don’t like to smoke them. Just when they get shorter people think they are a blunt and look at you weird. ?
Earlier today I had Toscano Garibaldi* which is a bit lighter version of standard Toscano line up
Aladino Connecticut Robusto. Very mild but enjoyable.
That statement is spot on! ? ?...
I always like the fatter ring gauge cigars better.
I do believe that the fact - “wrapper imparts 75% of the flavor” is a myth. (Does not make sense mathematically). If I take a cross section of a cigar, the volume of the binder / filler is significantly higher than the wrapper.
I do believe that the fact - “wrapper imparts 75% of the flavor” is a myth. (Does not make sense mathematically). If I take a cross section of a cigar, the volume of the binder / filler is significantly higher than the wrapper.
Bingo! The wrapper isn't some magical leaf that carries more flavor than filler tobacco - it's just a nearly-flawless leaf that makes good copy and pretties up the whole affair.
La Flor de Rosa. In the US also named Rosa Cuba - for no reason. Tastes like some OTC pipe tobacco. It was under 2$ for a good reason because it's garbage.
Chillin @work with the outdoor filing cabinets smoking Gilberto Oliva Reserva
Oliva Serie G Robusto. I know people dismiss these because they're one dimensional, but it's a great dimension.
Oliva Serie V Melanio robusto. Just about done.
After a Gourmet dinner of
time for a cigar and a bit of cognac...
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