Smaller ring guages

Alex Williams · January 2010

What is yalls view/ opinion on smaller ring guages? I wanted to pick up a fiver of the 5 vegas classic panatellas but all I have ever smoked (to the best of my memory) is normal to larger ring guages (48 being the smallest). Thanks for the input!

stephen_hannibal · January 2010

I've noticed some of the flavors seem to be stronger with a thinner ring gauge.
Though my draw technique is f'd with the thinner rings.

nightmaremike31 · January 2010

I believe kuzi once stated that the wrapper to tobacco ratio is greater for some of the smaller ring gauge cigars. Don't quote me on that, and I apologize to kuzi if I slaughtered it.

I personally love the Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet in the #4 size for that very reason though. There are a number of other cigars that I prefer in smaller ring gauges as well, like C.COM House blends.

I love all ring gauges, big and small. My 2 shillings.

phobicsquirrel · January 2010

I'm not a fan.

dennisking · January 2010

I have never had anything really small and tend to like the big ring guages. I did just get an RP sig petite lancero that I'm looking forward to trying as it's a super small ring guage.

nudie · January 2010

anybody know of any good cameroon wrappers that come in a tin of ten or so.... like a 4x32 ish... something i can smoke on the drive around town cause its only 20min drive anywhere i wanna go

j0z3r · January 2010

nudie:
anybody know of any good cameroon wrappers that come in a tin of ten or so.... like a 4x32 ish... something i can smoke on the drive around town cause its only 20min drive anywhere i wanna go

Maybe the CAO Cameroon Petites. Link. I don't know if they are any good, but that's the only cameroon wrapped cigar I know of that fits those dimensions.

nudie · January 2010

j0z3r:
nudie:
anybody know of any good cameroon wrappers that come in a tin of ten or so.... like a 4x32 ish... something i can smoke on the drive around town cause its only 20min drive anywhere i wanna go
Maybe the CAO Cameroon Petites. Link. I don't know if they are any good, but that's the only cameroon wrapped cigar I know of that fits those dimensions.

thanks for that link... i actually got 3 of these robustos in a sampler just today... ill see how they taste.. ive never looked at that stick specifically for the sizes

TatuajeVI · January 2010

Many people enjoy smoking the smaller ring gauges because the wrapper brings the flavor out in many cigars, and with a small ring gauge the wrapper takes up more of the wrapper to filler ratio. More wrapper - more wrapper flavor. Yay!

PuroFreak · January 2010

Some cigars are better in a smaller ring and some aren't... Depends a lot on your taste. One I can tell you is fantastic in a small ring is the Nestor Miranda Special Selection in the lancero size. That cigar blows me away everytime. GREAT SMOKE!

Fourtotheflush · January 2010

nightmaremike31:
I believe kuzi once stated that the wrapper to tobacco ratio is greater for some of the smaller ring gauge cigars. Don't quote me on that, and I apologize to kuzi if I slaughtered it.

I personally love the Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet in the #4 size for that very reason though. There are a number of other cigars that I prefer in smaller ring gauges as well, like C.COM House blends.

I love all ring gauges, big and small. My 2 shillings.

Im pretty sure it is part of his blending thread listed in his signature. The only challenge I would have to that is that there is a point where the rings gets smaller and the blenders use lesser quality leaf to roll that vitola.

bbc020 · January 2010

I love me some cigars with smaller ring guage

PuroFreak:
Some cigars are better in a smaller ring and some aren't... Depends a lot on your taste. One I can tell you is fantastic in a small ring is the Nestor Miranda Special Selection in the lancero size. That cigar blows me away everytime. GREAT SMOKE!

this made my day. I have one in my humi that hs been resting for several months. Might be time to try it out.

PuroFreak · January 2010

bbc020:
I love me some cigars with smaller ring guage
PuroFreak:
Some cigars are better in a smaller ring and some aren't... Depends a lot on your taste. One I can tell you is fantastic in a small ring is the Nestor Miranda Special Selection in the lancero size. That cigar blows me away everytime. GREAT SMOKE!

this made my day. I have one in my humi that hs been resting for several months. Might be time to try it out.

Oh man, I'm jelous now! I smoked my last one on my trip out west a couple weeks ago. The good thing is I know where to get a 10pk for less than $30. These are fantastic smokes bud.

kuzi16 · January 2010

nightmaremike31:
I believe kuzi once stated that the wrapper to tobacco ratio is greater for some of the smaller ring gauge cigars. Don't quote me on that, and I apologize to kuzi if I slaughtered it.

the post you are are talking about is the top of THIS page in my blending 101 thread.

proceed with caution.... math done by a rank amateur...

madurofan · January 2010

I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.

phobicsquirrel · January 2010

madurofan:
I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.

I agree, I'm not a huge fan of the small cigars but it does take a lot of skill.

madurofan · January 2010

phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.
I agree, I'm not a huge fan of the small cigars but it does take a lot of skill.

What do you know, you're just a bushy-tailed rat .... :-P

phobicsquirrel · January 2010

madurofan:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.
I agree, I'm not a huge fan of the small cigars but it does take a lot of skill.
What do you know, you're just a bushy-tailed rat .... :-P

You know, one needs to be around longer than a day or few to crack jokes, don't make me rise up the army!!!!

laker1963 · January 2010

phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.
I agree, I'm not a huge fan of the small cigars but it does take a lot of skill.
What do you know, you're just a bushy-tailed rat .... :-P
You know, one needs to be around longer than a day or few to crack jokes, don't make me rise up the army!!!!

Yes Maddy, you are still "Too new" around here again to start up the smart a$$ comments already. Beside's he prefer's bushy-tailed RODENT.

madurofan · January 2010

laker1963:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.
I agree, I'm not a huge fan of the small cigars but it does take a lot of skill.
What do you know, you're just a bushy-tailed rat .... :-P
You know, one needs to be around longer than a day or few to crack jokes, don't make me rise up the army!!!!
Yes Maddy, you are still "Too new" around here again to start up the smart a$$ comments already. Beside's he prefer's bushy-tailed RODENT.

TOO NEW! Don't forget your places gentlemen. I believe I am still in the top two in post counts here. And I know I lead the way in smart-@$$ comments.

By the way Doug, when did cats befriend rats?

laker1963 · January 2010

madurofan:
laker1963:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.
I agree, I'm not a huge fan of the small cigars but it does take a lot of skill.
What do you know, you're just a bushy-tailed rat .... :-P
You know, one needs to be around longer than a day or few to crack jokes, don't make me rise up the army!!!!
Yes Maddy, you are still "Too new" around here again to start up the smart a$$ comments already. Beside's he prefer's bushy-tailed RODENT.
TOO NEW! Don't forget your places gentlemen. I believe I am still in the top two in post counts here. And I know I lead the way in smart-@$$ comments.

By the way Doug, when did cats befriend rats?

I told you it's RODENT. He's very sensitive you know. LOL.

He is a RODENT with very good taste in cigars...what can I say.

Back on subject. I have been enjoying smaller ring gauges for quite some time now. I still like some larger ring gauges for some sticks but I always want to try a stick in a small ring gauge if I like it in the larger sizes, as I find the smaller ring gauge more flavorful, and just more comfortable to smoke.

phobicsquirrel · January 2010

madurofan:
laker1963:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.
I agree, I'm not a huge fan of the small cigars but it does take a lot of skill.
What do you know, you're just a bushy-tailed rat .... :-P
You know, one needs to be around longer than a day or few to crack jokes, don't make me rise up the army!!!!
Yes Maddy, you are still "Too new" around here again to start up the smart a$$ comments already. Beside's he prefer's bushy-tailed RODENT.
TOO NEW! Don't forget your places gentlemen. I believe I am still in the top two in post counts here. And I know I lead the way in smart-@$$ comments.

By the way Doug, when did cats befriend rats?

Yeah.. Well you need to be an "active" member on the boards, and for the record to the both of you, I prefer bushy tailed ass kicker!!!! hehe..

madurofan · January 2010

phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
laker1963:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.
I agree, I'm not a huge fan of the small cigars but it does take a lot of skill.
What do you know, you're just a bushy-tailed rat .... :-P
You know, one needs to be around longer than a day or few to crack jokes, don't make me rise up the army!!!!
Yes Maddy, you are still "Too new" around here again to start up the smart a$$ comments already. Beside's he prefer's bushy-tailed RODENT.
TOO NEW! Don't forget your places gentlemen. I believe I am still in the top two in post counts here. And I know I lead the way in smart-@$$ comments.

By the way Doug, when did cats befriend rats?
Yeah.. Well you need to be an "active" member on the boards, and for the record to the both of you, I prefer bushy tailed ass kicker!!!! hehe..

LMAO ... Good to exchange barbs with you again feebs. How have you been brother?

phobicsquirrel · February 2010

madurofan:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
laker1963:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.
I agree, I'm not a huge fan of the small cigars but it does take a lot of skill.
What do you know, you're just a bushy-tailed rat .... :-P
You know, one needs to be around longer than a day or few to crack jokes, don't make me rise up the army!!!!
Yes Maddy, you are still "Too new" around here again to start up the smart a$$ comments already. Beside's he prefer's bushy-tailed RODENT.
TOO NEW! Don't forget your places gentlemen. I believe I am still in the top two in post counts here. And I know I lead the way in smart-@$$ comments.

By the way Doug, when did cats befriend rats?
Yeah.. Well you need to be an "active" member on the boards, and for the record to the both of you, I prefer bushy tailed ass kicker!!!! hehe..
LMAO ... Good to exchange barbs with you again feebs. How have you been brother?

Not bad, could do better if I didn't owe a bunch of money to state.... GRRRR! Anyhoo, you going to stick around this time, or run away from my bombs!!?? ...

madurofan · February 2010

phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
laker1963:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
phobicsquirrel:
madurofan:
I am a huge fan of smaller ring gauge cigars. In my opinion larger ring gauge cigar tend to have a washed out flavor as compared to their slimmer brethren.

It must be noted that smoking a smaller ring gauge cigar takes more skill. You must pay attention to how quickly you are smoking. The appeal of larger gauge cigars is that you can smoke them much faster without overheating them. With a smaller gauge cigar their is a much finer line between smoking too hot and the cigar going out. But once you master the art IMHO they are a superior smoke.
I agree, I'm not a huge fan of the small cigars but it does take a lot of skill.
What do you know, you're just a bushy-tailed rat .... :-P
You know, one needs to be around longer than a day or few to crack jokes, don't make me rise up the army!!!!
Yes Maddy, you are still "Too new" around here again to start up the smart a$$ comments already. Beside's he prefer's bushy-tailed RODENT.
TOO NEW! Don't forget your places gentlemen. I believe I am still in the top two in post counts here. And I know I lead the way in smart-@$$ comments.

By the way Doug, when did cats befriend rats?
Yeah.. Well you need to be an "active" member on the boards, and for the record to the both of you, I prefer bushy tailed ass kicker!!!! hehe..
LMAO ... Good to exchange barbs with you again feebs. How have you been brother?
Not bad, could do better if I didn't owe a bunch of money to state.... GRRRR! Anyhoo, you going to stick around this time, or run away from my bombs!!?? ...

Damn taxes. HAHA I've been here the whole time, stalking but not posting. I'm still repairing the damage you did with that freaking warhead you dropped on me. But I never ran.

Smaller ring guages

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