You are currently the best online cigar-pal out there. I very often find myself with a cut and a light while watching your videos. Cheers from the other side of the planet!
Robusto has remained my go to size since I started cigars, good length of time to smoke and can have 2 when have extra time and want 2 different cigars
I’m a truck driver so I’ve usually got 45 minutes to an hour between loads at shippers or receivers so I love the robusto or like the Cain F 550. Just enough to enjoy during my short break while loading or unloading. I don’t smoke in my truck. Great content here. Thanks. - JESSE
The Toro gives me the best time and most flavor for my palette. Although some Robustos also give great flavor with larger ring gauges. I haven't gotten into the "nubs" yet but I've heard those are great with surprisingly long smoke times. It's so awesome the manufacturers and blenders give us options. Great video Tim! Your team does awesome work and I'm always excited to see your passion. Cheers!!
I have to admit, most of the cigars in my humidor are Churchill or Gordo size. But, like Tim said, the blend plays into this a lot also. There are a lot of cigars that I only enjoy in the Robusto or Toro size due to that particular blend!
I got it Tim. Size matters...😏 For me, it's Robustos when it's cold out and I want to finish a stick before I freeze to death but I prefer and buy Toro's most of the time. 😤
@@tijmen131 I will occasionally smoke Short Story's if I can find them and Nasty and Papas Fritas. Those are 30 minute smokes and helps me get my fix when it's too cold out to smoke a bigger stick.
As a newer smoker I enjoy a robusto size drew estate factory smokes (maduro). big cigar smoke and flavor but it actually smokes pretty fast at an hour tops for me.
My first cigar was a toro so that's what I tend to enjoy. My favorite range is 6-6.5 in. and 52-54 ring gauge. Occasionally I'll have a Churchill or Robusto if the mood strikes.
I was smoking Robusto size cigars for the longest time,, but then asked myself why I just don't get the Toro which is longer. So I switched it up to the Toro. I enjoy a little bit longer of a smoke.
I love a 6x52 Toro as well! Especially the Undercrown Shade. If I can find it, I often look for Churchills in a 50 Ring gauge. I like to set aside lots of time to enjoy my sticks; enjoying the flavors as long as possible. Especially at the lounge/bar, I could spent a few hours just puffing and sipping whiskey.
Best cigar channel on the good ol RU-vid. Thanks for all the knowledge, my cigar journey is just beginning and you’ve helped guide it since before I even had my first one. Appreciate you.
My favorite is a Toro. I’m retired, so I have the time to enjoy a larger cigar. Plus, a larger ring gauge allows the blender to get more complex which makes for a richer flavor.
Thanks Bro Tim, I am learning from you and sharing your classes on cigars, I love Toro sizes and Churchhill sizes on my on time. Thanks for the information✌
Corona Gorda, Lonsdale, and Lancero are my go-tos, but there's something about smoking a Churchill or A size when you have nothing but time that really pleases me.
I have to say that I enjoy all sizes because they are not only diferent in time how much time you have or you want to smoke but also it brings you diferent experience during snoking. I found that longer cigars often are more changing its flavour during the seassion like churchills and shorter are more stable in flavour through all cigar like NUB460 which I enjoy very much. But perfectos are completely different story because they change a lot from head to the end so those I also enjoy very much. They are like books where you during the story are looking to how it will ends. I like that you are also thining about this aspect of cigars
As a new cigar smoker I really like the traditional corona size. It's not to big where I find myself not having enough time or that it is too much to smoke. But also not small so that I can enjoy all of the flavors slowly and recognize the different flavors that other people talk about.
My go to is the Drew Estate Java Mint or latte, I also really enjoy a large Camacho Connecticut ( the orange wrapped one). Although I only smoke on special occasions. So I haven't smoked one in a while.
I'm a 60+ female who began enjoying premium cigars about 30 years ago with some of my best men friends. I started with Macanudo Portofinos 7x34 and it still is among my favorites. I primarily enjoy Lonsdales, because they fit elegantly in smaller hands.
I keep robustos on me for a quick smoke especially when driving or having a cup of coffee. I like to have a Churchill after dinner or when I’m just hanging out somewhere for a while.
@Cigars Daily It depends on what I am doing. How long I have and what I am doing. Robusto is my everyday size. Poker and scotch night I like a Gordo or Churchill.
I most often go for a petit corona (anywhere around 40/42 RG and 5+ inches). I enjoy the smaller RG, flavour wise as well and it provides me with a good hour of smoking, which is enough for me on most times. I'll diversify but usually (a few exceptions) won't go bigger than 52/54 RG.
Thanks for a great video Tim. I've just recently decided that Corona or Robusto are my favorites. I never really have time for anything larger and feel like I get the most enjoyment of a stick that lasts about an hour or less. Love your videos Tim. I'm a huge fan!
ok ill take whatever advicei can get,, im 54 and smoked 1-2 packs cigs for 30+ years now im doing/done the switch to cigars as im just tired of cigs,,,, so im very new to somking cigars i find that 5-6 inch around 50 +/- is best 60 is ok but not my 1st pick i find that the light brown in color is better then dark like a Cameroon (i dont know if that mean/says anything) lol,, i received yalls beginner sampler #2 a few days ago and really enjoyed yalls choice picks, lastnight i ordered the 12 stick Oliva sampler with ashtray for my 2nd order glad i did because its gone now lol.... thanks im glade i found your RU-vid channel and web channel see you at tomorrow's show
Robusto is the size for me, mostly because it’s the only size I’ve smoked so far. I have a coupe church hills resting, NUB is also one of my favorites. Thanks Tim for all you do!!
Started out with Robusto because, well, it’s popular and I didn’t know any better. But it always ended sooner than I’d like. So my new favorite is the Toro.
I've been smoking cigars off and on since I was 14 now 31 and I got out for the past couple years and because of your channel you helped me to relearn everything of the cigar world and even swayed me to get some filthy vikings which is now 1 of my top 10 favorite sticks
For about the last 25+ years, I’ve been a fan of between 5-6”, and 50-60 rg. But recently, I had a hankering for a nice, FAT cigar. The owner of the local cigar shop I go to hooked me up with one of his personal blends in a 6.5x70. Not only is it a fantastic blend, but it’s a GREAT smoke. I’m hooked.
Depends on the time I have to enjoy a good stick. If I'm pressed for time, the corona pequena is perfect. If I had to pick a "go to" size, I'd have to go with a robusto.
Another great content, sir. After some 15 years of smoking i find that size that suit me best are, depending on how much time i have and listed from my fav to least smoked: 1. Gordo 2. Toro/Churchill 3. Robusto aaaand waay down a corona or something smaller for a quick 30min smoke. As a mainly weekend smoker i find Gordos to give me the right amount for "me time" and best taste experience.
My first cigar was a Brick House Double Connecticut Toro. Since then, I typically like to smoke the Robusto size and if time allows, I'll go for a Toro. I have yet to try anything smaller or larger than those sizes. I may try a Churchill at some point.
My favorite size is the classic corona (42 RG x 5.5" to 6"). Gives me generally about an hour smoke time which is what I normally have to enjoy one. Second is a smaller petit corona (42 RG x
I always go for a corona 1st if I have a choice. The size is just more comfortable for me and the smoke time is shorter for me. I have 3 small children. I don’t usually get much time. Other wise I go for a robusto. But I do like a torpedo. I’ve noticed a big difference in a robusto and a torpedo in flavor. Even for my novice palate. Lol
I am a big fan of the Robusto size. Long enough smoke, but not too long. Can finish early enough when I have other things to do and can last long enough to enjoy even when that's all I've got going on!
I'm a Robusto mainly (5x50) because I feel I can get all the flavors out of it without having to smoke for 90+ minutes. But I also smoke a lot of Toro size too. Again maximize flavor without to much time.
The Toro is the goldilocks size for me. The macanudo inspirado black is my go to cigar. It's a rich smooth tobacco flavor with a roasted peanut aftertaste. Just awesome. On special occasions, I set aside the extra time for a churchill sized Gurkha.
Arturo fuente hemingway work of art is my fav. It’s like a 45 or 50 ring and 4.5 length. It’s ideal if I wanna sit outside working and smokin cuz I can finish it fairly quick and have another or go back in. Otherwise I’m a big fan of the fatter longer cigars anything in the 6-7 in x 50-60 ring gauge sizes.
For me, 45-55 ring gauge and no longer than 5 inches are perfect. Traditional robusto size drops right in the middle of that range 👍 I'm in the UK FWIW 🇬🇧
For me it's kind of simple, when I am able to smoke it's usually with friends and I'm not low on time. But I don't get to do it often maybe every other weekend. So bigger the better. If I only get one smoke, I'd like it to be a long one, where I can more flavor and more puffs for my time. Typically 6x60 is where I end up landing
I noticed this before learning from others that “size matters” lol I learned that I prefer box pressed toros. I feel like there’s more wrapper used to press those sticks into their shape, and as the flavor is mostly in the wrapper, I think that’s the reason box pressed cigars tend to taste better to me. I can smoke the same stick but different sizes and it the both taste almost totally different.
Going on 6 years as a cigar smoker and coincidently, the Macanudo Inspirado Churchill is my favorite- but I mix it up with other Churchills. They’re my favorite size, and I like to keep the rings under 54.
My smoking time is not an every day occurrence so its special for me,sitting on the porch with a cold beer or other adult beverage and my go to is a churchill.
Robusto is my go to. Mainly because of the 5 inch. It just feels good in the hand and the time to smoke and a 50 is perfect for me not to small and not to big
I first started smoking cigars in 2015 at age 68. I bought Churchills because:”Why pay for a shorter cigars?” As I smoked, I learned that the taste came at “toro” or “robust” length. My go to now at 73 is robusto or toro. As you said, Tim, size matters and ring gauge affect my choices. 😳 Crazy….. good.🎉🥃
When I first started smoking cigars the Toro was my go to size. As I've grown with my cigar smoking, I lean more towards the Lancero or Corona these days
Im a relatively slow smoker. Coronas take around an hour for me, robustos around 1.5hrs, 4x38 around 40mins, double coronas 2hrs. Assuming its not freezing outside i usually smoke a corona or a 4x38 during weekdays and a robusto or bigger if its the weekend.
I tend to gravitate towards coronas. I usually also like maduros but I tried a Cain Daytona after seeing your review. Ordered one from you and it was amazing! Keep up the good work!
I go for Tatuaje Havana Cazadores when I can find them. 42 or 43 ring gauge are my favorites. Length is not a huge thing for me, but a good Lonsdale is my favorite
I usually smoke a robusto or a toro... Those are my preferred sizes, and I don't dwell on the minor differences in ring gauge or slightly longer sizes. I just enjoy my favorites and trying new brands and blends on occasion. Great topic for discussion by the way!
I think we have gone crazy on size in the US. I love the traditional Churchill (7x47), but many brands will make them thicker these days. Who has the time to smoke for +1,5 hours in a regular basis? So my favorite size is the Corona (prox. 5 1/4 x 42) for a regular smoke. It's a pity that some great brands like Perdomo don't even offer many of their cigars in less than 54 ring gauge. I wish cigar makers would 'rediscover' the (most popular size in the 20th century), the CORONA.
I love coronas, my favorite size by far. Smaller ring gauge, tighter draw without having to resort to a punch. Asylum 7x70 had me unhinging my jaw like a snake.
Perfect way to put it. It makes it easy to choose if you're a size only person. Just stick with the size range and try all the sticks till you find your favorites. I started with 5-6" and 52-60 ring and it took me three years just to find the half dozen sticks that now have a permanent home in my boxes. But, now I can branch out and try nubs, churchills, >60 ring all the way down to those that mimic cigarettes. This is going to be a long trip..... :)
My main go-to is a standard robusto. Now, that's not to say that I don't like coronas, lanceros, gordos, etc, but my every day is a 5x50-54. If there were more options out there for a 5x60 I'd be even happier but most of the fatter sticks are 6x60, which I enjoy IF I have the time.
I love toros. It's more if a mouth feel and how it feels in my hand. And I love sitting down and taking a longer smoke. Also Tim, could you explain why some companies make Gran Toros instead of regular Toros? I tried my first Gran Toro today, but I didn't like the mouth feel. But when I went to the cigar shop, all they had in a Toro size, was a Gran Toro
My personal favorite are either Lancero or Lonsdale. I like them because of the smaller ring gage. Personally I think they're the best looking cigars and they smoke great for me.
Toro is my favorite because sometimes a robusto isn't enough. Also, with the exception of going to a lounge, I usually smoke outside in Las Vegas if it's hot out Robusto's or even cigarillos (25-30 min) are great. Thanks for all the innuendo Tim. Hilarious.
Just remember, folks, popular doesn't mean better lol I and many others love Lonsdales, Panatelas, Lanceros, Coronas, etc, and really just about anything under a 48 RG, and and while those are pretty popular globally they aren't as much here in the US where the 6x60-8x80 and beyond wave is still pretty strong and Robustos are the norm. But, I still have plenty of cigarillos, small cigars (like the 4x32 Drew Estate Tins), Robustos, Toros, Churchills, Perfectos, Torpedoes, even a few Gordos, and others I'm forgetting in my collection. Variety is never bad, different sizes fill different roles, and different blends will smoke better in different vitolas. I find most smoke really well in a Lancero and Corona but there have definitely been some that I really enjoy in a Robusto (The Wise Man Maduro is a great example) or Toro (The T is a good example), I actually think the CAO Flathead smokes really well in the 6x60 and the box press makes it more comfortable than most Gordos, the CAO 5x56 cross between a Gordo and Robusto is a good one for much of their "World Series" like Brazilia and Italia. Length is usually what I'll look to for time but I always try to keep the Ring Gauge down below a 50. I've done so pretty consistently for a while now so last night when my partner and I were smoking some T52 Toros (6x52) on the way home they felt kinda huge lol But many people enjoy the bigger ones, though I feel the flavors suffer and thd burn is generally bad and unless it's a blend that's intentionally created for those large vitolas, like many Asylum cigars, the Perdomo Inmenso, etc. But it's all personal preference, everyone likes something a little different, and people should smoke what they enjoy. I know guys that smoke bundle Churchills, folks who smoke little flavored cigars, chicks who mostly smoke Cubans, people who pay steep for the mildest Davidoffs, etc, who are just as happy as I am cracking into a box of small batch Tatuajes or AF Añejos lol It's a very personal thing.
Mine would be either a Robusto, Corona or a Churchill. Depends on how much time I wanna smoke a cigar. I also usually smoke the mild to medium bodied cigars cus I just think they're just right for me. Especially when I make a cup of coffee and then smoke a Robusto.
