Re: Cigars of Habanos

"druguillot@xxxxxxxxx" <druguillot@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

This is all great information. I have another n00b question - Does
the size and shape make a difference in the taste of a cigar? I find
that sometimes, a belicoso is a bit milder than say a shorter and
skinnier cigar. Is that a general rule, or does the size and shape
not matter? (I know, this is very risky wording, so I hope I can
still get good information about CIGARS, and not...well, you know) :)

It depends. In non-cubans, it seems like blenders are careful to keep
the flavors the same across a line, regardless of size. IOW, a RyJ
Reserva Real will have the same flavors regardless of the size.

In Cubans, different sizes in the same line can be surprisingly
different, for example, a Montecristo #2 pyramide vs a Montecristo #4
PC.

.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Review - Montecristo A
    ... The entire Montecristo line is somewhat new to Cuba, ... The “A” is a mighty cigar, and as far as most Cubaholics are concerned, ... cigars I smoked for this review. ... did not lose any flavor nor become tedious to smoke. ...
    (alt.smokers.cigars)
  • Montecristo Toro (DR)
    ... First half of the cigar had a nice, woody, Connecticut taste. ... Then closer to the band the cigar started to sour. ... If you must have a Montecristo from the DR, I would suggest the White, ...
    (alt.smokers.cigars)
  • Re: Review - Montecristo A
    ... The entire Montecristo line is somewhat new to Cuba, ... Since this cigar is unique in size, it is important to understand the process by which its leaves are selected. ... The cigar lit well and produced a very heavy aroma in the room. ... did not lose any flavor nor become tedious to smoke. ...
    (alt.smokers.cigars)
  • SAT. 1/7 afternoon smoke(s)
    ... Dog walks earlier, finally finished that Dom. ... Montecristo 6.5x52 I ... No problem DGT'ing any cigar. ...
    (alt.smokers.pipes)
  • Re: JR Trick or Treat Package and Trade Offer
    ... Also included was a cigar cutter, ... > To top it off it also contained a Montecristo baseball cap and a very nice ... > jacket with a "JR Montecristo" emblem on the front. ... The jacket tag says ...
    (alt.smokers.cigars)