Cigar Weekly

Rob G · 11-11-2017, 08:13 PM

I have been one who has voiced my displeasure in the growing ring gauges in cigars. I've always preferred a ring gauge of 50. And I still do. But I have found with one particular line of cigars that I prefer a large ring gauge.

I have often identified that CAO cigars are very well crafted, but that for my tastes I only like the Brazilia line. However, I really only like the GOL. The other sizes just don't work for me. The GOL has a ring gauge of 56. I have noticed that with the larger ring gauge that the cigar burns cooler. And I like that.

I recently decided, after much consideration, to do the unthinkable and I ordered a box of the Brazilia Amazon. This is a 6 x 60 cigar. I smoked my first one tonight and I love it. Even more than the GOL. The only drawback, if you can call it that, is that it lasted for almost 2 hours. It burns very cool and is very enjoyable. When I need a cigar that will only last an hour I'll smoke the GOL. But when I want one that will last longer, the Amazon is the one.

I haven't changed my mind about large ring gauges. I'm still not a fan. But this CAO Brazilia Amazon is a winner in my book.

jefslat · 11-11-2017, 10:47 PM

There are a few that get a place in my rotation that are 60 or so, but most are tapered at the end so I can cut a corona-sized head.

Rob G · 11-12-2017, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefslat

There are a few that get a place in my rotation that are 60 or so, but most are tapered at the end so I can cut a corona-sized head.

Yeah, if it's a torpedo then the head is not going to have a ring gauge that is as large. Like you said, the opening on a torpedo is usually smaller than even a 50 ring gauge.

beevod · 11-12-2017, 06:58 AM

Never cared for any cigar with a less-than-50 ring gauge. Have a few bespokes with 55 gauge. Quite lovely.

mrdiver · 11-12-2017, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beevod

Never cared for any cigar with a less-than-50 ring gauge. Have a few bespokes with 55 gauge. Quite lovely.

Opposite here. LESS then 50.

Rob G · 11-12-2017, 08:15 AM

48 (Churchill) and 50 have always been my preference. I never cared much for smaller ring gauges, although a 52 torpedo would obviously have a smaller ring gauge at the head of the cigar. With this CAO Brazilia Amazon I now list a 60 ring gauge amongst my favorites.

stogie5150 · 11-12-2017, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrdiver

Opposite here. LESS then 50.

Yes, we KNOW...

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ak2000 · 11-14-2017, 06:04 PM

I'm glad some of you enjoy these, but I'm not putting a 1 inch plus diameter brown cylinder in my mouth, just saying

grtrx · 11-14-2017, 07:23 PM

like what you smoke

smoke what you like

bsslack · 11-15-2017, 10:33 AM

Here's the biggest cigar I ever saw someone try to smoke. It was a Puros Indios Chief. Someone lost a bet and had to smoke it, he gave up after 3+ hours. Here's a photo of one.
It's a 18 x 66 monster, but still a long filler cigar. (ok small pun intended)

https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.t...=0&w=300&h=300

I've learned to limit the using of words like " I'll Never" and "I won't ever" from my past experiences.

Cheers!

11-11-2017, 08:13 PM	#1
Rob G Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 16,119	I never thought I would say this I have been one who has voiced my displeasure in the growing ring gauges in cigars. I've always preferred a ring gauge of 50. And I still do. But I have found with one particular line of cigars that I prefer a large ring gauge. I have often identified that CAO cigars are very well crafted, but that for my tastes I only like the Brazilia line. However, I really only like the GOL. The other sizes just don't work for me. The GOL has a ring gauge of 56. I have noticed that with the larger ring gauge that the cigar burns cooler. And I like that. I recently decided, after much consideration, to do the unthinkable and I ordered a box of the Brazilia Amazon. This is a 6 x 60 cigar. I smoked my first one tonight and I love it. Even more than the GOL. The only drawback, if you can call it that, is that it lasted for almost 2 hours. It burns very cool and is very enjoyable. When I need a cigar that will only last an hour I'll smoke the GOL. But when I want one that will last longer, the Amazon is the one. I haven't changed my mind about large ring gauges. I'm still not a fan. But this CAO Brazilia Amazon is a winner in my book. __________________ Rob If people can tell me where to smoke, I can tell them where to go, too.

11-11-2017, 10:47 PM	#2
jefslat CW WarCraft God CW Special Correspondent Editor at Large Predominant CW Ambassador Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio de Bexar Posts: 38,917	There are a few that get a place in my rotation that are 60 or so, but most are tapered at the end so I can cut a corona-sized head. __________________ El Gringo permanence... El perro, el perro, es mi corazon. El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno. El Jefe es cantante, El Jefe es muy famoso El Jefe es el hombre con el queso del diablo. El perro, el perro, nunca sin raison El gato, el gato, el gato es obseno El Jefe es caliente, El Jefe es carinoso El Jefe le da besos mejor que su esposo What Would TOJE Do? Þ £

11-12-2017, 06:58 AM	#4
beevod Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 20,927	Never cared for any cigar with a less-than-50 ring gauge. Have a few bespokes with 55 gauge. Quite lovely. __________________ "Moderation in all things. Excess in everything else."

11-12-2017, 08:15 AM	#6
Rob G Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 16,119	48 (Churchill) and 50 have always been my preference. I never cared much for smaller ring gauges, although a 52 torpedo would obviously have a smaller ring gauge at the head of the cigar. With this CAO Brazilia Amazon I now list a 60 ring gauge amongst my favorites. __________________ Rob If people can tell me where to smoke, I can tell them where to go, too.

11-14-2017, 06:04 PM	#8
ak2000 Charter Member Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,601	I'm glad some of you enjoy these, but I'm not putting a 1 inch plus diameter brown cylinder in my mouth, just saying __________________ Cigars are brain food...... JLOH #19

11-14-2017, 07:23 PM	#9
grtrx Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 44,579	like what you smoke smoke what you like __________________ "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Sir Winston Churchill "A sick thought can devour the body's flesh more than fever or consumption." - Guy de Maupassant

11-15-2017, 10:33 AM	#10
bsslack Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: A Lone Star State Posts: 7,412	Here's the biggest cigar I ever saw someone try to smoke. It was a Puros Indios Chief. Someone lost a bet and had to smoke it, he gave up after 3+ hours. Here's a photo of one. It's a 18 x 66 monster, but still a long filler cigar. (ok small pun intended) https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.t...=0&w=300&h=300 I've learned to limit the using of words like " I'll Never" and "I won't ever" from my past experiences. Cheers! __________________ LB... Do not Hold Your Heart's True Words, until they can only fall upon the saddened ears and broken hearts, already filled with the loudness of grief. -unk ...Quick to Judgement...Quick to Anger and Slow To Understand... -Rush (it was true then and it's still applies today.) Remember EVERY American Soldier Past and Present.-You -Me -Everybody Last edited by bsslack; 11-15-2017 at 10:35 AM. Reason: dimensions

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