Signature Size ?

[Hocky27]

Hi All,

With so many different brands and sizes out there, I was wondering if there is a general consensus as to a particular size for each brand that best exemplifies the flavour profiles of that brand ?

Also, as a newbie, is there a particular size that is better than others to get a feel for the different brands ?

Thanks in advance.

[Stump89]

It's a tough call.  Pretty much all based on personal preference based on flavor/body/strength. Also depends on what length and ring gauge you prefer, everyone's palates are different. I personally like a lot of different marcas and prefer the thinner ring gauges, though it's always fun to try something different. 

I would suggest maybe trying a sampler or 2 of specific sizes you prefer from the host and seeing exactly what you like. You can go down the rabbit hole fast once you start buying and trying a bunch out, enjoy the ride!

[Spanishcedar]

I do not think there will be a general consensus, reason being, there are different blends with different vitolas even within each marca.

The smaller vitolas will be more of a minimal investment so you could consider that to be better I suppose.

[Colt45]

It is a tough call - every marque does not have the same sizes. Were it the case, I'd personally say corona or petit corona. But it just doesn't apply.

[dicko]

It is a tough call - every marque does not have the same sizes. Were it the case, I'd personally say corona or petit corona. But it just doesn't apply.

Definitely agree with petit coronas. You couldn't do much better than a PC sampler to start. I also love robustos but find they often taste similar.

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[Customsfan]

Also some smoke different sizes depending on how much time they have to smoke. 

[shlomo]

No such thing as "signature" vitola. Just more popular ones.

As for getting an idea of what to expect with each marca based on a single vitola, not likely. Vitola and type of cut make a huge difference in flavours, "buzz" from tobacco, overall enjoyment of a cigar, and so on. I doubt anybody can smoke a Monte 2 and understand what a Montecristo is all about. From the Monte PE to the Especial 1 to the double Edmundo and the Number 4 all have some similarities, but many variances as well.

[Customsfan]

Question: So a "vitola" is the size and not the shape?

[garbandz]

Traditionally, Marcas blended their Petit Corona vitola to represent the house flavors.

Since some Cuban Marcas no longer offer one, you have to try what's out there.  

https://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/

Here is a resource you will enjoy in your journey toward CCs..............

[Doctorossi]

1 hour ago, Customsfan said:

Question: So a "vitola" is the size and not the shape?

It's both. It's an individual cigar, as distinguished by both size and shape and identified by a name within the brand's product line.

[Fugu]

2 hours ago, Customsfan said:

Question: So a "vitola" is the size and not the shape?

"A word with many meanings. In Cuba it refers to the size and shape of a cigar (vitola de galera factory name, vitola de salida market name) and also to a particular size of cigar in an individual packing. In Spain it means a cigar band or ring (vitolfilia cigar band collecting). To some it has an almost spiritual meaning encapsulating every aspect of their cigar of choice."

habanos.com

[Hocky27]

Thanks for all the replies. Looks like it's going to take quite some time to figure out exactly what I like. 

Will be trying to source petit coronas as a means of comparing the different brands as at least a starting point. 

[Smallclub]

19 hours ago, Hutch said:

I've heard from numerous sources that it was the Corona that was the starting point.

Me too and it was a very long time ago when I've heard it for the 1st time. A time when each marca had a corona in its line.

[Smallclub]

12 hours ago, Hocky27 said:

Will be trying to source petit coronas as a means of comparing the different brands as at least a starting point. 

And when the pc or minuto/perla doesn't exist or can't be found (as in the case of Juan Lopez), take the robusto (VR Famoso, ERDM Choix Suprême, Juan Lopez No.2, Hoyo Epicure No.2 or Petit Robusto.

In the case of Romeo&Julieta, the "robusto" Exhibicion No.4 is better than any of the offerings in the pc size – they are legion. IMHO.

[JLFIRST]

And when the pc or minuto/perla doesn't exist or can't be found (as in the case of Juan Lopez), take the robusto (VR Famoso, ERDM Choix Suprême, Juan Lopez No.2, Hoyo Epicure No.2 or Petit Robusto.

In the case of Romeo&Julieta, the "robusto" Exhibicion No.4 is better than any of the offerings in the pc size – they are legion. IMHO.

If you want A JL, try out their petite corona. It is a wonderful cigar that has great flavors totally different from the JL1 OR JL2.

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[Smallclub]

32 minutes ago, JLFIRST said:

If you want A JL, try out their petite corona.

err… read again my post…  the JL pc is almost impossible to find these days…

[JLFIRST]

err… read again my post…  the JL pc is almost impossible to find these days…

Sorry, I reread your post. Also sorry you have such a hard time finding these. I haven't ran into that problem.

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[BrightonCorgi]

It would be best to debate each marca decide which regular production cigars really "taste or represent the marca". Pick 3-4 cigars...

I find pc cigars to be good across the board, but it's not a usual size cigar for me.  Pick your marca....