Let's talk about size.

[KCCubano]

I chose Panatela. Not that I dont enjoy a well constructed example but the QC and plugged rate is off the charts. A shame because they deliver when on. 

[El Presidente]

This is a landslide result 

[KCCubano]

8 minutes ago, El Presidente said:

This is a landslide result 

Is it close to your expectations? Im surprised at the high rate of Double Robusto/Robusto Extra

[El Presidente]

Just now, KCCubano said:

Is it close to your expectations? Im surprised at the high rate of Double Robusto/Robusto Extra

I will let it run throughout today before tying it into sales numbers 

[ha_banos]

Dagnamit. I'm reading all the idiots who didn't read the instructions. Chuckling. Then I notice it says TWO votes in the second post. What a doofus. Missed opportunity. I only hate H/C then.

[Blakes]

Currently the poll is showing the Lonsdale to be the least hated size... How many Lonsdales does Habanos have in current production? One, two? 🙄 

[patrickamory]

I don't know the RG on a lot of these, but my main concern is that they not be too fat. From 50 and below I'm a happy camper. My mouth only opens so wide 

[bishop532]

I’ve got a feeling the sales data is going to go against most/all of the top vote getters. I bet HUHC, Monte MC and PLMC are big sellers. Same with a bunch of the petit Robusto options. 

[LLC]

3 hours ago, ha_banos said:

Dagnamit. I'm reading all the idiots who didn't read the instructions. Chuckling. Then I notice it says TWO votes in the second post. What a doofus. Missed opportunity. I only hate H/C then.

Exactly the same for me 😂

[M1B]

HUHC have a strange habit of selling out awfully quickly for such a disliked size 🤔

[El Presidente]

So "what cigar size do you like the least?"

Few would expect Half Corona to top the list.  Panetela, OK. Half Corona? 

Top selling cigar sizes by a country mile are Robusto and Petit Corona followed by Belicoso/Piramide, Half Corona, Petit Robusto and then that Robusto Exta/Double Robusto range. 

So on the surface, Half Corona and Petit Robusto being so high on the list raises questionmarks. 

My theory?  

If I reworked the question. "Which cigar sizes are more likely smoked as a compromise by you?" 

I would bet a steak dinner  that leading the poll would be "Half Corona" and "Petit Robusto". 

family commitments/lack of time/ etal make the HC and PR perfect "compromises" even though you may prefer the luxury of time to have something else. 

Half Corona sell out very quickly because 1) Cuban Half Coronas are superb and 2) Life is full of compromises!  For a cigar lover they are a natural part of most peoples arsenal. 

People generally hate to compromise....they do it....they just resent it a little. 

Just my theory. 

[Chibearsv]

4 hours ago, El Presidente said:

So "what cigar size do you like the least?"

Few would expect Half Corona to top the list.  Panetela, OK. Half Corona? 

Top selling cigar sizes by a country mile are Robusto and Petit Corona followed by Belicoso/Piramide, Half Corona, Petit Robusto and then that Robusto Exta/Double Robusto range. 

So on the surface, Half Corona and Petit Robusto being so high on the list raises questionmarks. 

My theory?  

If I reworked the question. "Which cigar sizes are more likely smoked as a compromise by you?" 

I would bet a steak dinner  that leading the poll would be "Half Corona" and "Petit Robusto". 

family commitments/lack of time/ etal make the HC and PR perfect "compromises" even though you may prefer the luxury of time to have something else. 

Half Corona sell out very quickly because 1) Cuban Half Corona's are superb and 2) Life is full of compromises!  For a cigar lover they are a natural part of most peoples arsenal. 

People generally hate to compromise....they do it....they just resent it a little. 

Just my theory. 

Personally, I can’t stand a cigar that burns my fingers after a few drags. I’ll make the time. 😁

[SCgarman]

23 hours ago, M1B said:

HUHC have a strange habit of selling out awfully quickly for such a disliked size 🤔

Cheap price. Especially compared to $400 robusto boxes and $500+ #2 Pyramide boxes. 

[Chris P. Bacon]

On 11/8/2022 at 12:29 PM, Ford2112 said:

I only voted petit robusto. I hate the size. My second least favorite would be anything over 50 RG. What's the point of it?

Almost voted for the petit robusto as well; however, the Partagas D No. 5 is AMAZING!

For me, I don’t care for anything above a 52 RG.

[PrairieSmoke]

On 11/9/2022 at 4:30 PM, El Presidente said:

So "what cigar size do you like the least?"

Few would expect Half Corona to top the list.  Panetela, OK. Half Corona? 

Top selling cigar sizes by a country mile are Robusto and Petit Corona followed by Belicoso/Piramide, Half Corona, Petit Robusto and then that Robusto Exta/Double Robusto range. 

So on the surface, Half Corona and Petit Robusto being so high on the list raises questionmarks. 

My theory?  

If I reworked the question. "Which cigar sizes are more likely smoked as a compromise by you?" 

I would bet a steak dinner  that leading the poll would be "Half Corona" and "Petit Robusto". 

family commitments/lack of time/ etal make the HC and PR perfect "compromises" even though you may prefer the luxury of time to have something else. 

Half Corona sell out very quickly because 1) Cuban Half Coronas are superb and 2) Life is full of compromises!  For a cigar lover they are a natural part of most peoples arsenal. 

People generally hate to compromise....they do it....they just resent it a little. 

Just my theory. 

This is right on for me. I have half Coronas, but they are never the ideal format when I’m thinking about what I *want* to smoke. 

[shokao]

On 11/9/2022 at 10:48 PM, SCgarman said:

Cheap price. Especially compared to $400 robusto boxes and $500+ #2 Pyramide boxes. 

Yes, I agree with you.

[MrBirdman]

On 11/8/2022 at 2:22 PM, SCgarman said:

Perhaps geographic location/weather have a huge effect on preference.

Great point - good fodder for another poll. (I live in a chilly winter climate, and enjoy half Coronas because there really are times I only want to or can smoke for 25-30 minutes). 

[El Hoze]

I live in Florida and built an inventory over the years of generally larger formats with very few quickies. Two years ago we bought a place in Colorado where we spend most of the winter. I have had to backfill around it!

[Notsocleaver]

It makes sense, who hasn't smoked a HUHC and thought I wish this lasted longer. They love the cigar in spite of the format, not because of it. Its a bad size executed well.

[bergstrom]

I really hate the monsterous RG trend which seems to permeate many NCs and unfortunately as of late - plenty of new selections from habanos. 

[PuroDiario]

I don’t see least favorite and recurring purchase as mutually exclusive. 

[Cigar Surgeon]

Cuba makes the best half coronas and petit robustos IMO. 

[JohnS]

2 minutes ago, Cigar Surgeon said:

Cuba makes the best half coronas and petit robustos IMO. 

I appreciate that feedback is objective on account of the number of Non-Cuban cigars you review. Thank you! 👍