Is the Piramide simply the best format?

[MoeFOH]

Talking Cubans... talking consistency across the board: overall quality/score, construction, etc... 

The other day, I got to thinking that I don't recall many, if any, piramides that have failed to produce at least a good pass mark - often much better - and certainly none that have caused me to want to punt the thing off the balcony... 

Just a charmed run, or is there a genuine claim to being a champion of all formats here? 🤔

What's your experience? Vote in the poll. Discuss below. 

[NSXCIGAR]

I was going to defend my vote but then I saw the results so no need! 

[Islandboy]

I can only go as far as agreeing it’s one of the best formats, but not THE best.

[JohnS]

The best format? For me, its ring gauge would have to be two-thirds of an inch. (I.e. 42 rg)

[Chas.Alpha]

42x150-60, 38x192 🥰

[Ford2112]

The best format is the Churchill IMO. It's got a great back story,and ranks consistently as the best of the best of Cuban cigars. If I had my way the Churchill followed closely by a lonsdale would be available in every marque. Plus, it's named after this dude...

[loose_axle]

For me its the Double Corona every day of the week. But the piramide and churchill are close seconds. Not a huge fan of robustos but belicosos size have a huge place in my heart. 

I also read somewhere that old Winston was more fond of RyJ Piramide/ Belicosos size instead of the Churchill size associated with him. 

 

[Ford2112]

15 minutes ago, loose_axle said:

For me its the Double Corona every day of the week. But the piramide and churchill are close seconds. Not a huge fan of robustos but belicosos size have a huge place in my heart. 

I also read somewhere that old Winston was more fond of RyJ Piramide/ Belicosos size instead of the Churchill size associated with him. 

 

I remember seeing that somewhere.

[loose_axle]

39 minutes ago, Ford2112 said:

I remember seeing that somewhere.

Yes, I can't link the site as its an online vendor but here's the gist: 

"His favourites were notably the RyJ Piramides and the Romeo Epicure Grandes, which, unfortunately, aren’t longer part of the main line today. However, to commemorate the Statesman, Romeo y Julieta released a Churchill line."

[Li Bai]

I don't really think there is such a thing as the best format. I love piramides, double coronas, lonsdales, laguitos N°1, minutos, coronas gordas and marevas.

I might prefer longer formats a bit because something different happens when a cigar hits around 2h of smoking time 😍😍😍

[gormag38]

I get the idea of why the question was asked; HU2, P2 have been on a roll. Dip2 and VR Unico have their fervent supporters. But for me the Monte 2 kinda screws it up. While yes it is probably the most iconic, and certainly produce some amazing experiences, it is just too damn inconsistent. It's the most popular out of all of the ones mentioned above and it's not uncommon to have one that sorta 'meh'. 

For me personally, I love the vitola. HU2 is my go to right now. But with that being said, I'd need something with a smaller RG to claim 'the best' title. Lonsdale maybe? 

[BrightonCorgi]

Piramides are one of the least likely to be tight vitolas. You'd think Habanos had good quality control if that's the vitola you smoke regularly.

[MrBirdman]

I would’ve chosen “Hell No” if I could. There are definitely some good pyramids, but Monte 2 is actually one of my least favorite in the entire Monte portfolio (outside the Open). 

[joeypots]

I like piramides as well as anything else. They aren’t my favorite vitola by a lot. I’m holding more corona gordas than any other vitola so I guess that’s my favorite.

[99call]

Lonsdales 

[El Presidente]

I could live off Dalia/Lonsdales and Belicosos. 

[MagicalBikeRide]

My love for Monte 2s is well known. It’s a dysfunctional relationship but I keep coming back for more. 

[benfica_77]

Robustos and Petit Coronas trump piramides for me.

[gormag38]

14 hours ago, MagicalBikeRide said:

It’s a dysfunctional relationship but I keep coming back for more. 

We've all been there brother. 😆

[Blazer]

I'm more of a lancero guy.

[BrightonCorgi]

I'll be the first to say I am fan of Piramides. Diplomatico No. 2 is a pass, but the rest are terrific. I am little hesitant to buy Montecristo No. 2 sight unseen.

[Edicion]

There's something special about a Piramides but also a Perfecto. 

[Li Bai]

19 minutes ago, BrightonCorgi said:

I am little hesitant to buy Montecristo No. 2 sight unseen.

Yeah, me too. Just like double edmundos and E2s.

[SCgarman]

15 hours ago, benfica_77 said:

Robustos and Petit Coronas trump piramides for me.

I'm in your camp also. 

[NeoGeo]

I'm an over-thinker anyway, but this one is tough for me for a couple of reasons. In some areas it outperforms others, but in others, fall shorter. For example, I've found there to be better consistency in taste and less so in construction...maybe just my recent luck of the draws. So I'd have to say no, for me. Definitely not the best format.

I'm also a mood smoker, so depending on the mood more likely to not notice things...unless I choose something I wasn't necessarily in the mood for (usually to supply/availability). Lately the moods have leaned towards lonsdales and petit robustos. I am rarely thinking "I should have grabbed something else" with these.