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| Cigar Types |
Cigar types and sizes
There are many types and sizes of cigars to choose from. Making the descision what kind or type of cigar you want to purchase and smoke can be a very daunting task when you are first starting out. As you begin to sample and taste cigars you will be able to decide for yourself what you like or dislike. For now, use this information to know what you are looking at or looking for.
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Cigar sizes
Cigar sizes can be confusing if you only think of the name and don't equate it to ring size and length, as the shape, names can change from brand to brand.
In America, all cigars are measured in inches for the length, and by a unit of measurement called a ring for the diameter of the cigar. One ring is 1/64 of an inch. Therefore, a cigar that is a 5 x 34 would be five inches long by 34/64 of an inch.
Ring size and length definitely have an influence on how a cigar will taste. Assuming you are smoking a cigar with the exact same filler-binder-wrapper tobaccos, the bigger the ring gauge, the fuller the taste. The longer the length, the cooler the smoke.
CIGAR SHAPE..........LENGTH..............RING
Grand Corona.........9 1/4.................47
Double Corona........7 1/2 - 8..........47 - 52
Churchill..................7.....................46 - 50
Pyramides...............7.....................50 - 58
Torpedo..................6 1/2...............50 - 52
Toro........................6.....................50
Belicosos................5 - 6................49 - 54
Robusto.................4 1/2 - 5...........48 - 52
Corona Extra..........5 1/2 - 6...........45 - 47
Lonsdale...............6 1/2.................40 - 44
Corona..................5 - 5 1/2............40 - 44
Petit Corona...........4 - 5.................40 - 44
Panetela................6.....................26 - 38
Perfecto.................any..................any
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Created on 06/29/2008 11:06 AM by mikalsan
Updated on 08/05/2008 07:59 AM by mikalsan
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