Turn It Up to Eleven

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   Tom Braceland PERMALINK

   Jun 18, 2011 at 1:42 AM

   I have not smoked any of the cigars you mentioned. I am smoking a Gran Habano Connecticut #1 Gran Robusto right now. Which is mild to medium. I am afraid to try those super strong ones. An occasional CAO Brazilia, Joya De Nic Antano dark natural, RP Cuban Blend or Punch Magnum are about the strongest I go. My tongue tends to be sensitive so I have to be careful. There are so many wonderful cigars in the mild, and medium to full range that keep me satisfied. I would like to try some of those super full/strong ones you mentioned, but will wait till someone shares one with me!
   Stronger is not always better, and in my case fries my tongue and ruins my palate even for a mild cigar.

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   John - O PERMALINK

   Jun 18, 2011 at 8:14 AM

   I enjoy all sizes and strength ranges of cigars as long as there is deliciousness present. I do shy away from the extremely mild - no flavor - as well as the extremely strong - where the flavor is overwhelmed by the strength. I've noticed lately a lot of cigars I would classify as medium carry a mild label, probably due to the shift towards the power house type cigar as the norm for 'full'. Anyhow, if a guy likes an eye watering, ligero laced booster rocket to smoke I say cheers. For me, I've been dissapointed in some of the new breed of stogies for lack of nuance and balance.

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   William Cloonan PERMALINK

   Jun 18, 2011 at 9:50 AM

   I certainly echo your thoughts Hayward. I've
   Been smoking cigars a good many years and
   It appears to me that the really bold and brutal
   Smokes detract from the overall enjoyment oa
   A really good mellow stick. I am a Rocky Patell
   And Partagus fan.

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   Joe Maduro PERMALINK

   Jun 18, 2011 at 2:30 PM

   The silent majority of cigar smokers still prefer a balanced cigar with lots of character. It's the vocal minority of cigar bloggers who keep demanding stronger sticks. Cigar makers would gain more repeat customers if they made less potent cigars for mainstream cigar smokers. Maybe the small boutique cigar companies know that they would not be able to keep up with the demand, so they target a small niche market that is willing to pay a premium for power bombs that most mainstream smokers just do not like?

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   John-O PERMALINK

   Jun 21, 2011 at 5:58 PM

   I wonder if this is a pendulum swing type of thing where everyone gets tired and suddenly mild cigars are back in. I noticed Punch is now considered medium, used to be full. Felipe Dominicana has enough umph for me to put it at medium but it's listed as mild. I enjoy sticks that I would consider full such as Saint Luis Rey but I find Cain to be overrrated. Cigar tatstes are obviously very subjective but if you enjoy 2.8 cigars a day like me, this new crop of high octane smokes can be a pallette killer.

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   Chris W PERMALINK

   Aug 3, 2011 at 8:43 AM

   I love 'strong' cigars. However, you have to keep in mind that many people use the term 'strong' to describe full flavored cigars. I am guilty of this myself. And so, while I do very much enjoy the Cain F which is both full flavored and strong, I also am able to enjoy cigars such as the Rocky Patel Old World and Padron (classic line) that are medium bodied but full of flavor. In a nutshell, it is all about the flavor...not raw strenth. Having said this, I can't wait to try the La Bomba.

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   Chuck PERMALINK

   Dec 15, 2011 at 2:08 AM

   I feel alot more satisfied after a good full-bodied cigar like the JDN's. I enjoy medium ones too but am dissatisfied just because I didn't want that cigar to end.

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   Jim E PERMALINK

   Jan 23, 2012 at 1:18 PM

   Most comments are bogus, pretentous BS., Like mine

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