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[55Kingpin]

I just ordered three boxes of smokes from Holt's.....

I got a box of the following:

1. Fuente 858s (lunch-mid afternoon smoke)
2. Torano 1959 torps (anytime smoke)
3. La Gloria Cubana Serie R #4s (short after dinner smoke)

I'll let you all know how the service from Holt's is. Their prices were fairly good (high on some brands low on others) and their shipping is $5.00 flat up to 5 boxes.

[Jonsey5484]

I just ordered three boxes of smokes from Holt's.....

I got a box of the following:

1. Fuente 858s (lunch-mid afternoon smoke)
2. Torano 1959 torps (anytime smoke)
3. La Gloria Cubana Serie R #4s (short after dinner smoke)

I'll let you all know how the service from Holt's is. Their prices were fairly good (high on some brands low on others) and their shipping is $5.00 flat up to 5 boxes.

The Gloria #4 appears to be a short smoke...but...surprisingly it takes a while to smoke this baby down. I had one a couple of weeks ago thinking 30 min. tops. Boy was I wrong. This was one of the slowest buring cigars I have ever had. I enjoyed every minute of it though!

[55Kingpin]

The Gloria #4 appears to be a short smoke...but...surprisingly it takes a while to smoke this baby down. I had one a couple of weeks ago thinking 30 min. tops. Boy was I wrong. This was one of the slowest buring cigars I have ever had. I enjoyed every minute of it though!

I average 1-1.5 hours.....I guess I consider my average "short" because I've had a few sticks (not necessarily these) last 3-4 hours. I'm not a fast smoker.....I see no reason to rush a good thing.

I can't imagine a smoke only lasting 30 minutes.....to each his own, but I don't see the point if it's not at least an hour. Don't take this personally, I'm not trying to bust anyone's balls.

[8-5-8]

Superb choices... 3 of my absolute favorites there... I've ordered from Holts a few times... fast shipping and prices are reasonable.

[Jonsey5484]

I average 1-1.5 hours.....I guess I consider my average "short" because I've had a few sticks (not necessarily these) last 3-4 hours. I'm not a fast smoker.....I see no reason to rush a good thing.

I can't imagine a smoke only lasting 30 minutes.....to each his own, but I don't see the point if it's not at least an hour. Don't take this personally, I'm not trying to bust anyone's balls.

I usually smoke cigars that last 1-1.5 hours also. Gloria #4 looks short, but, it smokes a long time. I agree not to rush a good thing. I keep some short smokes on hand for times that I want to enjoy a cigar but do not have the time to set aside to smoke a 1.5 hour cigar.

[8-5-8]

Yeah... Awhile back I bought a box of HDM Dark Sumatra in the Espresso size... at 4.5 x 50 it's a good substantial smoke, that lasts a good 30-45 minutes tops. Nice lunch break cigar...

[55Kingpin]

Yeah... Awhile back I bought a box of HDM Dark Sumatra in the Espresso size... at 4.5 x 50 it's a good substantial smoke, that lasts a good 30-45 minutes tops. Nice lunch break cigar...

I've noticed that ring gauge has a greater effect on smoking time than the actual length of the stick.

On that note, I tend to disagree that higher ring gauges = weaker smoke and lower ring gauges = stronger smoke. I think it depends more upon the tobacco and the construction of the cigar..........