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[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..........

[Jonsey5484]

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..........

I think that the tightness that the cigar is wrapped has a lot to do with burn time also. I also agree the strength of a cigar has to do with the tobacco.

[55Kingpin]

I think that the tightness that the cigar is wrapped has a lot to do with burn time also. I also agree the strength of a cigar has to do with the tobacco.

Based on my above order, does anyone have smoke suggestions? I like to smoke alot of different cigars but I'm sure there's something out there I haven't tried/can't find.....

I really like odd shapes as well.....I happen to like Trilogies.

[cigar no baka]

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..........

Haveta agree with ya there, I see no correlation between ring gauge ad strength of smoke.

[centurycigar]

Just got my Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage robustos in the mail today !
Man o Man do they smell amazing ! Can't wait to dip into these babies !

You should add this one to your list.....92 in CA !

[55Kingpin]

Just got my Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage robustos in the mail today !
Man o Man do they smell amazing ! Can't wait to dip into these babies !

You should add this one to your list.....92 in CA !

Interesting.....I have had some of the Idian Tabac sticks and a few of "The Edge"