I enjoy all types (size and body) of cigars. Each one has it's own specific characteristics. Light to medium cigars go well with standard brew coffee, cappucino, stout/dark beers, and other refreshing beverages. This makes them well suited for earlier in the day. Their more subtle flavors are best appreciated by a clean palate. Medium bodied cigars can also hold well with cocktails and food, dark roast/strong brewed coffee, dark belgian ale, etc. After a robust dinner (well seasoned/spicy, roast meat, steak, italian, red wine, etc.), with espresso, or with strong alcoholic beverages (scotch, bourbon, cordials, port, etc.) a stronger cigar holds up well to the other strong flavors and the numbing of the palate that comes with mild intoxication.


Of course, you can make any combination your heart desires, and a cigar's strength is totally subjective. So feel free to do as you wish and follow your craving. The following tends to hold true for me though, so keep it in mind.

If you try to have scotch with a Montecristo White or Don Diego for instance. You may find that the strong drink drowns out much of the subtle flavor in the cigar.

If you try a Camacho Coyolar with your morning coffee, you may find your stomach a bit upset and any other smoke during the day will seem bland in comparison.


As far as size goes, it depends mostly on your time. More time = more cigar. Also, stronger cigars can tend to satisfy quicker, meriting a shorter smoke.

Diameters can also affect the burning temperature and subsequent flavor of the cigar. If you find your cigars burning too cool and flavorless with inadequate smoke volume and burn problems, try a smaller diameter. If the cigar is hot and harsh to you, try a larger diameter.