Had the opportunity to try an RP Edge (maduro) last nite at a local cigar bar event. Although the initial draw was unsatisfactory, most likely due to a poor trim, followed by a second attempt with a single edge guillotine which smashed more than it cut ... the draw Finlay fixed itself and I could begin to enjoy the smoke.

I really enjoyed the smoke and marveled at how "mild" it was, judged by how it didn't burn when exhaled through my nose/sinuses. Great smoke at $5.50 at the local.

Imagine my surprise when I read on CI that it was "The Edge is no doubt one of the stronger cigars on the market: that’s why the ads say ’for professional smokers only.’ "

I know I generally have the sensitivity of a goat, but this has me even more confused than normal. I have had a Gurkha Legend Beauty (ridiculously priced at $30/stick) which I did find too "strong" to really enjoy at the time. Now that I think about it I had a RyJ Reserve Maduro which is also rated as "full" which I also found delightful.

I am clearly unclear on the concept of Strength, strong != full etc.

Any hope for this newbie?