If I was to offer you one of the following?

[SpecialK]

skinny is better....   

[SCgarman]

Lonsdale. 42 or 43 Ring. 

Would have loved to try the Rafael Gonzalez Lonsdale! Never did

[HoyoFan]

I’d say pyramid for two reasons. One logical, one purely emotional.

First the logical: the size gives us the time and the amount of smoke production to enjoy the stick and not worry too much about keeping it lit.

The emotional: when you hand out cigars to your friends, there’s always this collegiate “ooh” when you take out 8 pyramids. Everyone kinda stops talking and just admires the shape. There’s something a little more special about it.

[Blakes]

No contest - Lonsdale

Corona Grandes would be my preferred 'subtype'. Like the Des Dieux, Sig 3, Punch SS1, QDO GC etc...

[Islandboy]

Guess I’m banned too, voted Montesco. Piramide would be close second.....I do like my cigars to last a while. And people tell me I have a big mouth, usually at the top of their lungs.

[BoliDan]

Lonsdale gang checking in. BRING THEM BACK.

[TBird55]

Lonsdale for me, but would love to see something around 46 - 47 Rg and 7". 

[Ford2112]

Lonsdale. Second choice a pyramide.

[helix]

A long lasting Belicoso such as Bolivar Belicoso Fino, at 5.5 x 52 .  

[rcarlson]

Montesco 'cause I don't have any.  Why not go for some "strange?"

[TR]

Without question, Lonsdale.

[GaryK 54]

Lonsdale without a doubt. Not only do I like the higher concentration of wrapper and binder flavour vs. filler, I also love the way a Lonsdale feels in the hand.

Ken, I'm not ashamed to admit it... like you I had to look up a Montesco (130mm 55 RG). Noooooo.🤣

[Hammer Smokin']

5x55? no thanks. 

Lonsdale for this guy as well.

[Low]

Definitely a toss up between robusto and lonsdale. Had to go with robusto in the end though 

[sageman]

Lonsdale is top 2-3 for me so that is my choice. But with the glassware for those beverages it’s an easy decision.

[ha_banos]

May all you Montesco's be struck down with lock jaw. What!?

[shamz84]

Double Corona or Lonsdale for me

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[BrightonCorgi]

Where's the Gran Corona?

[potpest]

I'd take a Lonsdale, Piramide very close second, would expect the Lonsdale to last me longer if in a social situation.

[Fuzz]

Easy choice. Lonsdale. No question about it.

[LizardGizmo]

Joining the crowd with Lonsdale for sure. Perfect 70 min smoke.

[99call]

12 hours ago, GaryK 54 said:

Lonsdale without a doubt. Not only do I like the higher concentration of wrapper and binder flavour vs. filler, I also love the way a Lonsdale feels in the hand.

Ken, I'm not ashamed to admit it... like you I had to look up a Montesco (130mm 55 RG). Noooooo.🤣

I think this is key.  If there is such a thing as cigar mechanics, the Lonsdale just works. It has the advantage of a cool smoking first third, the right ratios of tobacco as you mentioned. And as you also mentioned with a slight box press, it just looks right and feels right in the hand.  Montesco fans have the right to their opinion, and whilst it's right we should say that it's equally valid and respectable..............we all know that it isn't Ha!

[joeypots]

18 hours ago, El Presidente said:

...work with me here. Consider it R&D 

We are going to be together in an outdoor lounge for the next 70 minutes or so but you can stay longer.  

 

Which cigar are you choosing? 

 Lonsdale. I’m looking for something rich and complex if I’m outdoors.

[dms99]

I will take a Piramide and a Balvenie 12 on the rocks please.

[avaldes]

Well it depends. If we are talking current production Cuban cigars, then I would probably choose a Piramide. Simply for the fact that I can't have a Bolivar Lonsdale or a Partagas PS#1 or an RA-898. But if those are on the table, then Lonsdale for sure.