DrMaddVibe wrote:98.2% of the time, when trying out a new blend or line I'll grab a Robusto. If it holds my interest I'll buy 4 or 5 more. If it still does then I move onto perhaps a Corona, Double Corona or Toro.
YMMV.
I usually grab a five pack of robustos when trying new blends. This method lets me "test and rest" I'm usually too impatient to let cigars sit before trying them out so this way I can have one right away and let the others rest for a while then repeat the cycle a few more times. By then I know if I'm going to want more.
I do like 48-60rg depending on the smoke. I've always ended up hot boxing smaller rg and burning funky and tasting bitter and too hot. After reading this thread I guess I'll give it another whirl and just puff enough to keep it lit. Also someone mentioned here that small rg might smoke a little better a little dryer. I think that may have been part of my problem because I remember always sucking on them so hard because I wasn't getting the smoke I wanted.
Fat rg pro tip: If you get box pressed smokes even at 60rg you don't have to open your mouth so wide and they feel just right.