Hello everyone, Tyler Caldwell here with Smokingpipes.com. Today I want to go over the different shapes and sizes of cigars that are out there, utilizing our selection of sticks from HVC.

Selecting Cigar Size

Normally when I'm trying to decide what cigar I want to smoke, I typically base it on how much time I have. If I have 30 minutes to smoke, I'm going to go for something a little smaller. I don't want to sit there and get a Churchill or a 6" x 60 because then I feel like I will be puffing way too fast, not appreciating my cigar, and potentially wasting it.

Hot Cake Golden Line

So let's get into some of the products we have available by HVC. To start, we have the Hot Cake Golden Line. This is their Corona size. Corona is typically in the 6" x 44, 6" x 42 range. Not only is it a Corona — my personal favorite size of a cigar to smoke — I like that you get a little bit more wrapper ratio opposed to filler ratio. There's some more intensity in the flavor, potentially a little bit less strength going on with it, and with less filler inside. It's smooth with a beautiful Connecticut wrapper. These are great for your first smoke of the day with a cup of coffee. That's my kind of smoke!

Cerro Natural and Cerro Maduro

Up next we have HVC's Cerro Line, and this is going to be your standard Robusto. This is your 5" x 50 size. Sometimes Robustos can be 5.5" x 54, or 4.5" x 52. But typically a Robusto's going to be around a 5" x 50 size.

San Isidro

We also have San Isidro. This is a personal favorite cigar of mine by HVC. It's got a lot of nuttiness to it. There's a little bit of a molasses sweetness and it falls in that mild-to-medium range. This is the Toro size, which is typically about a 6" x 50, 6" x 52. And what makes this size even more unique is that this one comes in a box press. So definitely make sure you check them out.

Pan Caliente and La Rosa 520

Next up we have the Pan Caliente and the La Rosa 520. So typically with the La Rosa, this is what we call a Torpedo cap on here. And Torpedo caps are generally about the same size of your standard Toro, but with more of a pointed, bullet-style cap to it.

With the Pan Caliente, this is what's known as a Belicoso. So Belicoso and Torpedo's typically run hand in hand, but with the Belicoso, you get a little bit more of a rounded shape to the top of it opposed to the point. These are also two very great cigars by HVC.

HVC Hot Cake Gran Cañon 60

We've also got the Hot Cake Gran Cañon 60. And this is for those who want to be smoking for a long time. This is your standard 6" x 60 size. With the Hot Cake blend, you're going to get a lot more pepper, a touch of chocolate, and a little bit more of a full-bodied experience. And if you want something with a little extra strength and have a little more time to smoke, I definitely suggest something like a 6" x 60. You're going to get a lot more filler ratio compared to wrapper ratio, kind of like the reverse Corona, if you will. Also, if you want something to just sit back and smoke for, say, two hours to cut the world off and relax a little bit, this is the size to go with.

HVC's Vieja Cosecha CHE No. 2

Lastly we have HVC's Vieja Cosecha CHE No. 2. It's about your typical Toro size with the Torpedo cap. But on the end, it's a little bit more tapered and gets a little more slender. This is what we typically call a Figurado. It's a nice slow burner and it's on the fuller side. If you're looking for something that lasts you quite a while, this is a great selection to go with.

Explore A Variety Of Cigar Sizes On-Site

There are some other sizes available as well, including Petit Corona, Rothschild, Lancero, Churchill, and so on. I mean, sometimes when you get into these different sizes of cigars, the list can be endless. So definitely go to Smokingpipes.com, check out our products, try the different sizes, and see which one is your favorite.