Small Vitola Smokes

[Aguineapig]

I wonder if there are any folks here who prefer (or smoke exclusively) the smaller vitolas whose experience I could draw on?

I guess I define "small vitola" as roughly anything in between a 4X32 cigarillo, and a Corona, as well as the the fatso sticks that are big ring gauge but short (like Nub, etc).

I like these for two main reasons-- being cursed with a taste for strong pipe tobacco/medium-full type cigars while at the same time having a rather lack luster nicotine tolerance (even a Robusto can seem to drag on for a long time and feel like a chore to get to the point where I don't feel like I'm wasting the stick by putting it out, which often means being testy with my nicotine threshold), as well as the financial; the smaller vitolas seem to generally cost substantially less in addition to just feeling more satisfied when I'm done and not like the smoke was an endeavor that I only enjoyed and savored the first half of. And by the way, I am a very slow smoker as well, out of necessity to avoid uncle Nic throwing his weight around (plus, as a primary pipe smoker, sipping pays off big time in terms of flavors!) I can stretch a 4X32 cigarillo well over half and hour, maybe 40 minutes.

In addition to wanting to learn more about what y'all consider to be the best small vitola sticks around, I wonder what's in the sub 3 dollar, and even sub 2 dollar range? Some of the Oliva and PDR overruns come in the petite corona and half corona vitolas, but I've yet to pick any up.

[Cameradude]

Room101 offers several of their blends in a size named Papi Chulo that are 4x42. The Namakubi are excellent, as well as the Master Collection series. Also the Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 5 is another great cigar that is in a 4x40 size. Guerilla Warfare by Viva Republica has a Petit Corona that is 4x41. I pickup several of these every time I visit my local B&M. Either of these cigars provide 40-45 minutes of pure bliss.

Another one that is popular is the Illusione Rothchildes that are 4.5x50 sized. Smoke time is a little bit longer, almost an hour the few I have smoked. They are not my favorite though, but others love and rave about them.

[restomod]

I would add the Viva Republic Guerrilla Warfare, L'at Travi, Muwat Baitfish, and Papas Fritas to list of the really good ones I have had. I too have been finding a lot of my smokes have been petite corona size to robusto while porching it with the wife. They just seem to work out to the right size I need after the kids go to bed and before I need to go to bed.

[Cardinal]

The Viva Republicas are good cigars, but they're pretty much asskickers nicotine-wise I thought, especially for their size.

I like the mixed filler Arturo Fuente Equisitos, especially the maduro. I got some Cao Brazilia cigarillos a while back and they're good too.

I can also tell you to steer clear of the tins of Obsidian half-coronas. I bought a bunch of little cigars for quick smokes last winter and most were fine, but the Obsidians were repugnant.

[Old Smokey]

The best small cigar I have had is the Jericho Hill Shots. If you have never tried one I highly recommend them.

[jhedrick83]

The Illusione Rothchildes are a big winner in my book. The Bait Fish and exquisite Maduro are good as well.

[WNYTONY]

Love the smaller vitolas - over half my stash is under 5"

Agree with all of the above recommendations - even the Obsidian avoidance.

In the $4-$5+ range I'd add the Tat Noellas, AF Short Story, Curivari Petite Cafe, Illusione Bombone, Padron '26 #35, Padron '64 Principe, Cubanacan Chatos, Leccia White Corona, Oliva V Melanio Petite Corona and Asylum Petite Corona

In the $3 and under I'd add Surrogates Cracker Crumbs, CAO LX2 Bam, CAO MX2 Daggers, Tat Petite Caz, Tat Petite, H Upmann Vintage Cameroon Petite Corona, Perdomo Habano Petite Corona and JDN Rosalones Machito

Well, that's a start anyways

[Zeede]

I will second the My Uzi Weighs A Ton in the Baitfish size.

[T.E.Fox]

I love me a short smoke. Listen to the lads above, they know their stuff, and I can only echo what they say. Although I thought the Obsidian half coronas were smoke-able, just not anything remarkable. Another one would be the RoMa Craft Intemperance EC Charity, and BA Intrigue. Both rich and full of flavour, even if they are $5-6/stick.

[Usafvet509]

The best small cigar I have had is the Jericho Hill Shots. If you have never tried one I highly recommend them.

BIG +1!!! @Aguineapig , I favor corona's as well as little gordo's. For cheap, I would look into CI "Super Premium Seconds". Villazon made $2/stick-ish, and corona's available. Also, JR alternatives. Your nic tolerance will come. Won't be awful long, and you'll be hitting JdN Antano gran consul's!