The thinner ring gauges, even on a long cigar, can burn hotter, but also impart more flavor, or stronger flavors perhaps, because it is sometimes said that a large ring gauge allows more air in, thus making the flavors less bold in say, a 54 ring gauge cigar than a 42. I have experienced this myself, although the point has also been made right here, that a thicker cigar can indeed accomodate more leaves in the blend.
I think overall you have to judge from brand to brand. I have definitely discovered that the thinner Opus X's have big flavor. I haven't had any of the thicker ones, but the thin Opus X's that I've had confirm much of what has been said in reviews.
By the way, Tiny Tim and Jhopephulle, among the MANY things my team (The Piper Cubs) needs is an offensive lineman and a fullback. You fellas seem to fit the bill. How 'bout I get you tryouts?
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