Sixty (Giant/Gordo) Cigars

What Is a Sixty (Giant/Gordo) Cigar?

The Sixty, also called Giant or Gordo, is defined by its 6-inch length and 60 ring gauge—a massive cylinder that fundamentally changes combustion. With a 60-ring gauge, you're packing roughly double the filler tobacco of a Robusto (5 x 50). That density means a cooler, slower burn because more tobacco insulates the cherry, but it also demands a more open draw to avoid plugging. The blend expresses differently: wrapper-to-filler ratio drops, so the binder and filler leaves dominate. Compared to a Toro (6 x 52), the Sixty delivers less wrapper-driven spice and more earthy, woody base notes, with a longer, slower evolution. The 6-inch length keeps smoke temperature moderate, but the wide gauge can cause uneven burns if not rotated. Expect a two-hour smoke that rewards patience—rushing it overheats the core and turns the finish bitter. The Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Sixty is a prime example: its Connecticut broadleaf wrapper gets muted by the sheer filler volume, shifting from peppery to cocoa and leather.