News — wrappers

The shades of different cigars plays a great role in influencing how it’ll  actually taste. The cigar wrapper is usually one of the important characteristics that’re considered by cigar aficionados when picking out their favorite cigars. These wrappers are responsible for giving each cigar its unique flavor and taste. The shades are different due to the different curing processes that’re used. Experienced cigar smokers base the shade of a cigar in determining the right stogie for them as they’ve specific preferences. They regard the taste, strength, burning qualities as well as other elements of a good cigar simply by looking...

There are many components that contribute to the flavor of a good cigar such as the tobacco variety, the soil and climate, curing, fermentation and aging as well as humidity. Different countries grow different types of tobacco and some may grow exceptional binder, another filler and still another may contribute the best wrapper. But the truth of the flavor is truly in the blend. The wrapper, filler and binder all play a part as well as the talent of the master blender. It takes a master blender to take the various offerings from all around the world to produce consistent...

  The outermost tobacco leaf of the cigar is known as the wrapper. As there are many different types, the wrapper can have an impact on the overall flavor of the cigar and the aesthetics of the cigar. The capa or wrapper is used in Cuban cigar making for mainly aesthetic purposes, giving it a beautiful finish. In cigar making tradition from places like the Dominican Republic, the wrapper tends to provide an added layer of flavor and complexity. There are many different wrappers, each with a different set of qualities and characteristics. Two of the most common natural wrappers...