How Wrapper Effects Cigar Taste

Claro Wrapper:
  • This type of tobacco leaf wrapper is harvested prematurely
    and therefore has a low sugar and oil content. Due to the
    low amounts of sugar and oil, these cigars tend to be very
    mild in flavor. The fact that the wrapper does not have much
    oil content means that the cigar tends to burn faster.

Natural Wrapper:
  • The Natural tobacco leaf wrapper matures on its own and is
    hung in a barn to dry. The leaves have a medium amount of
    oil and sugar content. The increase in oil and sugar causes
    these cigars to have more flavors. Cigars wrapped in a
    Natural Wrapper burn slowly and have a very flavorful taste.

Maduro Wrapper:
  • The Maduro tobacco leaf wrapper matures in the fields and
    gets the most sunlight of all the wrapper types. The high
    amount of sunlight causes the Maduro wrapper to sweat
    natural oils and increases sugar content. Cigars wrapped in
    Maduro leaves have tremendous flavor. These cigars burn
    very slowly and command wonderfully full taste.
Cigars for the Beginner
Commonly Used Terms:
  • Claro -  green
  • Natural - brown
  • Maduro - dark brown    
Cutting Your Cigar:

When cutting your cigar always make
sure you have the appropriate tools.

Guillotine or Flat Cut   
  • Place the head of the cigar
    through the cutter-hole to the
    point where the end begins to
    curve to its peak (the head).
  • Cut the top of the cigar off,
    leaving the bottom of the
    curving peak (head) intact.
  • The Guillotine cut allows for an
    easier draw and cooler smoke.

V-Cut
  • Place the head of the cigar
    flush against cutter-hole.
  • The V-Cut will leave the head
    of the cigar intact.
  • The V-Cut prevents any tar
    from touching your tongue.
  • This cut allows for an easy
    draw and cool smoke.

Bullet Cut / Bulls-Eye-Cut
  • Place the end of the bullet cut
    flush with the tip of the cigar’s
    head.
  • Slowly turn the cutter into the
    head in a “drilling motion”.
  • Once the bullet’s blade is fully
    in, gently pull the cutter out,
    still using the “drilling motion.
  • The Bullet Cut leaves the head
    intact and allows for a cool,
    easy smoke.
Lighting Your Cigar:

It's best to light a cigar with a cigar lighter, as the ammonia from
matches may spread to the cigar and alter its smell and taste.

You're better off not using matches, a cigarette lighter, and
especially not a candle.

  • With the cigar in your mouth, hold the flame below the end,
    making sure that the cigar and the flame never touch.

  • Slowly pull the smoke in and out of your mouth while gently
    rotating the cigar.

  • Now that the end of the cigar is evenly lit – sit back and enjoy
    the moment.   
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