Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Basic Cigar information.

Did you know?

When color of a cigar is mentioned, it refers to its outside wrapper. There are six basic colors of a cigar wrapper. A lighter wrapper usually has a mild taste, while a darker wrapper has a full-bodied flavor and is sweeter. There is no favorite or popular wrapper, as every individual taste is unique. 

CLARO CLARO

A mild and bland wrapper that is greenish in color. Also know as double claro, candela and jade. Slightly sweet, at one time they were quite popular in the United States.

CLARO

Neutral flavor, light and yellowish in color.

COLORADO

Rich in flavor with a subtle aroma. Reddish-brown in color.

MADURO

Strong in flavor, mild aroma. Dark brown color. The wrapper should be silky and oily.

OSCURO

Darkest of the wrappers because it's left on the tobacco plant longer and has a lengthier maturing period. Almost black in color. 


http://www.cigarwoman.com/colorguide.html

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