SELECTING YOUR CIGARS

Three of your five senses are involved when selecting a cigar.

The wrapper must appeal to the eye. While some might prefer a lighter, or Claro color you others might choose a dark chocolate or Maduro wrapper. Similar to winetasting, cigar flavors are subjective and purely a matter of personal taste.

The Range in Color of a Cigar Depends on: How the plant was grown, as shaded plants have lighter colors, while fully exposed plants are darker. The section of the plant the leaf came from, as bottom and middle leaves are lighter and the top leaves tend to be darker (more sun exposure). The fermentation period, as longer fermentation leads to darker leaves.

The Color Range is as Follows:

Double Claro Green to Greenish Brown
Claro Light Tan
Colorado Claro Tawny, Mid-Brown
Colorado Reddish, Dark Brown
Colorado Maduro Dark Brown to Very Dark Brown
Oscuro Very Dark Brown Almost Black

Your cigar should feel firm but cushiony to the touch.