| A cigar wrapper plays a key role in the experience of | | | | wrapper is not to be underestimated and will still hold |
| a cigar. Prior to selecting and smoking a cigar, it is | | | | up before and during a cigar smoke. |
| helpful to know and understand how different | | | | Claro: Different from the Double Claro, this wrapper is |
| wrappers influence the smoke. There are a number of | | | | also grown in the shade and has a tan hue. The most |
| variations of cigar wrappers and each provides a | | | | distinct difference in the Claro wrapper is that, |
| unique experience. Could you determine what makes | | | | generally, it is more mild in comparison to most other |
| a Claro different from a Maduro wrapper or explain | | | | wrapper types. |
| the properties of a Colorado wrapper? Here, we | | | | Maduro: Providing an extremely smooth smoking |
| break down each wrapper type and explain how it | | | | experience, the Maduro wrapper ranges in color from |
| contributes to the experience of the cigar in order to | | | | brown to black. The benefits of a lengthy curing |
| give you a better idea of what to select for yourself. | | | | process are brought out during the lighting and smoking |
| Oscuro: Oscuro wrappers are produced from the | | | | of a cigar in this style of wrapper as it is very smooth. |
| tobacco leaves that grow at the top of the plant. You | | | | Of course, there are several other types of wrapper |
| may find that these dark, almost black, wrappers have | | | | out there. You'll find Colorado Maduro wrappers, |
| a stronger taste and may even be somewhat harsh. | | | | Colorado Claros and several other common types. |
| Genrally, this wrapper type is preferred by more | | | | However, the wrappers mentioned above are the |
| experienced cigar smokers. | | | | most frequently encountered. Finding the right |
| Double Claro: Light green in color, the Double Claro | | | | wrapper type can have tremendous benefits for your |
| wrapper has a somewhat sweet taste and makes for | | | | smoking enjoyment, just as choosing the right option |
| an enjoyable smoke. However, these wrappers | | | | from the many different types of butane torch lighters |
| have fallen out of use somewhat and are thus hard to | | | | can influence how you enjoy your smoke. |
| find. | | | | Finding the right wrapper type can be a delightful |
| Colorado: A brown wrapper with shades of red | | | | journey and can helping you experience many |
| included, the Colorado wrapper is grown in shade so | | | | different brands of cigar, from all parts of the world. |
| as to lead to a thinner leaf. However, this type of | | | | |