Cigar Tobacco
Cuban cigars are in a category of their own. Maybe it’s the embargo against Cuba that’s made them so appealing or maybe it truly is their incomparable quality. Whatever the reason is, each Cuban cigar is specially made and designed with specific qualifications. Here are the qualities that make an authentic quality Cuban cigar.
The wrapper.
A fine Cuban cigar’s wrapper will be grown under a cheese cloth canopy, cutting out about a third of the sunlight giving the leaf a very fine texture. A true Cuban wrapper will be created with a large tobacco leaf, less visible vein patterns, leaves that are more fine, no visual evidence of damage, highly oily that allows the leaf to be rolled and perfect and consistent color throughout. These qualities will provide one of the best Cuban’s you can buy.
The filling.
The cigar wrapper is mainly for visual appeal but the real test is in the filler. Of course the filling should be made of 100% Cuban tobacco; no blends or mixtures of various tobaccos. The filling should be high in nicotine, full flavors, the appropriate characteristics of region it was grown, a perfect balance of oils and resins and flexibility.
The binding.
In order to get the most of a Cuban the binding of the handmade cigar must have porous leaves, the perfect amount of nitrogen, a wonderful aroma, immature vein patterns and durability and flexibility.
Always make sure you are purchasing an authentic 100% Cuban cigar. There are many imitations that attempt to sell a blended cigar made with less than 10% of Cuban tobacco.
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