It is true that smoking cigars is somewhat of an art. It seems like choosing a cigar would be a very complicated process but actually it is simply a matter of choice. The best way to choose a cigar is to try as many as you can and stick with the one that you like best.
There are a few things to know about cigars that will help you better choose the one that you might like the most. The darker the color of the cigar, the stronger it will be. This is because the leaf has been left on the plant longer. The name of the colors of cigar wrappers are as follows:
Double Claro – has a light green wrapper and a very mild flavor.
Claro – has a light tan wrapper and a smooth, mild flavor.
Natural - light brown to brown. It has a fuller bodied flavor than the Claro.
Colorado - reddish dark brown, with a robust, rich flavor.
Colorado Maduro – a dark brown wrapper with a rich, aromatic flavor.
Maduro – is very dark brown, and usually has a strong, sweet flavor.
Oscuro - the darkest maduro wrapper, oscuro is almost black and is stronger than the lighter maduro wrappers.
Use this color list as a guide to help you get started in your new hobby. Everyone has their personal preference but it is highly recommended to continue to try variations in order to mature you palate and cigar knowledge.
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