| ng of cigar is a complicated art. One is required to | | | | are grown in Cuba, Brazil, Mexico and Nicarague. |
| have a thorough knowledge of cigars to enjoy it fully. | | | | Cigars are of various dimensions. The length and size |
| For a beginner, it is very essential that he selects the | | | | of cigar establishes the quality of taste and smoke. |
| right kind of cigar and learns about that specific cigar | | | | Its size is determined by the length and diameter of |
| in order to appreciate it to the fullest. There are so | | | | the ring. |
| many types of cigars available in the market that he | | | | Cigars are generally of the following sizes: |
| finds it difficult to make a choice. They are so over | | | | (a)Panatela – 6.5 x 35 |
| awed by the large varieties of cigars available that | | | | (b)Corona - 5.75 x 42 |
| they just purchase any cigar from the shop or place | | | | (c)Lonsdale - 6.75x 42 |
| an order online. Due consideration must be given to | | | | (d)Double Corona – 6.5 x 48 |
| various cigars before making a final choice. | | | | (e)Churchill -7.25 x 48 |
| First thing that is noticed in a cigar is its color. The | | | | (f)Robusto – 4.5 x50 |
| color actually refers to the wrapper’s color | | | | Cigars having bigger ring gauge have composite |
| and leaves of tobacco used. The wrapper implies | | | | flavors. They produce more smoke. In bigger ring |
| cigar flavor which normally indicates the origin of the | | | | gauge, cigar makers are in a position to blend various |
| country of cigar. These wrappers are of various | | | | types of tobacco leaves in such a manner that it |
| colors. Light colored wrappers have mild taste. Dark | | | | gives varying smoking experience. |
| colored wrappers are sweeter and have full flavor. | | | | Cigar’s length is important. Longer cigars are |
| Cigar wrappers are of following colors – | | | | normally not rolled properly and add to inconsiderate |
| (a) Light tan (Claro) – It has dispassionate | | | | smoke. After selecting a particular cigar as per your |
| flavor. | | | | taste, you should ensure that it is fresh. 70 % |
| (b) Greenish (Claro Claro) –It is slightly sweet. | | | | humidity is ideal for keeping cigars fresh in shops. You |
| Leaves are plucked before they mature and are | | | | should check cigars for their freshness. Keep it in |
| dried immediately. | | | | hand to feel if it is hard or soft. The soft cigar should |
| (c) Reddish brown (Colorado) – It has rich | | | | be selected as the smoke produced by it will not be |
| essence and delicate fragrance. | | | | very harsh and will produce a delicate flavor. There is |
| (d) Dark brown (Maduro) –The wrapper is oily | | | | a lot for new cigar smokers to learn in order to |
| and silky. It has strong essence and mild fragrance. | | | | always have that perfect cigar at hand but with a |
| (e) Black (Oscuro) - They are generally black and | | | | little research and most importantly some experience, |
| present an oily look. Their colors are the darkest. | | | | almost everyone can enjoy and become |
| Leaves are not plucked from the plants for a long | | | | knowledgeable about cigars. |
| time and are given adequate time to mature. These | | | | |