Friday, December 19, 2008

Cigar Myth Expelled

Some people think that the darker the wrapper or outer leaf of a cigar, the stronger the cigar is. This is not true. The potency of a cigar depends on the filler leaves that compose the middle of the cigar. There are many different shades of tobacco that are used to wrap an individual cigar. That decision is placed in the competent hands of the tobacconist who designs the cigar.

One thing that is true is that the dark leaves on the outside of a cigar leave heavier deposits of oils and tar on the lips as it is being smoked. Those oils give the taste of a stronger cigar.

For great premium cigars worth researching, try online retailers and order an Ashton Sampler. You can decide what shade of wrapper suits you.

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