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    Found this online and it might be a useful resource for new and old members

    The color of the wrapper can tell you a lot about what a cigar will taste like. I’d like to say that there’s a general rule, but there are too many discrepancies and exceptions to say something like “darker = stronger.” Some Maduro smokes paled in comparison to some stronger Connecticuts. In an effort to clear up some of the misconceptions about wrapper shades and how they affect a cigar’s taste, here is a compiled a list of wrapper shades and what they tend to add to a cigar. Here it is, starting with the lighter ones:


    Candela



    Candela wrappers, sometimes called Double Claro, are somewhat uncommon; they have a recognizable green tint to them, and have a very fresh, leafy aroma. The green color is achieved by picking the tobacco leaves before the plant has fully matured and drying the leaves quickly. This ensures that the chlorophyll content of the leaves is retained, thereby giving the wrapper its distinguishing color. Tasting notes associated with Candela wrappers typically include grass, cedar, and pepper with a little bit of sweetness. Depending on what type of tobacco leaf is used, they can break out of the mild zone, but typically remain pretty smooth and manageable.

    Connecticut

    Connecticut wrappers, which are sometimes interchangeable with Claro wrappers, are shade-grown from Connecticut seed, usually either in the U.S. or in Ecuador. Shade-grown refers to the process of being grown under giant sheets of cheesecloth, which keeps the leaves from being exposed to too much sunlight; this ensures that they have a milder flavor. Depending on how long they are aged, their tasting notes can include grass, cream, butter, black or white pepper, coffee, cedar, and many others. Many Connecticut wrappers give a cigar a spicy, ammoniac aroma, and this is due to the fact that tobacco leaves naturally contain a lot of ammonia. The aging process removes some of this ammonia, though lighter wrappers generally tend to be a bit peppery. Connecticut wrappers tend to have a bit more of a “dry” taste than darker wrappers, as they usually don’t have very high sugar content.

    Natural

    Natural wrappers are also referred to as “English Market Selection.” The term English Market Selection is a term used in Cuban cigar manufacturing, which refers to the designated quality for the UK market. They are typically a bit darker than Connecticut wrappers due to the fact that they are more mature when picked, and are sometimes not shade grown. These tend to be just a bit sweeter with a fuller spice profile and some additional notes of cedar, coffee, bread, and sometimes earth. Identifying these by color can be tricky, as many other wrapper shades have a similar color. Additionally, some companies use Natural as a blanket term covering Connecticut, Claro, and sometimes many others.
    And now for some of the middle-ground of wrapper shades—Corojo, Criollo, Sumatra, and Habano. This is for smokers who tend to like spicier cigars and are curious as to why they have that distinctive bite. Or on the other hand, if you can’t stand fuller-bodied smokes, it’s always good to know a bit about what you don’t like.


    Corojo



    Corojo tobacco was originally grown in the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba—since the mass exodus of tobacco farmers from the country in the 1970’s, Corojo tobacco is principally grown in the Jamastran region of Honduras. Due to the strain’s susceptibility to mold and disease, many disease-resistant hybrid Corojo strains have been engineered. Corojo leaves tend to have a spicy, robust taste with notes of black pepper, earth, leather, cocoa, and cedar. They tend to be very oily and have a distinctly reddish-brown color, though they can be dark enough to make it easy to mistake them for a Maduro. Generally, if you’re not a fan of fuller-bodied smokes, you’ll want to stay away from Corojo-wrapped cigars.


    Criollo



    Criollo tobacco is one of the original tobaccos used in cigar making, and according to some, it dates back to the late 1400’s; the term itself means “native seed.” Like Corojo wrappers, they tend to be very susceptible to disease, so most Criollo-wrapped smokes you will find feature hybrid strains like Criollo 98. Criollo wrappers tend to be slightly milder than Corojo wrappers, but still have a bit of pepper in the flavor profile. Other notes include cocoa, cedar, bread, nuts, and a bit of sweetness.


    Sumatra



    Originally hailing from the Indonesian island of Sumatra, this tobacco tends to ere on the sweeter side. A lot of Sumatra tobacco is grown from Sumatran seed in Honduras and Ecuador. Many infused cigars (like Acid and Maker’s Mark) use a Sumatra wrapper because it’s mild enough not to “argue” with the flavor infusion. Tasting notes include cinnamon, earth, floral notes, and a slightly sweet aftertaste.

    Habano

    Habano wrappers tend to be a bit darker than the aforementioned three, and are by far the spiciest. Habano refers not only to the fact that it’s generally grown from Cuban seed, but also to the fact that its spice level is comparable to that of a Cuban cigar. They can be grown in several countries, though a popular choice is Nicaragua, as the soil content there is conducive to producing some very strong leaves. Tasting notes include bread, intense spice, leather, cocoa, espresso, and cedar. The nicotine blast you’ll get from a typical Habano-wrapped stogie might not be the best introduction to cigar smoking. As a general rule, Habano smokes are better for more experienced smokers.
    All of the above wrappers have at some point been labeled as “natural”—this simply refers to their contrast with the darker Maduro cigars in a line.


    Maduro



    Maduro means “mature” or “ripe” in Spanish, and that’s exactly what these dark brown leaves are. The process of making a true Maduro wrapper involves a great deal of time. After the leaves are picked, they’re stored in a curing barn for up to 45 days, until their color turns from green to a rich brown. They are then aged for years to achieve an even darker color. The aging process also brings out the natural sugars in the tobacco leaves, giving darker cigars their distinct caramel sweetness. The leaves used for Maduro wrappers must be significantly thicker than the others, as they undergo a lengthy fermentation process that could make thinner leaves simply disintegrate.
    Unfortunately, some companies will take shortcuts with the aging process like heating the leaves or sometimes even dying them. Luckily, however, the vast majority of manufacturers stick to tradition and age their Maduro leaves the honest, old fashioned way. Maduro wrappers can boast a myriad of tasting notes, including dark chocolate, coffee, brown sugar, caramel, molasses, black pepper, dried fruit, black cherry, and sometimes even a boozy taste, depending on how they are aged. The common sweetness in Maduro-wrapped cigars often earns them the designation of nighttime or “dessert” smokes.
    Oscuro
    Sometimes known as Double Maduro or Maduro Maduro, Oscuro wrappers are the darkest of the dark. They’re fermented for longer than Maduro leaves, which gives them deeper sweetness and often a stronger, richer flavor. Tasting notes in Oscuro-wrapped cigars include many of the same ones as Maduro-wrapped, with a bit of added strength and sweetness.
    It’s important to understand that the terms Double Maduro and Maduro Maduro are often used to mean different things. While they can mean “extra dark” or “extra ripe,” the terms can also refer to Maduro tobacco being used in multiple parts of the cigar. For example, a Double Maduro cigar can have Maduro wrapper and binder. For example Triple Maduro cigar uses Maduro wrapper, binder, and filler.


    Cameroon



    Cameroon wrappers, as their name would suggest, originate from Cameroon, and are sometimes grown in the Central African Republic. The grain of the leaves is very recognizable, and is often referred to as “toothy.” Cameroon wrappers tend to be somewhat delicate and are not very oily, which makes them unlikely candidates for Maduro fermentation. Cameroon-wrapped cigars tend to be very rich tasting while remaining smooth and manageable. Tasting notes include butter, black pepper, leather, and toast.


    Rosado



    One of the more uncommon wrapper shades is Rosado, which translates to “rosy” or “pinkish” in Spanish. These wrappers have a distinct reddish hue and are extremely difficult to grow outside of Cuba, which means that only a handful of companies are lucky enough to have a supply of this leaf. This makes Rosado-wrapped cigars rare and highly sought after. Typically, these cigars are very spicy with notes of cedar, coffee, earth, and pepper.

    Original article from www.cigarbox.net
    Last edited by PeeJay; 28-02-2015, 11:05 PM.
    'Cigars are a hobby, cigarettes an addiction'

  • #2
    These are not colours they are different variates of wrapper from either position from plant or strain of tobacco or that have undergone curing/process. And only applies to NC Cigars not CC. Other than that not bad copy and paste job.

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    • #3
      Thanks for that. Very handy.
      Had some San Cristobal that where Natural (EMS) and some Maduro (not-EMS) and the flavours where worlds apart!

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      • #4
        That Rosada sounds interesting. Seen them before and figured gimmick but now I have read about them reckon the flavour profile would be right up my street. Is the San Cristobal Mercaderes roseda?

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Wigan View Post
          Thanks for that. Very handy.
          Had some San Cristobal that where Natural (EMS) and some Maduro (not-EMS) and the flavours where worlds apart!
          San Cristobal dont make a maduro! Maduro wrappers go through a different fermenting process than normal leaf involving higher temperature and other processes.

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          • #6
            I'm still reading and I didn't yet notice.... But it may be an idea to credit the source for their work.
            Licky Licky before Sticky Sticky. - Puff Scotty 22/03/14

            Originally posted by PeeJay
            I get longing looks from guys walking past

            Originally posted by butternutsquashpie
            A purge follows a rapid puffing session.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by ValeTudoGuy View Post
              I'm still reading and I didn't yet notice.... But it may be an idea to credit the source for their work.
              Good point Marc, I'll get onto it.
              'Cigars are a hobby, cigarettes an addiction'

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              • #8
                Originally posted by rascal View Post
                San Cristobal dont make a maduro! Maduro wrappers go through a different fermenting process than normal leaf involving higher temperature and other processes.
                Whats black and not a maduro?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Wigan View Post
                  Whats black and not a maduro?
                  That could provoke so many inappropriate jokes!
                  'Cigars are a hobby, cigarettes an addiction'

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                  • #10
                    That was the intention!

                    But seriously I will put up photos when I get chance of the San Cristobal de la Habana El Principe 4.33" 43RG MAR 13 that I have left. The 2 cigar smokers that have seen them in real life both said, bloody hell they look practically Maduro!

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by rascal View Post
                      San Cristobal dont make a maduro!
                      Yes they do. Type San Cristobal Maduro and after all the Venezulan protesting threads, you can see that their primary cigar is a Nicaraguan Maduro!!

                      Take THAT, ya wascally wabbitt.....
                      Originally posted by ValeTudoGuy
                      Marc's a Fat Molly
                      Click here for a fun, relevant song!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Wigan View Post
                        Whats black and not a maduro?
                        A dildo did it taste fishy?

                        A maduro wrapper goes through a special process involving multiple fermentations at high temperatures, its term is used a lot now to describe darker cigars.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by butternutsquashpie View Post
                          Yes they do. Type San Cristobal Maduro and after all the Venezulan protesting threads, you can see that their primary cigar is a Nicaraguan Maduro!!

                          Take THAT, ya wascally wabbitt.....
                          I meant proper cigars not dog rockets

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by rascal View Post
                            its term is used a lot now to describe darker cigars.
                            So much so... Only in England has the Montecristo D LE 2005 been called a Maduro. And that's only certain stores.

                            To the best of my knowledge, the Montecristo D is NOT a Maduro.
                            Originally posted by ValeTudoGuy
                            Marc's a Fat Molly
                            Click here for a fun, relevant song!

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                            • #15
                              OK but the question hasn't been answered. The wrapper is black as any Maduro I have had.
                              If it isn't Maduro then what is it or do you not know?

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