Wrapper Shade Poll

[Simon Bolivar]

As raised yesterday, your fav wrappers shades?

[Tom Major]

Dble Claro - Oscuro very dark/black

Just out of curiosity, it this last option correct?

For me, maduro wins.

[TJCoro]

Shades of Pale!

Just out of curiosity, it this last option correct?

Hey Tom Major. Found this on the interwebs. You be the judge.

Types of Cigar Wrappers

Here’s what you should know:

• CLARO
Shade grown tobacco – protected from harsh light by large canopies — is usually light tan in color (claro). It offers a smooth smoke with a neutral flavor.

• CONNECTICUT BROADLEAF
From the Connecticut River Valley, this leaf is grown in the sun, which results in a coarser, darker, sweeter wrapper.

• CONNECTICUT SHADE
This wrapper leaf developed its distinctive golden hue under the protective shade of huge tents in the Connecticut River Valley. It is a direct descendent of the Hazelwood strain of Cuban seed.

• COLORADO
A reddish dark brown wrapper with an aromatic smell and rich, robust taste.

• COLORADO CLARO
Brands including Dominican Partagas use this medium brown wrapper.

• COLORADO MADURO
Slightly more aromatic than Maduro, the dark brown leaves of Colorado Maduro are found in many of the fine Honduran cigars, giving them a rich, deep flavor.

• DOUBLE CLARO (aka CANDELA or AMERICAN MARKET SELECT
Double Claro’s distinctive green/greenish brown color is achieved by picking the leaves early, before they reach full maturity. A rapid drying processreadies the leaf which has very little oil and a mild, almost bland flavor.

• ENGLISH MARKET SELECTION (EMS)/NATURAL
This term refers to a natural color wrapper usually light brown to brown in hue. It is different than claro or lighter shades, and maduro or darker shades. Most often sun grown, EMS leaves offer a smooth, but full-bodied flavor.

• HABANA 2000™
A relatively new wrapper made from Cuban Seed tobacco grown in Nicaragua.

• MADURO
Mexican wrappers are often Maduro, with more texture and veining than the lighter wrappers, with its deep dark brown leaves. They are often described as oily looking, with a stronger taste – sweet on the palate with a unique aroma.

• OSCURO
The strongest tasting of all wrappers, Oscuros tend to hail from Brazil, Mexico and Nicaragua. With a dark brown, almost black appearance, these leaves offer a potent flavor.


Ricky Bobby

[Tom Major]

Every day is a school day eh? Thanks TJ!

[TonyN]

Colorado Maduro for me.

[TonyN]

Thanks for putting up a poll simon.

[Simon Bolivar]

Just out of curiosity, it this last option correct?

For me, maduro wins.

First one should read 'Green', rather than 'greed' Last one correct according this reference but see RB's post for even more shades. Think the ones included cover Havana's though? http://www.cigarjournal.co/wrappers-color/

[TJCoro]

19th Nervous Break Down!

Every day is a school day eh? Thanks TJ!

I guess...but it's starting to make me nervous - all this cigar stuff!



Ricky Bobby

[TJCoro]

Wrapper Shade Poll

Pop Quiz! Name that wrapper shade.




Ricky Bobby

[SHAMZ84]

That must be a herbal wrapper [emoji12]

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[TJCoro]

It Ain't Easy Being Greed!

That must be a herbal wrapper [emoji12]

Maybe...but what about the color? It's greed!


Ricky Bobby

[Simon Bolivar]

[PeeJay]

Well done Simon but you missed an option - no particular favourite

[ValeTudoGuy]

And Cellophane

[SHAMZ84]

Maybe...but what about the color? It's greed!


Ricky Bobby

Double Claro great for St Patrick's day celebrations

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