Sunday, September 20, 2009

Do Blends of Different Size Cigars in the Same Line Have Differences?

By Dave Sabot

When it comes to smoking cigars, those who are in the know make sure that they have the best cigars and the best accessories for their pastime. They want to have the sharpest cutter so they can get a clean cut, they want to have the best torch lighters so they can get a good light every time, and they want to have the best humidor to keep their cigars fresh. They also want to have a great cigar with a taste they love. They are so adept at picking out the various flavors of tobacco, that they can even tell when blends of different size cigars in the same line have differences in taste.

Why do blends of tobacco have a difference when they are in the same line but have a different size? The answer is in the question. The size is what causes the difference. Larger cigars have a fuller taste because there is more filler to make the taste of the wrapper seem subtler. With the smaller cigars, even though the line is the same, you are going to have the wrapper change the taste. If you cut the cigar, you will get to see the blend and see how it differs from those of a different size.

Other things can change the taste of a cigar as well. For example, if you don't use butane lighters, you might get a different taste in your cigar that was imparted through chemicals in the lighter you use. Butane doesn't cause this problem. The next time you are buying cigars, you might want to do an experiment. Buy two cigars from the same line, but make sure they are different sizes.

You can see the blends in cigars by cutting them and looking at them. You can use a large cigar and a small cigar so that you can see the blend inside. You will find that dark tobaccos are often used in the middle of the cigar and lighter colored tobaccos are used closer to where the tobacco meets the wrapper. You will be able to see that the blends might look similar, but the larger cigar is going to have more of each type of tobacco, thus imparting a fuller flavor in most cases.

You will find that many factors can influence the taste of a cigar, and that is one of the reasons that so many people enjoy smoking them. You will be able to find something that you like, no matter your preference and you will discover plenty of other styles, sizes, and blends that you can try to you can expand your knowledge. It is a very rewarding pastime, and one that is relaxing as well.

About the Author:

0 comments:

Post a Comment