Today we look at Cigar Hour's quite brilliant overview of the key 12 Premium Cigar Wrappers used today in the free-worlds cigar industry.
Every premium cigar in the world is wrapped in one of just twelve leaves and in this video, Cigar Hour breaks all of them down in under 12 minutes.
From the silky, cream-and-cedar mildness of Connecticut Shade to the dark chocolate intensity of Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro, Cigar Hour covers the full spectrum of cigar wrappers from mildest to most complex. You'll discover the fascinating origins of wrappers like Cameroon, San Andrés and Brazilian Mata Fina; including the ones that nearly went extinct and the families who saved them.
Cigar Hour also reveal the wrapper that was born by complete accident in a Cuban curing barn, yet went on to dominate the entire American cigar market for nearly three decades.
Whether you're a beginner picking up your first cigar or a seasoned smoker looking to deepen your knowledge, this is the only cigar wrapper guide you'll ever need. Light one up, sit back, and let's get into it.
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