Are There Differences Between the Blends of Different Size Cigars in the Same Line?
Cigar smokers are a keen bunch, and they can often detect differences in tobacco blends used in different sized cigars even though they are in the same line of cigars. You will find that makers of cigars use slightly different blends for a variety of reasons. It is even possible that cigars crafted from the same blend have a different taste depending on the size of the cigar.
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.
What are the reasons that blends differ in taste depending on size, even though they are from a single line? The size itself is the primary reason. A smaller cigar is going to taste different from a larger cigar. When you have a larger cigar, you have more filler and less wrapper. This allows the full flavor of the cigar to come across. The smaller cigars that don’t have as much of the filler are going to have a milder taste in most cases, even though it is from the same blend.
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.
As your knowledge grows, you will find that you can tell the difference between the light and the dark tobaccos, and this will help you choose a cigar that you will enjoy. Take some time to experiment with different blends so that you can find the type of cigar that you like the best.
Dave Sabot is the owner of an online cigar lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including torch lighters, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring articles and videos on cigar lighter repair.
