Sunday, September 20, 2009

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

By Dave Sabot

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.

You will find that in the larger cigars, even though they might be in the same line, they simply have more of the tobacco than the smaller ones do. You will find that the ratios may vary slightly between the large and the small, and this is something that will account for the difference in taste. Many times the taste difference is subtle, but one who has been smoking cigars for any length of time should be able to pick out the difference.

Take the cigars and cut them open to look at the difference in blends. You are likely going to see more dark tobacco in the larger cigar. Doing this is a good way for you to get a visual that will help you to understand the differences in the blends even though the cigars are from the same line.

When you find a blend that you like, you are going to want to stick to it. Remember that the size of the cigar is often a factor in how the cigar tastes. It can be fun to experiment with other blends as well so that you can expand your tastes. Try different sizes of the same blend as well. You might find that you prefer a larger cigar that gives you a full taste or you might want to have a smaller cigar. The more you experiment, the greater your knowledge of cigars will be.

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