What is Corojo wrapper?

Corojo is a type of tobacco, primarily used in the making of wrappers for cigars. The variety was originally grown in the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba but is today grown exclusively in the Jamastran valley of Honduras and in the United States in Western Kentucky.

Is corojo a good cigar?

Honduran Corojo is spicy and sweet and carries significant complexity. Camacho Corojo is an excellent example of how good – and strong – this hybrid Corojo can be. The Camacho Corojo Robusto, 5 x 50 (around $8.00), is a full-bodied, spicy cigar with all-Honduran filler, much of it Ligero.

What is a Habano wrapper?

Habano cigar wrapper is a leaf grown from a Cuban seed, hence the word “Habano” or “Havano,” referring to Cuba’s capitol. Habano tobacco wrapper is darker in color, has a much spicier flavor, a richer aroma, and has been grown in Nicaragua’s Jalapa Valley and Estelí since the 1990’s.

What is the best wrapper for cigars?

The Connecticut cigar wrapper is one of the most notable wrappers and is well-known as being the most significant American-sourced wrapper for cigars. Several iconic cigars are rolled with these wrappers, such as Ashton, Arturo Fuente and Macanudo.

What is a criollo wrapper?

June 11, 2015. Every now and then, you will find a unique wrapper sitting on top of a premium cigar. It is the Criollo wrapper (pronounced cree-oy-yo). Criollo means “native seed,” and may also be described as “Havana-seed.” In Cuba, the word means a Cuban leaf grown on Cuban soil.

What is a Sumatra wrapper?

What Are Sumatra Wrappers? Sumatra wrappers come from tobacco made on the island of Sumatra. Sumatra tobacco is also known as black tobacco, and when it is used as a wrapper leaf, it imparts mild and sweet flavour and aroma when smoking.

What is a candela wrapper?

Candela wrapper is considered to be the mildest wrapper, conveying a sweet, grassy flavor. Not strong at all, really. The flavor is more from the leaf than from the soil. Some of today’s Candela, or Claro, cigars are a bit stronger due to their filler tobacco, but none is something you’d call powerful.

What is a Cameroon wrapper?

Cameroon wrappers are the toothiest of all varieties. Connecticut Broadleaf and Sumatra wrappers are also known to exhibit tooth. Toothy wrappers deliver an enhanced sweetness. Cameroon wrappers are also known for their delicacy, especially in comparison to other wrapper varietals like San Andrés or Ecuador Habano.

What is a Nicaraguan wrapper?

Our Nicaraguan Wrapper is medium brown cigar wrapper leaf leaf that is used in many different premium cigars. Similar to other Central American wrappers, but with the distinct Nicaraguan scent and strength. Make your own premium cigars with some of the best tobacco leaves in the world!