Sunday, September 20, 2009

Are There Differences Between the Blends of Different Size Cigars in the Same Line?

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.

Size is the most important factor when it comes to the reason cigar blends in the same line differ. A smaller cigar, which is shorter and more narrow, will have a different taste than a large cigar in the same line. When you have a smaller cigar, you are going to get more taste of the wrapper for one thing. Also, you will simply not have the same ratio of tobacco to wrapper and binder as you would with a larger cigar unless the manufacturer changes the blends slightly.

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.

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.

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.

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