Cuba and Cigars | Structure and parts |
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The filler
is formed folding the leaves like a fan, creating horizontal paths of
air that facilitate to inhale the smoke
The filler
is a blending of leaves of one, two or three types of tobacco and it constitutes
the heart of the pure cigar.
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The filler
is formed by long tobacco leaves that occupy the total longitude of the
cigar (in the mechanized cigars, the filler is formed by leaves cut in
small pieces) ; in the cigars of quality, the filler is formed with long
leaves so that the cigar has the same flavor in all its extension and
its ash has consistency.
The filler
is wrapped up with a leaf called binder; it influences in the flavor,
aroma and combustibility of the cigar and its flavor should be compatible
with that of the filler and the wrapper.
The wrapper
is the leaf that is visible; it should be attractive and at the same time
to contribute satisfactorily to the aroma, flavor and other important
characteristics of the cigar.
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HEAD: It is the part of the cigar for where it is smoked; in the mechanized
cigars it can come cut from the factory. It can end like a hazelnut
or like pig tail when it is handmade. Its handy realization is very
laborious and specialized. The cigar can be open with diverse types
of cutting. |
| CAÑÓN
OR TALLO: it is the body of the cigar. The cañon parejo is
a cigar with straight, parallel sides. The cañón figurado
(picture to the left) a cigar with an irregular shape pointed at one
end. |
| FOOT:
For where the cigar is lighted; this process has its characteristics
and its secrets. |
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