The Impact of Cigar Wrapper Leaf

As we all know cigars are essentially composed of three main components. A wrapper leaf, binder leaf and filler tobacco. Within the cigar community a debate has raged as to which of these components have the greatest impact on a cigars profile. I tend to be in the camp that believes that the wrapper has a dramatic impact on a cigars overall smoking profile. Some wrapper leaves such as CT shade provide a cigar with mellow, creamy and nuanced flavors. While other wrappers like a Sumatran provide Nicaraguan provide much more body to the cigar. They also introduce flavors like sweetness, earth and leather.

One way to test the impact of a cigars wrapper leaf is provided to us by none other than Davidoff. The iconic No. 3 size features Dominican binders and fillers. However Davidoff offers these cigars in different lines; featuring different wrapper leafs.The Davidoff Annivesario No.3 would be considered to be the original. The cigar features a Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. The Davidoff 702 No.3 features a Habano Ecuador 702 wrapper. This leaf provides a richer, slightly spicier character. Last but not least the crowd favorite the Colorado Claro No.3. The cigar replaces the original leaf with something much darker. This is because the Connecticut seed has been sun-grown in Ecuador, allowing the tobacco to build a dark and oily exterior to protect itself from the sun's heat. The result is a dark, oily, and reddish appearance, offering a heavier, more intense version of the classic Davidoff cigar. If your curious about the impact of a cigars wrapper leaf grab a few Davidoff No.3’s and test the impact out for yourself