Your Mini-Guide To Cigar Shapes

 

Cigars can be quite the pleasure to smoke once in a while. People that smoke cigars on a regular basis take it quite seriously though. If you want to be a true cigar aficionado, it is important that you first understand the various types of cigars available today. Whether it's a local brand or it's one of the many premium brands, cigar smokers, these days, have a large number of alternatives. In this article, I am going to list out some of the best kinds of cigars available in the market today:

 

1. Cuban - Cubans are widely considered as the best brand of cigars in the world. They are also one of the most popular cigars in the world. They are made by hand and each tobacco leaf is carefully selected so that these cigars win over the heart of any cigar smoker that tries them throughout the world. It is for this reason that they cost a lot more than other cigars as well. The taste of these cigars is incomparable and it is for this reason that they are manufactured in co-operation with the government. They come in all kinds and varieties, check out all cigar shapes out there.

 

2. Cohiba - While this type of cigar was created in 1966; it only gained popularity in 1969. The tobacco that is used for preparing this cigar is grown to full length in select plantations of Penar Del Rio. It has a unique taste and is preferred among many smokers.

 

3. Macanudo - This cigar was first manufactured in 1971 by General Cigar Company. Since then, it has quickly risen to become one of the best premium cigars out there today. What makes this type of cigar so special is the unique Connecticut Shade wrapper which is a rare blend of select binder from St. Andres Tuxtla, Mexico and Dominican tobacco.

 

4. Partagas - These cigars were manufactured by Don Jaime Partagas and are one of the leading Cuban cigars available today. They are known for their aroma and use of Cameroonian high quality wrappers.

 

5. Padron - These cigars were founded in the year 1964 by Jose O. Padron. They are made using only sun-grown habano which is aged for at least two and a half years. They are also available in maduro and natural wrappers.

 

6. Ashton - This is a famous brand which uses Dominican tobacco that is at least 3 years old. They also use a Golden Connecticut shade wrapper to get their flavor.

 

7. Montecristo - This famous brand of cigars from Havana was started towards the end of the 1930's and rose to popularity using the 1844 novel of Alexandre Dumas, Le Comte de Monte Cristo. Manufacturing of the cigar is faultless and it tastes sweet.

 

8. Arturo Fuente - These cigars were manufactured since 1912 when they were made by Arturo Fuente. They use only the best vintage tobacco in their cigars and are one of the best flavored cigars worldwide.