Well Armed Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Interesting. The SLRDC looks exactly like every SRLDC I have ever had. But the BBF looks hella dark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 » My favorite is what I call "deep tan" as seen on the Bolivar Corona » Gigantes in right » center of the pic. It is very smooth with a light sheen. » I am also a fan of that wrapper shade. Another that I love is the "Red Hued wrapper" sometimes found on R&J Churchills, San Crstobal La Punta's and occasionally on Vegas Robaina Unicos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsd Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I really like the looks of that Cohiba.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortsqueeze Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Nice post. I like the wrapper on the Partagas the best, that dark red, and also like the Cohiba and BCG. I also like that dark BBF. I dislike the Unicos and SLR shade which is an ugly "greenish" brown in my opinion. The DA looks great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 The Partagas is very close to what I'd call rosado. The SLR definatley has a "green" tinge to it, especially when compared to the rest of the group. But it is a beautiful wrapper in that it has no large veins and is very smooth - almost buttery. The VR Unicos is tan and I like it, but is cooler in hue when compared to the BCG. The BBF as you and WA have pointed out, is quite dark, though warm, and a bit mottled. I've been smoking these sparingly, and they've been stellar. They're all nice in their own way, but once again, given the choice, at least aesthetically, I love the BCG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennC Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 » Grabbed a few cigars to do a little wrapper comparison, and took this shot. Interesting post. (Yup, I'm the guy who just posted about actually liking a JLP cazadore.......and I'm sticking to it.) I've been reading what books on habanos are available from the library and have the impression that most wrappers are shade grown (i.e., generally "lighter") than filler that is sun grown (i.e., generally "darker"). Would you say that your photo is representative of the brands included? Are there brands that are known for lighter/darker wrappers? In the Central/South American product I am fond of maduro wrappers. Is there such a thing in habanos? I realize that the sun/shade grown wrapper issue is a separate issue (maduros are the result of fermentation, etc). I seem to recall only one maduro habano (Montecristo?). Are there others? Thanks again for your interesting comparison photo. Regards, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennC Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 » to recall only one maduro habano (Montecristo?). Sorry. It was Cohiba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 Glenn, general consensus is that until now, with the soon to be released Cohiba maduro line, Habanos has not produced a true maduro cigar. (I do though, seem to recall members posting re older boxes with the word maduro on them). With regards to Marques keeping to a particular shade, take a look at the difference between the Bolivars. I think it may be more a matter of the type of wrapper tobacco being grown at the time - corojo vs. H2000 for example. There are other members who I'm sure can give you a more comprehensive view on this. I will say that to date, I've found Cohiba to be the most consistent. I've also been under the impression that wrapper tobacco is shade grown, but have assumed that different strains may require different handling, are thicker or thinner etc, and this can effect final shade. P.S. smoke what you like, like what you smoke :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennC Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 » With regards to Marques keeping to a particular shade, take a look at the » difference » between the Bolivars. Yes, the variation is rather striking. I think it may be more a matter of the type of » wrapper » tobacco being grown at the time - corojo vs. H200 .......umm H200? I need to do some more reading....... » I've also been under the impression that wrapper tobacco is shade grown, » but have » assumed that different strains may require different handling, are » thicker or » thinner etc, and this can effect final shade. Eminently sensible. » » P.S. smoke what you like, like what you smoke :-) I always do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 » .......umm H200? I need to do some more reading....... » Sorry, H2000 - Habanos 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennC Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 » » .......umm H200? I need to do some more reading....... » » » Sorry, H2000 - Habanos 2000 No prob. A quick google seems to show that H2000 was a wrapper mostly used on NCs. Yes? Was it used on habanos? Any pointers on more H2000 info? A search of this forum didn't generate many hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 » No prob. A quick google seems to show that H2000 was a wrapper mostly used » on NCs. Yes? Was it used on habanos? Any pointers on more H2000 info? A » search of this forum didn't generate many hits. Try this link, originally posted some time ago by Tampa - click on varieties: http://www.guerrillero.co.cu/sitiotabaco/e...glesh/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennC Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 » http://www.guerrillero.co.cu/sitiotabaco/e...glesh/index.htm Just the ticket. Bookmarked. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennC Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 » » http://www.guerrillero.co.cu/sitiotabaco/e...glesh/index.htm » From the site referenced above: "Later on they are taken to the table where the cigars are chosen according to their tonalities that can be more than 67 types of colors." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokum Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I had not seen that link before...that is one hell of a good site to learn about the process...damn cool...thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Grabbed a few cigars to do a little wrapper comparison, and took this shot. While not the greatest photo, it gives a fair representation of their shades, if not their textures. My favorite is what I call "deep tan" as seen on the Bolivar Corona Gigantes in right center of the pic. It is very smooth with a light sheen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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