Wrappers, Binders & Fillers Oh My!

[Sir Lancerolot]

I appreciate all this information very much, it can be a bit confusing when first starting out. I will give both of those a try as I find my way. I am finalizing an order right now with some more suggested cigars,can't wait to try them too.

For a good example of an Indonesian Sumatra, try Romeo y Julieta 1875 Cedro Deluxe No. 1 or 2. For a good cigar with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, try Rocky Patel Vintage 1992.

For a pretty good representation of the mainstream maduro, try Sancho Panza Double Maduro, or CAO Mx2. The list Ciro posted from JR says an oscuro wrapper is also called a double maduro, but that is kind of vintage info. Double maduro these days refers to rolling the cigar with a maduro binder as well as a maduro wrapper.

You should also try a Brazilian maduro - to me it is the most dead-on delicious maduro-y treat available. CAO Brasilia, and PDR 1878 Capa Madura are good choices. I like the PDR a little better. If you're willing to go up in price a bit, 262 Paradigm is a terrific cigar. Even though I roll a creditable maduro blend at home, I still like to have a few Paradigms on hand in the lancero vitola. It's kind of interesting to try all three brands - each is made with filler from a different country.

[droy1958]

For a good example of an Indonesian Sumatra, try Romeo y Julieta 1875 Cedro Deluxe No. 1 or 2. For a good cigar with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, try Rocky Patel Vintage 1992.

For a pretty good representation of the mainstream maduro, try Sancho Panza Double Maduro, or CAO Mx2. The list Ciro posted from JR says an oscuro wrapper is also called a double maduro, but that is kind of vintage info. Double maduro these days refers to rolling the cigar with a maduro binder as well as a maduro wrapper.

You should also try a Brazilian maduro - to me it is the most dead-on delicious maduro-y treat available. CAO Brasilia, and PDR 1878 Capa Madura are good choices. I like the PDR a little better. If you're willing to go up in price a bit, 262 Paradigm is a terrific cigar. Even though I roll a creditable maduro blend at home, I still like to have a few Paradigms on hand in the lancero vitola. It's kind of interesting to try all three brands - each is made with filler from a different country.

I really like the PDR 1878 Capa Oscuro Liga #2....