Your Ultimate Guide to Cigar Wrappers Part 1

The wrapper leaf is one of the most important parts of most any cigar. They're such a vital part of the blend that we classify cigars by the wrapper! In this video, I'll take you through some of the most popular wrapper leaves used today, and explain what each one has to offer. Dive deep into the world of the leaf with me and see the colossal variety of strengths and flavors that come from each one!
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[@steveb9iphone]

Despite the number of years I been smoking cigars, enjoying the different wrappers, especially Maduro - I still love to sit back and enjoy a smooth creamy mild Connecticut shade 🇬🇧

[@thisforbirdie]

How much do I love the unedited version of this when you repeat yourself thinking it’s going to get taken out in post production? Love it.

[@CigarsDaily]

lol, I must have missed that. I'll have a look and see if I can fix that. Thanks for the mention!

[@thisforbirdie]

@@CigarsDaily I wasn’t even kidding. Leaving an “edit” in the Final Cut was pretty cool. Almost like a real time blooper … maybe that’s just me. I did go and buy the three AJ’s you recommended and smoked the Dorado. Not sure it’s gonna replace my AF R44s which are $4 less expensive but the Dorado was a great smoke.

[@986C]

Tim makes no mistakes.

[@SILSKY]

As a fellow KZbin content creator I can completely understand this mistake. Its so easy to make especially when you feel rushed to get another video out to your audience.

[@davefaust7317]

I think the little mistakes add a bit more character to the video. I've always enjoyed them as a peek behind the scenes.

[@joewest5831]

I’ve been really smoking cigars for about a year now and this video has literally changed the way I shop. Thank you soo much. I often feel dumb at shops and u just made my shopping experience soo much easier.

[@OmniphonProductions]

2:40 - It never occurred to me that fillers, binders, and wrappers could burn at different enough rates to necessitate _mindful matching_ of all three. Thanks for that realization! The more I learn about the _science_ that goes into this _art,_ the more I appreciate how _magical_ a seemingly simple cigar truly is. Beyond that, I didn't realize Maduro isn't a specific wrapper, but when you said it, I did some quick research. Now I understand why the Gurkha Park Avenue Maduro and the Mark Twain Memoir Maduro are like two completely different worlds! The former is a dark Habano wrapper, while the latter is a dark Pennsylvania Broadleaf. The difference between those two examples _also_ drives home your point that _dark_ doesn't _always_ mean _intense._

[@keganwallace8753]

I smoke and enjoy them all. I'm all over the board in my quest for cigars. Just depends on how I feel and that decides what I'm lighting up throughout the day

[@aaronsmith7817]

I'm right there with you! Now there's a good analogy between cigars and beautiful ladies, lol!

[@revolvermaster4939]

SAME

[@mikecunha2823]

That was great. I’m a pipe smoker just getting into cigars. This really helped.

[@aaronsmith7817]

Unlike the dress on a beautiful woman, I don't want the wrapper leaf to fall off!

[@esoterictrinitarian1990]

Word!

[@davidnilsen2983]

Well said

[@toddmusic]

Fantastic breakdown. Especially for us newbies.

[@snail415]

Being critical, this was an excellent rundown. Great content!

[@netman2807]

I really like the bourbon barrel aged wrappers on all 3 of Perdomo’s wrappers; maduro, sun grown and shade.

[@hollytaylor4525]

I’m a huge fan of Cigars Daily. They have the stuff that is not sold here in New Orleans and without the tourists prices!!!! Love the stickers too. They’re on my humidor and my desk at work!

[@pforstall5799]

Have you ever been with Habana port?

[@austinbrown5426]

I think I'm just an odd duck, my 4th cigar ever was a La Fleur Dominicana double ligero and I absolutely loved it. The manager at the lounge was looking at me like I was crazy and even quizzed me on how I was going to cut the cigar because he thought I had no clue. Leftovers of a misspent youth, my taste buds are not very sensitive and I have a high tolerance to pretty much anything that gives a buzz. 😅

[@ShaneHynesIRL]

Great video. Been smoking cigars daily since 2017, still learning from Tim’s videos 👌🍂💨

[@wynbarkema3922]

As always, very educational! One thing that I do not understand, is people pigeonhole themselves to one wrapper or another. Do you eat the same food all the time? Do you have the same drink all the time? There’s so much variety, why not enjoy it all?

[@snail415]

Hate to admit, but it’s why I only smoke at home. I don’t have time for the ‘my local band is better than yours’ bs. Love what you love, and never look back.

[@Cyan1de1312]

Time to part 2, Tim

[@cgm718]

Like the topic. Also the the t-shirt. I was stationed on the Missouri. 88 - 92.

[@glavid_daze]

Best video I've seen on cigar wrapper leaf! Can't wait for the follow up video! 👍

[@paintrain19]

This man speaks the truth

[@troybucher6383]

I am newer to cigars but tend to go with full cigars. I drink mostly barrelproof whiskey (higher the better) and due to that i believe it has changed my palllet to look for fuller flavor.

[@regularguyfritz9450]

very GREAT info, for a cigar newbie, as myself. Thanks as usual Tim.👍

[@hectormarrero1907]

I love the triple maduro. For me maduro has a very nutty, chocolate and pepper notes.

[@midwestweirdo666]

When I first got into cigars I found your video from the early days of the channel on wrapper leaves and it taught me a lot. For a couple months I was a solid shade smoker. Eventually I was suggested a serie G with a Cameroon and a Camacho Criollo. Then I found the H Upmann Banker which sent me down the Habano path until I found corojo and felt like I fell in love all over again. More recently I'm consistently reaching for a broadleaf more than anything else. If not a broadleaf then just about anything made by AJ Fernandez whether it's his brands it brands that work very close with him like diesel and man o war.

[@iralipman]

Very informative! I tried a candela wrapper for the first time today. Thank you

[@AndrewLopez-qk7ti]

I love these videos Tim! Very informative. Currently I'm smoking an Olivia Serie V Maduro. And I gotta say, this is a nice cigar! The issue I have is being able to identify all the different flavor notes a cigar has to offer. I'm little by little starting recognizing when a cigar had a leathery note, or an earthy note, but at time I try to look for the cocoa, or coffee, or even dark fruit notes that most cigars have to offer. I've seen where you would review individual cigars and explain the different notes, and I myself would smoke the same one as I am watching your videos to see if I can pick up on them as well. So, do you have, or will you have, a video that explains how to look for flavor notes based on what leaves, binders, and wrappers are being used in a cigar?

[@drayclay2518]

the rosado/colorado claro is my favorite wrapper leaf, has a unique flavor i like, reminds me of cherries

[@andrewsmall1193]

Aj is fantastic. The broadleaf Enclave is great. I’m disappointed in my local shops that don’t carry Aj or Espinosa. Thanks to cigars daily for carrying everything!

[@sheppardfoust9825]

Connecticut broadleaf my favorite ❤

[@natepeterson20803]

Rocky Patel's Broadleaf is amazing... one of my favorites

[@wholearmor1790]

I was in the store a couple days ago talking to Terence, and he asked me that same question, I told him I like all of them.

[@nathanhawee5373]

Quality cigar videos, very entertaining and enjoyable. A cut an a light

[@jordanhal2814]

What a great cigar video topic! Well executed as always. Looking forward to part 2!

[@crbrawley]

Tim, great content! I have recently gotten into cigars and your content is invaluable, thanks for what you do!!

[@mboudreaux94]

I'm still relatively new to cigars and have only smoked 10 or so varieties over the past year or two but my favorite so far has been a micallef ligero I smoked a few weeks ago.

[@jimh3500]

Terrific show, very informative and interesting. I wanted to chip in and say that first thing in the morning with coffee I love to enjoy a La Gloria Cubana Wavell in Connecticut broadleaf. Without trying to review the cigar here, I’d just like to say I think it is a terrific robusto and it’s either that or a Black Pearl made by La Perla Habana.

[@williamlebeau3651]

Thanks for the info. Love your videos. Great topic

[@trevormccune9258]

I’ve been smoking cigars for about 5 years now. I enjoy Maduro’s . But want to expand my horizons. The Alec Bradley magic toast is my favorite cigar in general. Anyone have any suggestions on something new to try?

[@badnewsbruner]

Awesome video, Tim!! Can't wait for part 2. When I started smoking cigars, the first blend that blew me away was the Melanio Maduro. That thing took me to heaven. Unfortunately, many people think I'm being pompous when I tell them what I like, because I'm a newer smoker. I'm assuming that since I'm newer they think I'm trying to look like a hard ass smoking San Andres and Nicaraguan blends. What would you tell them? I just tell them that's what I like, and figured it was how they were viewing me, more than me trying to assert myself. Also, if you read this, have you tried the West Tampa red, yet, and if so how'd you like it? I hate to say this, but I think I like it better than The Attic 🤫

[@ChimcharrNo1]

You gotta smoke what you like, most people recommend Connecticut shades to newbies but the issue is they can be quite bland, if you have had a full meal and have a nice sugary drink and smoke in a well ventilated area you can for sure smoke something stronger than a Connecticut

[@badnewsbruner]

@@ChimcharrNo1 I use nicotine daily, so the strength never has been an issue for me. I've never had a cigar make me nauseous fortunately, even without eating. I vape, pretty much all day though, and when I'm not vaping, I'm smoking cigars. If I could afford cigars I'd smoke them all day though, lol. What's your favorite cigar?

[@sams3015]

Great video. I didn’t know Maduro was such a generalised term. It’s my current phase now

[@klymenkoruslan3555]

Great video! I found Mata Fina as a very unique thing also

[@dashcamcalifornia5003]

Maduro is my go to wrapper. Love a nice dark cigar 🤘

[@filming4you___]

is part 2 out? thank you so much for this! just getting into it and theres soooooo much to learn my head is spinning!

[@EJGentleman]

Wonderful review of wrappers. Over 500 years actually for cigars and they have grown in complexity. For wrappers I look fro the quality of the wrapper. Color is interesting, however, the filler and binder can play a roll in strength and flavor as well. Maduro is a mature fermentation of the leaf and as you said, can vary in strength, and is misused. The flavors is what I look for as I try the cigar. There are Connecticut Shade, Oscuro, etc. that I find wonderful. Try them out as you go along. There may be a particular Connecticut that has the flavor you are looking for and a Maduro. Sumatra and San Andreas are along with Cameroon that are fantastic and have a nice sweetness to them.

[@KristofferMarc]

I picked up the New World sampler love it so far… I’m a newbie smoker and thought it might too bold of a stick to start with. No at all. Really loved the stick.

[@danlabow8218]

Great video

[@mikethoang1934]

Hey Tim. Really loved this episode! But when is part 2 coming out?? Thanks for the content.

[@SILSKY]

Lately I have found myself drawn to more bold and full flavored cigars. I am guilty of identifying a darker cigar as being just that even though I know there are exceptions. I love the sight of a dark Maduro or Oscuro wrapper. The darker it is the more attractive I find it to be, and going by that when I smoke something new I'm not usually disappointed.

[@josephvoss6550]

You are not alone my friend. This is exactly how i’ve been feeling lately!

[@hllywd_8315]

New World Cameroon is a banger!!! Such a good stick!!!

[@johndibo]

Outstanding definitions on different wrappers! Can’t wait for the next video on the others!! Keep them coming !!

[@ARAPTOR7]

Tim please make a part 2!

[@ryancornelius1007]

I'm a huge corojo fan. Stuff like aganorsa, Rojas, aladino. I smoke all kinds of stuff but something about corojos, they a re perfect for ke. They aren't super spicy which I dig. Don't get me wrong though I still love tabernacles and Liga no.9s and stuff like that. Nice video!

[@gleineroliveira]

And you saw me, in the comments! Brazil 🇧🇷

[@danlabow8218]

I look for wrapper leaves based on the manufacturer. For Tatuaje, broadleaf and Sumatra. For DTT, broadleaf. Really love the new Foundation Olmec Claro.

[@tbobtbob330]

Connecticut shade is the white zinfandel of cigars :)

[@robertfleagle4250]

Tim, another Awesome vid. Love the videos Man

[@GVino_Bambino]

My first stick was a Buenaventura Maduro

[@paul_romero_]

14:20 I thought I was having a stroke 😂

[@nniieellss99]

I hope part 2 comes soon 🫣

[@josecorrea9623]

Havano and Maduro ❤

[@sullivanraison3591]

Still waiting for part 2!!!

[@The_Loathsome]

Mexican San An baby!

[@ldballoon4]

New World is soooo smooth

[@av990005]

I like the Camacho cigars

[@dadadadave100]

I like your shirt I live in Kalihi valley right above Pearl Harbor

[@MessagesFromJames]

Hey Tim, what do I do if my humidors humidity is too high and I can’t get it to go down?

[@ttopformula88]

Try Boveda packs. These packs will hold and release humidity as needed. They are great for regulating the levels automatically. Where do you live? Where is your humidor located? Possibly open it up, expose it to the outside air.

[@BobbyToombs]

Like my cannabis I like that whole plant cure. Now I’m gonna find me some good broad leaf!

[@rpeck2832]

Excellent explanation of the different wrapper leafs. Definitely would like to hear about the rare Criollo wrapper in your next video. Also be nice to hear about the different Brazilian. I know Mata Fina (think that's how it's spelled) is one, but I believe there is a couple more.

[@jordanhal2814]

Yes! Love Brazilian tobaccos - Mata Fina leaves are great. The Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper is one of my favorites.

[@marvinwilks5893]

I Like SWEET.. When #BaccaratCigars are the Favorite among all TraditionalCigars that should tell you alot. 😊 Now Baccarat come in different wrappers like Connecticut, Maduro, Candela & Nicaraguan even their un-banded Sumatra. My favorite is their BarberPoles in Connecticut/Maduro..

[@pewheretic7967]

I've honestly never settled on a particular wrapper. Fillers are more my sought after leaf. That said, there are obviously some wrappers more suited to my preferred fillers so my humidor is mostly full of the same type of wrapper. I guess it's still a fairly accurate stereotype to see a blond wrapper and know it'll be more mild, put out a ton of light smoke and won't set your nose hairs on fire. While a darker outer leaf will have more umph and make your face imitate Clint Eastwood, with smoke not as light blue as the more blonde wrappers. But I'll smoke whatever you give me... :)

[@laplantski]

I find myself always drawn to a dark or darker wrapper. More than half the time I try something light I find it to be sort of single noted, one thing sticks out on the palate and tends to linger...

[@RHDB324]

Hey Tim, great video as always. I’m new to cigars and I’ve watched a bunch of videos on the channel to help learn a bit more about them. If possible could you do a review on the new Cohiba Riviera?

[@brandonnguyen9421]

Have you seen the unique cigars that are shaped like torpedoes on both ends, and ones that are like 4 sticks or 2 twisted to make 1stick

[@Surreallistic79]

Love the Connecticut Shade. For example VegaFina, Joya de Nicaragua.... But i wonder: why are some cigars have an oily taste on the lips, while the next one of that same brand/type doesnt? I just love that oily taste!!

[@Trenpace]

Is there a part 2 of this episode?

[@GarbageMans2wheels]

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[@BoiBoi-vx7pi]

Im just getting into cigars and my favorite is the tabernacle. I search it up and says wrapper Connecticut

[@jibbyjabbatv]

It's CT broadleaf

[@lesavanturededanny3203]

were can i find part Two?

[@Cigars...]

Cameroons are secret sauce indeed!

[@MrDjjazzyjeff]

Corojo!

[@josiahalcorne]

great video. I know you did a short on the Oliva cigarillos but I would love a full review. I can't find these brick and mortar anywhere. I deliver furniture and me and my partner smoke cigars to stay awake. He's trying to cut back. (we smoked a couple of West Tampa Black a few weeks ago and it put a hurt on the throat) I'm hoping these are the answer. How long do they take to smoke? How close are they to the regular Olivas? Do they really not need any humidor time? What about the tobacco mites?

[@gimmpy91]

When are you going to talk about Dustin’s termination?

[@Dan-lm6sn]

I’m a complete novice but I find myself enjoying more stronger flavored cigar wrappers such as a Maduro over a Conneticut

[@lestagez]

can you review the mi s’more aroma de cuba, no2 cigar of the year, something that is underrated

[@TheBunkerStudio]

Part 2?

[@AwesomeScosh]

Yo Tim have you ever reviewed the Flor de las Antillas? It’s my favorite cigar out there. Appreciate all you do!

[@jwoodfin1]

I keep losing my collection in small fires!!!

[@johncialini4759]

All I know is my pallet changes so much it’s actually annoying, a go to stick will disappoint all of a sudden ugh

[@gailsack2635]

I’m still a bit confused. So a Connecticut, habano or Cameroon leaf be aged into a light shade or maduro. Maduro is the resulting process. Any leaf can become a maduro. A connies can be light or maduro as well.

[@gailsack2635]

You can have a Cameroon be shade, maduro etc? My head is spinning 😵‍💫

[@havanaradio]

Oil sheen, thickness, tooth/smoothness depending, aroma.

[@mrcat3493]

The only word of advice i have is to enjoy the breadth of cigars. You may start with a Connecticut wrapper but you will not “outgrow” them.

[@dannymartinez4309]

So are we ever getting a part 2 or what?

[@alc8782]

Where is part 2? Slacking off again Tim?

[@ChrisNoodle]

I'm looking for something with a toothy leaf so when I get the nicotine shakes I don't accidentally drop it lol!

[@Randy2747]

Where is part 2 of this video?

[@etevejames4264]

dark, oily and shiny

[@paxYmo]

Sun grown

[@williamsingleton9987]

Where is part 2

[@resurrectionparanormal4406]

Can you explain what is a sweet cap

[@aaronsmith7817]

The cap of the cigar has been sweetened, literally. I don't know what they use specifically, but I suspect that simple sugar syrup and maybe honey are popular choices, based on the handful I've tasted. Personally, I'm not a big fan, but dinner people love them! I had a Deadwood Leather Rose recently that was sweetened cap. It was a it good cigar.

[@MartinBjork-tr7cg]

10:47 and its probably because the name ”habano”. Sellers know that cuban cigars are the most ”exklusive” and there for selling cigars sounding cuban sells more and can hold higher price. Come on, the makers of cigars arent stupid 😉👍🏻

[@flybygaming9678]

definitely gonna make a trip to yall from el paso on a four

[@marklaske2911]

Craft vs. Company Cigars video.......