Nicaraguan Vs. Honduran Vs. Dominican

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Malazan

How is tobbaco strength measured?

i.e.

Ligero, Criollo, etc.

How do they rank, from mildest, to strongest?

As with the earlier request for recommendations of cigars from the various countries, your question really needs it's own thread.

[awsmith4]

This can also be complicated by cigars being labeled as a Honduran because that is where it is made but it uses all Nicaraguan tobacco. Or a Dominican Made cigar that has an Ecuadorian wrapper, Dominican binder, and fillers from Costa Rica, Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua. Then you have Connecticut, Sumatran, and Cameroon tobacco as well.

My recommendation would be to try various cigars and then research what was in them. If you like it make a note and look for similar cigars. I for one like cigars with Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrappers with Nicaraguan binder and filler (ie Cabaiguan, 601 Black). Now knowing this if I saw some new cigar that had those components I might buy it. But just because a cigar has those leaves doesn't mean its a sure thing for me as I tried the Perdomo Habano Connecticut and it didn't suit me.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

This can also be complicated by cigars being labeled as a Honduran because that is where it is made but it uses all Nicaraguan tobacco. Or a Dominican Made cigar that has an Ecuadorian wrapper, Dominican binder, and fillers from Costa Rica, Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua. Then you have Connecticut, Sumatran, and Cameroon tobacco as well.

My recommendation would be to try various cigars and then research what was in them. If you like it make a note and look for similar cigars. I for one like cigars with Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrappers with Nicaraguan binder and filler (ie Cabaiguan, 601 Black). Now knowing this if I saw some new cigar that had those components I might buy it. But just because a cigar has those leaves doesn't mean its a sure thing for me as I tried the Perdomo Habano Connecticut and it didn't suit me.

This was a great post!

[lenguamor]

By far the strongest cigar tobacco being grown is in the Esteli region of Nicaragua; the strongest leaf there is not the ligero, as most think, but the medio tiempo, a leaf so potent that it just about knocked out four souls who sampled it by itself on the Hernandez Bros. tour.

Next is the Jalapa region in Nicaragua; slightly less powerful than Esteli leaf but still powerful.

Honduras tobacco tends to just be very rough, both in taste and in texture. For the most part Scott is right—it can be a chore to smoke, as in the Humo Jaguar, which I found harsh. But George Rico's Gran Habano is making some yummy cigars out of Honduran leaf, sample them if you get a chance.

Mexico...what can you say. I wouldn't smoke anything made in Mexico nor made with Mexican leaf.

But the guys are right: the joy of discovery lies in experimentation. Smoke for yourself.

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by lenguamor

By far the strongest cigar tobacco being grown is in the Esteli region of Nicaragua; the strongest leaf there is not the ligero, as most think, but the medio tiempo, a leaf so potent that it just about knocked out four souls who sampled it by itself on the Hernandez Bros. tour.

Next is the Jalapa region in Nicaragua; slightly less powerful than Esteli leaf but still powerful.

Honduras tobacco tends to just be very rough, both in taste and in texture. For the most part Scott is right—it can be a chore to smoke, as in the Humo Jaguar, which I found harsh. But George Rico's Gran Habano is making some yummy cigars out of Honduran leaf, sample them if you get a chance.

Mexico...what can you say. I wouldn't smoke anything made in Mexico nor made with Mexican leaf.

But the guys are right: the joy of discovery lies in experimentation. Smoke for yourself.

Isn't the Padron Anniversary Maduro wrapper from Mexico? I would smoke those.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

Isn't the Padron Anniversary Maduro wrapper from Mexico?

No. It's grown in Nicaragua at their farms. Just like all their other tobacco.

[Pseudosacred]

I'm not really that experianced, but I'll share my little knowledge. Keep in mind, a cigar tastes different to every person that tastes it.

Nicaraguan, so far, is my favorite. Sometimes they beat me down with vitamin N, but they taste really deep.

Dominicans are spicy and almost...sweet(?) I really like the Dominican. The only problem, to me, is that I haven't had one that really excited me.

Hondurans, I've smoked 2. Both of them sucked. I'm really closed off to them now...which is probably bad. They were both just...gross.

Counter acting my point above, one of my favorite smokes is the MOW Ruination. If my memory is right, that stick is Honduran and Nicaraguan. Either way...it's soooo good. Puro Hondurans just don't float my boat

[Pseudosacred]

Wait a minute...I had a Gran Habano that I really enjoyed. It was a cedar wrapped one. So good I bought two. I guess that's Honduran?

[JenksAnejo]

This can also be complicated by cigars being labeled as a Honduran because that is where it is made but it uses all Nicaraguan tobacco. Or a Dominican Made cigar that has an Ecuadorian wrapper, Dominican binder, and fillers from Costa Rica, Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua. Then you have Connecticut, Sumatran, and Cameroon tobacco as well.

My recommendation would be to try various cigars and then research what was in them. If you like it make a note and look for similar cigars. I for one like cigars with Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrappers with Nicaraguan binder and filler (ie Cabaiguan, 601 Black). Now knowing this if I saw some new cigar that had those components I might buy it. But just because a cigar has those leaves doesn't mean its a sure thing for me as I tried the Perdomo Habano Connecticut and it didn't suit me.

Very good post!

[Adriftpanda]

If you close your eyes and pinch your nose, I heard The Gurkha Viper taste just like a Padron 26th maduro. Tom will vouch for this as well.

[icehog3]

Three tobaccos enter, one tobacco leaves.

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Three tobaccos enter, one tobacco leaves.

That made me laugh.

I enjoy more Nicaraguans than Dominicans; but both have good offerings.
Wouldn't turn down a cigar from either country...

[jluck]

All they have to do is be willing...I would have any of the three....Mmmmm tan skin....Uh I mean wrappers.