14. How many wrappers shades are there? .

Manufacturers and tobacco growers have identified over 100 different shades, only six are of great distinction. And about three are in normal production all year round (Natural, Colorado y Maduro).

Double Claro - Also known as “American Market Selection” (AMS) or “Candela”, this is a green wrapper.

Claro – This is a very light tan color, almost beige in shade; usually from Connecticut . Normally medium body.

Colorado Claro (Natural) – A medium brown found on many cigars, this category covers many descriptions. The most popular are “Natural”, or “English Market Selection” (EMS ). Tobaccos in this shade are grown in many different countries. Such as Honduras, Dominican Republic, United States, Nicaragua, ect.

Colorado – This shade is instantly recognizable by the obvious reddish tint. Ussually from Sumatra, Indonesia,and is a season leaf (available October to February).

Colorado Maduro – Darker than Colorado Claro in shade , this color is often associated with African tobacco, such as wrappers from Cameroon , or with Havana Seed tobacco grown in Honduras; also a season leaf.

Maduro – Very dark brown or black; this category also includes the deep black “Oscuro” shade. Tobacco for Maduro wrappers is grown in Connecticut , Mexico , Nicaragua, Colombia, Camerron, Morocco and Brazil. Available most of the year.

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