How Do You Recognize The Size And Shape Of A Cigar?
Cigars fall into categories defined by shape and size. A cigar’s size can affect its taste and determine its smoking time. Learning to recognize the difference between cigar types can help you choose the one that’s right for you. Know how to find your way around a cigar. The head or ‘cap’ is the part you cut and smoke, while the foot or ‘tuck’ is the part you light. The body, which holds the filler and binder leaves, is covered by the wrapper. Be aware that cigars are measured in terms of length and ring gauge, or diameter. Length is measured in inches and ring gauge is expressed in terms of 1/64 of an inch. The larger the ring gauge, the thicker the cigar. Gauges most commonly range from 32 to 52. Acquaint yourself with the two main categories of cigars: parejos and figurados. Parejos are straight-sided cigars, meaning they are the same ring gauge from end to end. Corona, Panatela, Lonsdale and Churchill fall into this family. Know that figurados, or irregularly shaped cigars, are oft
