What does the thickness of a cigar have to do with its flavour?
People who prefer a silky, mild flavour opt for a thicker cigar. Why? Because a thicker cigar burns at a lower temperature, which provides for more complete combustion – and which, in turn, is beneficial to the flavour. Conversely a thinner cigar burns at a slightly higher temperature, which can result in a slightly more pungent flavour. However there is also another reason for the milder, fuller and richer flavour of a thicker cigar: the filler, binder and wrapper are in better balance with each other, which results in a broadly developed and mature aroma.
