Monday, February 22, 2010

How to Choose The Best Cigar To Gift

Thinking to gift a Cigar to a friend or at special occasions or to someone special? But don’t know which is best to gift? So please read on I am sure it this post  guide you to help selecting the right cigar to gift.

You can categorize cigars into different shapes, strength, size, origin and production methods. Generally, cigars are categorized by size, which denotes filler in inches and ring diameter often given in 64th of an inch. Fuente Hemingway, Rocky Patel Edge, Villiger 1888, Winston Churchill, Partagas After making up your mind for a particular cigar size, concentrate on the exterior appearance of cigar.  Different wrappers carry with them different textures and flavors. For a new starter, Emerson’s Cigars suggests you choose a mild cigar such as the Rocky Patel Edge Lite or the Montecristo White. Both cigars have a gentle Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper.

More experienced palates might prefer a more full-bodied cigar. You may choose from full bodied cigar brands like Camacho (think Camacho Triple Maduro), Tatuaje, La Gloria Cubana, Siglo, Oliva and J Fuego. One of the most popular brand in full bodied offerings is Padron line for blends such as Padron Family Reserve, Padron 1926 Anniversary, Padron 1926 Limited Edition, and the Padron 1964 Anniversary. These cigars are among the highest rated of all time and with tons of flavor- they make the perfect gift.

The value of a cigar gift also depends upon the brand and the reliability of the source. Emerson’s Cigars is the trusted one-stop shop for getting all your favorite top brands of premium quality cigars. They also offer a wide range of cigar accessories like cigar cases, cigar cutters, and cigar humidors.

Remember- all cigars tell a story. What will your story be?

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Types of Cigar Wrapper

A cigar's outermost leaves, or wrapper, come from the widest part of the plant. The wrapper determines much of the cigar's character and flavor, and as such its color is often used to describe the cigar as a whole.  The wrapper of Cigar does not entirely determine the flavor of the cigar, darker wrappers tend to produce a sweetness, while lighter wrappers usually have a "drier" taste. Over 100 wrapper shades are identified by manufacturers, but the most common classifications are as follows:-

Double Claro - A greenish-brown wrapper that produces a somewhat light and bland taste.

Claro - Pale to light brown, this is the classic color of a Connecticut shade grown tobacco wrapper. This color can also be referred to as natural.

Colorado Claro - Darker brown in color and similar to a Cameroon wrapper from West Africa.

Colorado - A reddish brown wrapper most often seen in well-aged and mature cigars.

Colorado Maduro - A dark brown wrapper, usually seen on cigars produced in Honduras, Nicaragua and sometimes in Cuba.

Maduro - A dark, almost coffee-like color associated with full flavored and slightly sweet-tasting cigars.

Oscuro - Very dark, strong-flavored wrapper produced in Mexico, Brazil and Nicaragua.

Candela - A green color that was first popularized in the U.S. in the 1800's and early 1900's.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Emerson’s Cigars introduces Fuente Hemingway Cigar

Fuente Hemigway is the one of the finest brands of cigars over the years. It is famous for its mesmerizing taste, It is released around holidays.                                                             
                
According to the spokesperson of Emerson’s Cigars, “Fuente Hemingway is the right kind of smoking gesticulation that stands a class apart amongst the true cigar lovers." Fuente Hemingway cigar brand is highly popular in 1920s and 40s. However, with Emerson’s Cigars latest venture, cigar enthusiasts will now surely be able to enjoy this ageless product.

The spokesperson said, “Only the most delicately fermented and aged tobaccos, specially selected from only the best crop time, make up the blend for this cigar”. The Cigar-lover will be bigheaded to show off its long solid ashes after smoking. It brings enjoyment from the beginning. “As your ash begins to form, you will discover notes of coffee and cedar and it will turn out a massive amount of creamy smoke for your pallet”, added the spokesperson.

The highly sought after Fuente Hemingway cigars are handmade by the most experienced cigar makers, each of whom are limited to produce 75 cigars per day. The cigar is aged an additional six months after being rolled and is most impressive directly from the box. Emerson’s Cigars believes that the cigar will smolder the smoker’s fingers as one enters the final segments, but he will not be disappointed because a well-built leather flavor is how the Fuente Hemingway will finish.

By bringing Fuente Hemingway to true cigar lovers, Emerson’s Cigars will surely move ahead with a promise to offer finest tobacco products and a great shopping experience.