Most people who are new to the world of cigars place all of attention on the tobacco inside, rather than giving a second thought to the wrapper. But the wrapper plays a huge role in the quality of the cigar. The wrapper is simply the tobacco leaf that is wrapped around the tobacco, which is holding the filler and binder together. There are all kinds of wrappers used by cigar companies, which can vary quite a bit in quality, as well as flavor and color. In fact, more than half of a cigar’s flavor profile can come from its wrapper, and like the tobacco inside, the wrapper can tell you just how high in quality a particular cigar is.
The four main types of cigar wrappers are Maduro, Connecticut, Habano, and Corojo. Each has its own color and flavor, and also indicates where the wrapper comes from. Most cigar lovers eventually find that they prefer one of the four over the others, and this is a completely subjective matter. By experimenting with each one, you will be able to establish your own personal favorite.