Cuban Tabacco Varieties

[indyrob]

Escambray- 70
Cabaiguan-72
Habana-PR
Corojo Especial
Habana-92
Criollo- 98
Corojo-99
Habana-2000
Sancti-Spiritus '96

It's no wonder why those vintage cigars taste different than more recent productions. A lot can be said for laying down a box to age, but I wonder what the time line is like for these strains and how much of an impact it has on the tastes of a cigar from decade to decade.

Some of the cigars that I have smoked from the 70's are way different from thier counterparts that I have smoked from the mid 90's, and it's more than just having more age on them. I'm sure it has something to do with the strain used to fill the cigars too.

Research continues....
-Rob:computer:

 

[caudio51]

Nice post. Certainly do to the various types of tobacco they will taste different. Then you throw in the variables of age and storage conditions.

 

[Ginseng]

Excellent observation, Rob. There is no doubt in my mind that each generation of tobacco that reveals itself in generations of cigars results in a unique wave of sensory experience.

Through your generosity, I will shortly be investigating this for myself.

Wilkey

 

[DocLogic77]

Ginseng, I'm a fan of your posts at a another site. I have learned a great deal about aging from some of your theories. I have a minor in chemistry so most of what you say makes sense to me. I hope to see you post here more often.

 

[avid toker]

The different strains and quality of tobacco absolutely makes a difference in how cigars taste from back in the day. Don't forget the differences in blend and the quality of the tobacco harvest for each particular year which varies to a degree based on amount of rainfall, amount of exposure to sun, etc.

 

[Kurtdesign1]

SPECTACULAR information Rob!

 

[Wasch_24]

Excellent topic Rob.

Welcome back to BOTL Wilkey...although I must give you fair warning, I post here a lot so I hope my prick like attitude doesn't get too obnoxious for your own comfort.

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