The filler is the cigar's third part, making it the cigar's body. Its made of whole tobacco leaves, arranged lengthwise, so that the smoke knows "from where its coming and where its going", and its volume is even throughout. Like good drinks, cognacs, whiskeys and wines, the filler is a blend of different leaves. Traditionally, the filler is a blend of three leaves:
"Seco" Leaves - Dry leaves that give the cigar it's main aroma and delicate flavors, or as the aficionados call it "Sabor y Aroma"
"Volado" Leaves - delicate and thin leaves, sweet and dry, contributing mainly to the cigar's volume and "Combustabilidad" - it's burning quality and evenness.
"Ligero" Leaves - even though the word means light, bright, these are dark, bitter, full of aromatic oils, giving the cigar it's strong and emphasized flavors, its "Fortaleza" - its power.
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